
When major businesses invest in security cameras, they equip themselves with a multitude of modern technology to help ensure their security needs are met. Price is rarely an object, and many of the most hi-tech companies have invested millions in state of the art secure monitoring equipment to ensure the safety of their information, products and employees. At your small business or home, however, money isn't infinite. Few have the money to finance a major in house security system, which can make it more difficult for you to get the maximum performance with your security needs. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your home/business security camera system in order to get the most benefit from less cost.
1. Invest in a motion detection camera. One of the most complicated issues with cameras is recording space. Motion detection cameras reduce the space your camera uses, by only recording when the cameras sense any motion. These days the technology in motion detection cameras has improved to the point where it is difficult for anyone to move in or outside of your home/business without setting itoff, and since data will only record once triggered, the amount of space used by the recording is kept to a minimum.
2. Choose a Network Camera System. Another way to get the most from your system is to choose a camera type or receiver that allows you to get network access to your system. The value of being able to check on the status of your home or business from any location with internet access is extremely high, as no amount of distance from your cameras will prevent you from monitoring your property.
3. Get a night or infrared camera. Robbery and danger can happen at all times of the day. Security never sleeps and neither should the effectiveness of your cameras. Depending on the amount of light within your home/business, a day/night camera or an infrared camera can help you monitor your property even in total darkness. Quality of the images has improved dramatically within the past decade, and night vision cameras have been known to effectively capture high quality pictures regardless of lighting.
Security cameras and CCTV systems can be an investment. But if you spend your money wisely, you can gain much of the security with your CCTV cameras that businesses across the globe depend on every day.
Just a Reminder
Your alarm system does have a backup battery. If you are contacted by Central Station advising you of a low battery, it is very important to get the battery replaced as soon as possible. If your battery is low and an interruption in electricity should occur, you will not have the protection of your alarm system once the battery is completely dead. You can pick up a battery at the office or we can mail one to you.
Small Battery: $25.00
Large Battery: $35.00
Important Information From Your Central Station
Again, we would like to stress the importance of keeping your key holder information and any changes to your phone numbers current. Also, please make sure to notify us when there have been any changes to your personal home, cellular and work numbers. If we have incorrect numbers we cannot contact the proper people in case of an alarm.
Code Changes
We do charge for code changes, arming your system and ID Cards.
Code Changes/Arming: $5
ID Cards: $8.00