CCTV Solutions & Network Cabling

CCTV camera technology is advanced and sophisticated, requiring specialist knowledge by a CCTV installer to install and set up correctly. There is a vast array of options, together with terminology that you may not have heard of before. So we decided to create this guide to help you understand CCTV cameras better when considering home or business CCTV installation.

As well as installing CCTV systems, we also supply equipment, including CCTV cameras, DVRs (Digital Video Recorders), NVRs (Network Video Recorders), and also tools to carry out CCTV installation. Please contact us here.

When buying a camera system, many factors must be considered, for example how the system will be used, technical CCTV camera specifications and constraints of the environment into which the system is installed. Each section of the buyer’s guide below will inform you about the different aspects of cameras.

CCTV Camera Types

There are various types of CCTV surveillance cameras, suitable for indoor and outdoor use in a range of building types and industries.

• Bullet Cameras
• Dome Cameras
• PTZ Cameras
• Box Cameras
• Thermal Cameras
• License Plate Reader Cameras

CCTV Video Storage

• NVR vs DVR
• Cloud Storage

CCTV System Integration

CCTV security recording systems are commonly integrated with new and existing security, including access control and alarm systems. When paired with remote door release technology, security cameras let you see who is at the door before deciding whether to let them in, which can be done with the press of a button. With intercom and camera technology, security staff can easily talk down to intruders, visitors, or employees, enabling convenient facility-wide communication.
CCTV systems with integrated alarms allow security staff to effectively view and respond to intrusions, clearly recording all security events to keep business owners and staff in the know. Integrating your CCTV camera system gives you comprehensive security, protecting your facility, merchandise, and data from all angles. Using a VMS (Video Management Software) for CCTV systems is a good way to this, or convenient platforms such as Alarm.com are available for streamlining your building security.
With the wide variety of CCTV cameras on the market, and new advances in technology being made all the time, there is a lot to learn about CCTV security cameras. For more information, or to get a free quote, contact Safe and Sound today.