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When you are not at home, you must be worried about its security and the safety of your family. That is why a Close Circuit Television camera comes in handy. Secretly, you can examine the surroundings of your home and get an idea of what is going on. You can prevent intruders or any malicious activity.

Moreover, the CCTV installation process is not at all a difficult task. But before that, you have to choose a good CCTV camera. In addition to that, you also have to observe whether your chosen camera is serving you the right purpose or not. So, get to know from the experts, which camera you must buy, based on the location, building type and the features.

Types of CCTV Cameras 

Before selecting a CCTV camera, you must have a brief idea about the camera and camcorder in detail. In doing so, you will be able to understand the purpose and need for a CCTV camera. Dome, bullet, C-Mount, PTZ Pan tilt and zoom cameras are very popular nowadays. 

If you want to observe your house surroundings day and night, then there are night vision cameras, infrared cameras and others. If you have a small business at your home, then you will definitely need wireless and network/IP cameras. 

Enter your Choices for a Perfect CCTV

There are plenty of things that you have to chalk out before selecting a CCTV camera. It is important and without further delay, let’s have a look at them one by one. 

  • Cheap, expensive, or value for money?

There is nowhere written that a cheap camera can do better than an expensive camera and vice-versa. Always focus on your budget. After settling down, try to look for the camera or camcorder that comes with value for money. It will be a clever idea to invest in the CCTV installation with a beginner level camera. When you will understand all the basic functionalities, then upgrade the high-level cameras. 

  • Proper International Warranty

The device that you are buying must have a brand name, bar or QR code in it. Apart from that, it will also have an international warranty. Never ever opt for such types of products that are locally made and don’t have any bar or QR code in it. You have to use this code to activate the warranty and register the product. Most of the CCTV cameras come with an international warranty of 3 years. 

  • Perfect Resolution 

Basic CCTV cameras might not have the optimum resolution. But, when you are starting with the primary one, make sure that its resolution is comparatively good enough. The main thing you have to focus on is, you can see what is happening outside quite clearly or not. 

In addition to that, make sure that the zoom is not so bad but to some extent an average one. If you opt for an IP camera, then most of the devices come with the basic 8 Megapixels. The basic ones come with 5 and 2 Megapixels. So, you will be able to see things clearly. 

  • A Good Zooming Clarity

One of the most important features of a CCTV camera is its zooming ability. Whenever you choose any camera, make sure that it’s zooming capability is comparatively good. If you see that the camera of your choice doesn’t have the zooming facility, never buy it. The zooming feature acts as a pair of binoculars. You will be able to see far enough and keep a check on the intruders. 

  • Selecting a Proper Place

The decision is completely yours. As it is your home, so, you have to select the perfect place for the line of defence. If you feel that there are various possibilities of threats looming around your home, then an outdoor CCTV installation will be much better. Experts suggest that IP and night vision cameras will be very much helpful. You can follow the expert suggestions or make a choice all by yourself. 

  • Prepare Yourself for Emergencies 

Generally, indoor cameras are only used in offices and in commercial sectors. But, for the security purposes, you can install a CCTV camera inside your home. You might never know when it comes handy. 

  • Set up a Data Storage

Have you ever wondered where you will store the video files that are being recorded? Yes, after the complete CCTV installation, you will need a storage facility to keep those files. That is why internal computer hard-drives will do the perfect job for you. First, select a medium and after that, you can upgrade the storage facility by bringing more drives and adding them up. 

  • Wired or Wireless?

Wired CCTV comes at a lower price compared to the wireless. So, most of the CCTV professionals and experts think that wireless is the most convenient one. You can also access the recordings from the mainframe system as well as from the mobile. Obviously, you need an internet connection to gain access.

Prepare for the Installation

Always opt for skilled professionals to establish a perfect CCTV installation service. When everything is working correctly, ask the professionals about how to operate the system. Get all the detailed information. If necessary, you can also note it down, for future preferences. After that, make the full payment of the entire installation cost. If you see that the cameras are not working, immediately inform them about the problem. They will fix it instantly. Moreover, you must also ask how to delete the recorded files. Obviously, you are not going to have massive data storage for everyday recordings.