Do-It-Yourself CCTV security
What is DIY CCTV security?
18% of people have been the victim of crime in the last 12 months. DIY or ‘plug ‘n’ play’ CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television) security empowers users to take control of their home and business, simply and affordably protecting their family and assets.
Why ‘do it myself’?
Traditionally, security companies have been relied upon to install and monitor systems for homes and businesses. For a fraction of the cost of professional surveillance, DIY CCTV security puts the user in control and offers ease of use, convenience and a range of simple solutions.
What can I use DIY CCTV security solutions for?
Research shows the most common reasons for using CCTV in the home and business are:
| Safety |
To safeguard and monitor loved ones |
| Cost Saving |
As an investment to protect valuable property, without the expense of professional monitoring |
| Deterrent |
To deter thieves, graffiti and prevent unwanted behaviour |
| Convenience |
To create a ‘smart home’, integrating cameras with your TV, PC and more |
What to consider when selecting the right CCTV solution for you
- Do you want to monitor your home, office, family, retail store, warehouse or building site?
- Do you need day filming, night vision or both, sound, high-resolution, mono, colour, water-proofing, wired or wireless from your camera?
- Do you want to view with one, two or more cameras?
- Do you want to connect through a TV, monitor or handheld viewer or record through a digital video recorder (DVR) or VCR?
Understand the legalities of CCTV monitoring
Before using any camera for any purpose, it is the buyer‘s responsibility to be aware of all applicable laws and regulations that prohibit or limit the use of cameras and to comply with the applicable laws and regulations on the positioning of your camera(s) and signage.
How do I connect a camera to my TV?
Wired Cameras
Wired cameras mainly use BNC plugs which can be connected into your TV‘s AV sockets (using adaptor - Code FE88V) or directly into a DVR. As these cameras are wired to your TV/recording device you get a perfect quality picture with no interference, making them the preferred choice if you need to record the video you are viewing.
Wired Outdoor CCTV Camera with Audio
This colour camera is designed with features that make it ideal for security use around the home and small business and can still record accurate video surveillance in low light or night time conditions. The camera is supplied with a SCART adaptor which allows you to connect to a TV for viewing, or direct to a DVR for recording.
Wired CCD Cameras
Wireless Cameras
Wireless surveillance offers users the easy convenience of video security monitoring without having to worry about camera cables. There‘s no need to have video cables running from your camera to your TV, you only need a power source. Wireless cameras come with a receiver that connects to your TV or recording device to wirelessly receive the picture and audio from the camera. The maximum range for analogue wireless is 100m but this decreases when there is interference like walls, metal doors and other wireless signals like Wi-Fi networks, 2.4Ghz telephones and microwave ovens when in use.
Wireless CMOS Cameras
How do I record video from cameras?
Digital Video Recording (DVR) technology
Digital video recording technology enables users to simultaneously monitor and record numerous cameras at one time with motion detection triggers. The video is saved on to a hard drive and can be played back on the DVR or transferred to alternative media.
DVRs & Digital Video Recorders
How can I monitor CCTV remotely?
Many DVR‘s are now network capable, meaning using the Ethernet port on the rear of the DVR you can connect to the internet and using the appropriate software or App, view your CCTV footage streamed securely to your PC, laptop or smartphone. Some systems can also email or Push Notify / Push Video to your PC
or smartphone in the event of a camera detecting motion.
CCTV Kits
These offer complete CCTV solutions, supplied with the DVR for recording, cameras and all cables and power supplies with everything in the box, taking the hassle out of purchasing CCTV - and it’s easy to install!
Complete CCTV Kits
Quality CCTV solution, with its 2 high quality CCD weatherproof nightvision cameras and 500GB 4 channel H.264 network DVR, allowing easy expansion up to a 4 camera system if required. Plus it’s easy to view remotely on your phone, with high quality video and twice the amount of real–time recording.
