I have recently moved with my family in Denver. Video surveillance security was one of the things I wanted to solve as quickly as possible, as I have children and I really want to feel safe in my home and know that they are protected. I have always had security systems installed and it would just feel weird without them. So how do you decide what kind of system would be good for you?
First of all when looking for a video security system you will see that there are a few basic types of surveillance cameras out there:
dome camera: for me, the advantage in installing dome cameras is that they won’t make your home look like a prison, but at the same time they are visible and may discourage any trespassers; they are also easy to install and range from very basic ones to high-tech.
pro box camera: they have good video quality, come in different sizes and are pretty visible and recognizable, they are very good for businesses like shops, banks etc. They allow you to change the lenses and adapt the system to the viewing angle and zoom that you need.
pan tilt zoom cameras: these are very good for covering an area from multiple angles while using only one camera, since they can tilt up and down and from side to side.
I have done a little research online, because I have decided that I will not use the previous type of video surveillance (which was more sophisticated and intimidating) and I started looking for companies based in denver video surveillance security usually comes with free installation and I went for it because I needed their experience.
I went with dome cameras, because they are discreet and fit my needs. I don’t need a pro box system because the area I live in is well lit and I only have a few points of interest that I want to cover: main and back entrance, view over the yard and house and basement. My cameras don’t need to be mobile or have sophisticated night time vision.
Of course I wanted the service provider to be nearby Denver. Video surveillance security systems are easy to install if they are wireless, but I wanted to go with the wired system for a better video quality and I would’ve made a mess if I tried installing it myself. The installation was quick and they had great customer service, from advice in choosing the product to the best way of monitor my house and how to use the system effectively.