Guest Post: Why You Should Be Using Dome Cameras
It used to be enough to have a just a security system installed. Between door and window sensors, the simple cameras, and the decals, burglars knew to stay away from your home or business. But times have changed.
No longer is the standard a standard any longer. With advances in technology you have a lot more options for a security system than you used to, and maybe, just maybe it is time to consider upgrading and see what kinds of options are available?
Typically, a security system will includes a basic package with the standard options. Over time, a smart business or homeowner should look at what else is available and what types of advances have been made. In home security, cameras have made some of the biggest leaps in the capabilities department.
- Fixed Cameras – Boring and basic – they are typically easy to see and have a limited field of vision. Most often, they’ve a basic box styles look.
- Dome Cameras – Useful when you don’t want it to be obvious in which direction the camera is pointing. This means using a tinted or smoked casing. They are also fairly easy to mount in a variety of locations to view a wide area.
- PTZ Cameras – This version of a dome camera is dubbed as such because it can pan, tilt, and zoom. They have the widest range of coverage and are great for people who want to snoop around, or need to keep control of a wide range of situations within their area.
Along with the different types of cameras, there are now a slew of accessories available. Most of these are available on dome cameras – either fixed or PT style.
- Armored – This helps protect cameras from vandalism and extreme conditions such as hail storms.
- Motion Sensing – Some cameras can detect motion and only when triggered will start recording thus saving energy and recording time.
- Night Vision – Using infra-red light, a camera is able to monitor just as easily during nighttime as it would during the day.
- Wireless – Typically, hard wired cameras have a longer lifespan, but are more difficult to install than their wireless counterparts. Plus, there are no obstacles for a wireless camera, since their signals can go virtually anywhere.
So why should you be using one? Simply put; considering all of the options that are available, you can ensure that you are providing the highest level of security for your business or home. With a good dome camera, a potential thief will be aware that they might be on camera, and even if you go for one of the lower end models, you should opt for the tinted casing, making sure there is no way to determine what the camera is picking up. Often, this simple counter-measure enough of a deterrent.
But if it isn’t, having a camera that can record multiple angles, track motion, as well as record in either day or night is invaluable. You then have proof of what occurred which is useful to the authorities as well as insurance companies. Additionally, some insurance carriers provide lower rates to people who have good security systems. Really the question isn’t why should you, but why haven’t you switched to a better camera?
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