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Securing Your Home Has Become More Important Than Ever!

April 16 2013

Most home owners are more security conscious than ever. The reality is that times are tough, unemployment is high, and more than ever many people are struggling financially. As a result it is almost impossible to turn on the TV or read the newspaper and not see numerous stories about crime and theft. 5 years ago during the housing boom, home owners were more concerned about surround sound systems, entertainment equipment, or having the best and biggest TV, but today many home owners are turning to security products to protect their assets and ensure their family’s safety. 

The 2012 US Consensus figure for the total security equipment market, to dealers, including fire, intrusion, access control and CCTV is around $5 billion to $6 billion, and the total market is growing at around 5 to 8% per year. This means more and more people are taking bigger steps to secure their homes and businesses. From a home owners perspective this huge increase is partially due to the fact that security equipment has become more affordable and easier to install. Although most home owners already rely on a traditional alarm system, many feel that it is just not enough. 
As a result millions of home owners are realizing that security cameras are the most reliable means to monitor their property and ensure a criminal is actually caught and convicted. This also means that a home owner is more likely to retrieve the valuables that were lost if a crime was to take place. Are your current security measures enough? 

An alarm system is a great layer of security for the home. It will monitor motion and monitor entryways and then signal a siren or strobe light if an intruder is detected. At the same time an alarm system will also call a central station which can escalate an event to the local police station. This all sounds great but what happens if the police come a hour later and the criminals have already fled with your valuables? What are the odds those criminals will be caught and your valuables will be retrieved? The reality is that the odds are very slim. Where a traditional alarm system fails a security camera system succeeds. There is no other security product other than a security camera system that allows you to monitor and store video 24/7 year around. 

If you are a home owner and you have yet to implement a security camera system than you are 100% failing in securing your home. Having the actual recorded video of your property is no doubt the only way to heavily increase the odds in your favor that you can deter, identify, and capture a criminal. In fact, the mere presence of security cameras mounted on your home is enough to make a criminal go the opposite direction. The captured video from a  DVR is by far the best friend of a home owner. A security camera system allows a home owner to monitor and watch live video from any computer or mobile device in the world. Plus the captured video can be used to help law enforcement identify an intruder. The valuable surveillance video can also be used by a home owner to evaluate an accident that takes place on their property which could be important if any liability needs to be proven. Since most local law enforcement agencies are running leaner than ever today, a security camera system allows a home owner to take control of their own security. 

Installing a security camera is fast and simple! Installing a security camera system has never been easier. Most manufacturers have made security camera systems more user friendly and much easier to manage. The reality is that a home owner can have an entire security camera system up and running in just a matter of hours. Installing a security camera system really just entails mounting components and plugging in devices. So for most home owners they have the option of installing a system on their own, or hiring a professional installer to do it. 

At the end of the day it is really a small investment that will not only give you peace of mind, but make your family members feel more secure. An entire surveillance system encompasses a surveillance security DVR, monitor, security cameras, power supply, coax cables, and some BNC connectors to put it all together. All the components are very simple to install and the security DVR is very easy to set up. Once your system is live and working you now have total coverage of your home and property with video being captured and stored. The video can now be used if needed to go back in time and view an event. 

Having recorded video gives you the strongest evidence you need to evaluate an accident, crime, or unusual event. Plus it is not a bad way to monitor visitors or even check on the kids while you are away. Taking the step in better securing your home! The key to success when installing a security camera system is to take your time, learn about your options, and properly evaluate your property. There is an abundance of information on the internet that can be used to educate you and ensure you have the knowledge to choose and install the right surveillance products. Remember that not all homes and properties are the same. So evaluate each camera location to ensure you choose the right camera types to best secure vital areas. The goal is to have complete coverage so no areas are left unsecured.