Sunday, January 25, 2009

Home Security Systems by ADT

By Richard May

A normal video security system can be of use in the household and at business premises and be capable of recording the movements of anyone within those areas. Therefore the video cameras can be effective deterants as well as being used as evidence which can be played back if the premises are ever broken into.

One of the main features of an ADT home security system is the monitor. This will be used to display the pictures that have been recorded by the other main feature of the system - the security camera. The camera will be connected by hard line wires or wirelessly.

Note that a security monitor will have a much better screen resolution than a usual home television. Cameras will need to be placed at various locations around the home so that any possible entrance points or weak spots can be monitored for intruders.

The video cameras can also be linked to the security monitors using either a normal wire or alternatively wirelessly. As with most things, there are advantages and disadvantages of both. You need to make sure that you install the cameras in such a way that they are not blocked by normal household items. Also bear in mind that you don't want the cameras to get in the way of future pieces of furnitures being added to the house.

Something else you can consider it whether or not you need a wireless security system or a normal wired one. Obviously a wireless network is easier to install as you do not have to fit wires around the existing furniture. However be prepared to pay a little more money for a wireless system.

It can be hard to decide which factors are important when choosing a home security camera. ADT security have technical support departments who can advise you on this and you need to get as much advice as you can. After all the camera is one of the most important parts of the entire security system.

The thing you need to do before purchasing a new security camera system, is to have a look around the home to see where you may need cameras to be placed. Attempt to imagine where the potential weak spots are in your house and where intruders may be able to enter the home. Also take into account whether or not you will need cameras which record audio as well.

A main part of the entire security system in the coaxial cables that will transmit all of the video images from the cameras to the monitors. A switcher is used to connect together two or more video cameras to a central monitor. But you can get more advanced switchers which allow you to connect in alarms. The reason for doing this is that the corresponding camera is locked whenever the alarm is triggered.

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