7 Simple Reasons Why You Need a Network Security Camera for Your Home
By Herman T. Lee
Pros
1. Easy to install: Most of the network cameras on the market are plug
and play and/or have very simple to follow instructions for both the
hardware and software end.
2. Comparatively cheaper than other security systems: Instead of paying
a highly trained technician to install a complex CCTV system, and pay
him on an ongoing maintenance arrangement- you can have a network camera
security system that can stand on it's own against CCTV and traditional
security systems.
3. Works with your existing computer network: If you already have a home
network, then the network camera works with your settings, so you don't
need to pay more for the proper security infrastructure.
4. Provides peace of mind: watch your home, watch your childs room,
watch your vacation home, watch your pets while you are on vacation, etc
5. See remote areas: as far away as across the globe, or your own front
porch from a centralized area. Can even remotely view your children at
the nursery (depending on the nurseries policies though this is becoming
more standard)
6. Flexibility: Prefer not to be tethered to the security control panel
or hire a full time security professional to monitor things, then get
security alerts which you can view from cell phone, laptop, or PDA
device, and provide multiple users access to the various security
assets.
7. Receive alerts via email when detects motion, either when someone
visits your home, or when your children leave home to hang out.
Cons
1. May have poor image quality depending on model and configuration, and
wireless cameras in general have poorer image quality on the lower to
mid range.
2. For more bells and whistles, like sound recording, scheduled emails,
and motion capture, it varies greatly from model and software
description.
3. Generally, outdoor surveillance equipment is more costly, especially
if you want the ability to remotely pan/tilt, zoom in, zoom out, and
want a waterproof camera. However for a home system this is probably not
as urgent as opposed to for a business situation.
4. Drains computer network resources, so if you don't have a speedy
computer, then there's a chance of a slight slow down in your collective
resources.
Remember that despite the cons, the benefits outweigh them as they
provide great security results at a lower installation and maintenance
cost than traditional Closed Circuit Television systems.
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