Planning Your Home Security Camera System
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A home security camera system is made up of several different components, and can be suitable for anyone just starting out or for other, more experienced, home security DIYers. Since we are talking about a system, it is extremely important to make sure you know exactly what you want before you start buying components, and. above all, to make sure that the different components work together - i.e. they should be compatible. Let’s look at the different components you’re going to need, beginning with the DVR.
DVR
A DVR is a digital video recorder. Basically these are the machines that have taken the place of VCRs, and record on a DVD rather than a video tape. A DVR is essential if you want your home security camera system to record what it “sees”. What is more, if you have more than one camera, you’re going to need a DVR with more than one channel. Fortunately, most modern-day DVRs have four channels, while some of them have eight. If you’re in doubt, tell your retail store how many cameras you’re thinking of installing, and they’ll tell you which models will be suitable for your purpose.
Cameras
There are many different types of cameras available with your home security camera systems. Most homeowners opt for the bullet style, which cuts down on glare and allows for a wider angle of the lens. Of course, there are also dome style cameras which mount on a ceiling, but these are rarely used in homes.
Cable
You’ll need enough cable to run from your cameras to your DVR. Most home security camera systems come with an adequate amount of cable, but you can also purchase more for cameras that you want to mount further away.
Monitors
You can of course just record from your cameras and play it back on your television, but most people prefer a separate monitor to watch their video as it’s being recorded. Home security camera systems usually come with a monitor included, but of course you can purchase others if you want. They are usually as big as a computer screen so that they can be easily placed wherever you want to watch your video feed.
If you want to watch the video feed from your home security camera system over a website, you may not need any additional monitors as you can log in right from your computer.
Building Your Own System
Many stores that sell home security camera systems allow you to build your own system by picking and choosing the cameras, monitors, and DVRs that you want. They can usually recommend the amount of cable you’ll need, the power supply and any accessories you may be interested in. You may want some extra wall brackets and mounts, or need some additional lengths of cable. They’ll let you know just what you need to do to plan and configure your own home security camera system, how many cameras you’ll need, and so on.
This way of picking and choosing, and then setting up, your own home security camera system is the perfect way to make sure that you get exactly what you want and need. It also means that you’ll be able to stay within your budget. Above all, for most DIYers, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about different aspects of security systems and is usually an extremely satisfying activity.