Should Wireless Cameras Be Part Of Your Home Security System


by Stan Jenkins - Date: 2008-07-17 - Word Count: 494 Share This!

If you are considering adding wireless security cameras as part of your home security system, then you'll want to read this article. We will discuss the cost of a wireless camera set up, the benefits of adding cameras to your home security plan, and their limitations. After reading this article you should be able to decide if a wireless camera set up is something you want to invest in.

First we will talk about the cost. As is the case with any electronic components you could go super high-end and end up spending a fortune on a high tech state of the art security camera system. However, as technology advances prices come down and you can actually get some very high quality cameras for a relatively small investment. You can get a complete 4 camera system for under $300. The price can vary depending on the number of cameras you want and the quality of the cameras and receiver but if you shop around there are some good deals available.

Now we will talk about some of the benefits of adding wireless cameras to your home security system. First of all a wireless camera set up is relatively easy to install. With a wireless system there's no need to hire an electrician because you're not fishing wires through the wall or tapping into your homes electrical system. A benefit of cameras in general, wireless or not, is that they can act as an effective deterrent to any potential thieves. A burglar is going to look for an easy mark and if he sees that you have a camera he may just decide to go and rob somebody else. One last benefit is that if you are burglarized you will have evidence that could help the police catch the thief.

Lastly we will talk about the limitations of security cameras. A camera system will only be effective if you set it up in a strategic way. You need to carefully consider the areas that you want to keep your virtual eyes on and make sure not to leave any blind spots. The biggest limitation to a security camera system is that aside from being a deterrent a camera does not make it any more difficult for someone to break into your house. A camera does nothing to physically stop a burglar. Because of that simple fact security cameras should just be one part of your overall home security system. In addition to cameras you should consider other things like outdoor lights with motion detectors and an actual burglar alarm to alert you or your neighbors to a break in.

Installing security cameras doesn't have to be expensive and it can definitely give you peace of mind and provide a deterrent to any would-be thieves. I hope this article has given you a few points to think about and possibly help make your decision as to whether you want to add cameras as a part of your home security plan.

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