We can’t take the security of our homes lightly. Many have not jumped on the home security bandwagon and have installed smart home security cameras. If you choose to have it installed yourself, here is a guide to help you.
Show it off
The first instinct when it comes to setting up smart security cameras at home might be to hide them. It seems to make sense, these are expensive equipment and people would want to avoid exposing them to would-be thieves. But there is a more compelling reason to not hide them, they stop crime. Imagine going inside a store monitored with cameras, you can’t help but act a certain way – be on your best behavior, sort of. The same thing follows for thieves and burglars. They would rather target a home that doesn’t have a camera rather than risk being caught in the act. In fact, the mere presence of a surveillance system in a home or a business establishment is enough to stop crime from happening.
Not just your front door
Smart home security cameras are not just equipment to monitor who comes in and out of your home. They’re also there for security reasons. Having said that, you should consider not only protecting your front door but also prioritize other spots in your home that burglars might consider entering from. Think about the areas around your home that’s hidden from street view or from neighbors. Consider side windows and side doors that are vulnerable for unlawful entry into your home and install cameras and other security equipment near those.
Include motion detection
Just because you have smart home security cameras installed doesn’t mean you have to keep watch all the time or you’ll never get anything done. Some cameras come equipped with motion sensors. These are most useful during times of the day that no one is home or at night when everyone’s asleep. These cameras sit idle but come on and start recording the moment it detects movement. Some models will even send out an alert the moment movement is detected which is very useful when you’re out of town or at work.
Power source
It should be rather obvious that your spy camera installed indoors and hallways will need power. There are two options for the power sources in this regard. You can opt for portable battery-powered cameras or for the fixed DC-powered model. A battery-powered camera will mean you won’t have to bother with cords but you’ll have to charge them constantly, especially with models that connect to WiFi.
Secure your network
You might have all the bases covered with your state of the art smart home security cameras but you forgot about securing your network. Many security systems allow you to access live feed via the internet. Here, you can monitor what’s going on at home using your computer or even your phone. The problem comes from your network being connected online which will leave it vulnerable to hacking. Make sure the password you use to access is truly unique. It should not be the same as all other passwords you use in other account
Author Bio
Lily Brooks is an ardent blogger and frequent traveler who writes about home improvement, travel, and the latest trends on emerging technologies. She is currently working with EyeSpySupply, which offers a wide range of surveillance equipment, including wireless spy camera with audio, nanny cams, GPS trackers, voice-activated audio recorders and more.
