Burglary is often an opportunistic crime that is made easier for offenders by the lack of a visible security presence, such as an alarm, CCTV system, a dog in the yard or an obstructed view of the house from the street. Being complacent with security because you live in a low crime area can often backfire, the same can happen with poor quality Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) systems that can lull owners into a false sense of security.
A lack of understanding of how CCTV operates and overestimations of its cost are a common factor in homeowners not prioritising security past the most basic window and door locks. The truth is you don’t have to have an electrical engineering degree to work out what CCTV system is best suited for your property protection.
The new generation CCTV cameras fit seamlessly into the modern connected home where a majority of devices are (or are soon-to-be) internet-enabled making them highly interactive with additional applications and features that would never have been available on older generation devices.
A key difference with new generation CCTV is its versatility. Different devices can be installed for different requirements such as surveilling large backyards, front entrances, garages and any other areas in the house.
Leading CCTV systems and cameras can now be accessed remotely from the user’s smartphone, tablet or desktop. This means that users have 24/7 access to view their footage no matter where they are. An added bonus is that many security cameras can also be set to be motion-activated, recording footage when motion triggers them, reducing the level of storage needed for footage and ensuring only activity of potential interest will be captured. There’s also the peace of mind in knowing that if an incident does occur, it will be captured on camera.
The ability to remotely monitor what is happening in your home or business is a massive change from older systems. Leaving the house empty for extended periods of times for holidays or business trips always heightens the risk of being a target for crime as the usual physical deterrence is removed from the equation. Being able to check in on your property remotely means you can have peace of mind even if you’re thousands of kilometres away.
Swann has an extensive catalogue of CCTV cameras and systems that are suitable for home or the workplace and that feature smartphone, tablet and desktop accessibility. Most recently Swann introduced the new Smart-Series which is a one-stop security solution that combines HD video surveillance and alarms with smart home technology and expandability. This new product really gives users the peace of mind that their home and family are safe and under constant video surveillance. To see more details about the product click here - Smart-Series.
ABOUT THE EXPERT
Alex Talevski is the Chief Technology Officer of Swann.
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