A Guide to Wireless Home CCTV Systems

Installing CCTV Systems used to be complicated and time-consuming, but advances in technology have made it far easier to install your own CCTV security and security cameras. CCTV systems, once confined to businesses that could afford the expense of installing the wiring for a security camera and DVR, are increasingly being used in homes. In fact, today you can easily purchase and install an entire CCTV system, complete with surveillance camera and recorder, for less than what you’d have paid to buy a DVR just ten years ago.

If you’re considering installing a wireless home security camera and recording system, this information can help you make informed choices.

What’s On the Market?
The most popular types of surveillance camera for homes are wireless nanny cams and security cameras. There are a lot of advantages to using a wireless IP camera and just a few drawbacks. Because you don’t need wires to send a signal to the DVR, you can easily move your security camera around to capture what you want to capture as long as you keep the camera in range of the base station. You’ll pay between $100 and $500 for decent security camera systems, though they can go much higher depending on the options you choose.

The biggest drawback to a wireless security camera is, ironically, security. Unless you tie your camera to an IP network and transmit video encrypted, the signals can be intercepted by just about anyone in range who knows what to look for.

Special Options
Low-end CCTV systems have wireless cameras that are always on, but when you get into the higher end systems, there are many other options. Among the most popular are security camera systems that turn on when they sense motion. Motion sensing cameras are fairly inexpensive and as easy to set up as standard CCTV systems.

Hidden Camera Surveillance
In most cases, you have the right to record anything that happens in your home as a property owner, but you should always check your local statutes to be sure. If you’re planning to record outside, it’s important to position your security camera so that it doesn’t accidentally capture footage from a neighbor’s home or private property.

Today’s homeowner can choose from many different types of CCTV systems and components. The price ranges on modern CCTV security equipment are easily affordable for most homeowners and can be offset by savings on insurance premiums. If your home is unprotected, consider the advantages and benefits of installing a CCTV camera system for your safety and security.