Over the years, the software and technology used for surveillance has made several advancements. The benefits of CCTV have now stretched beyond security, making their uses more varied. Because of this variety, selecting the best security cameras are an important decision to make. Along with deciding on the right type of security camera, it is also important that you decide on the perfect security camera installation company, such as Fisher Brothers Electrical.
With Fisher Brothers Electrical, we will make sure that our technicians ask you questions regarding the installation. Here, we make it a point to get all of the details of the installation perfect by asking these 6 important questions.
Does Your Security Camera Installation Need To Make Your Cameras Seen Or Unseen?
To have the perfect security, the location of your security camera means everything. Do you need to monitor just a small area where the camera is hidden or a much larger area where the camera is in plain sight?
Will Your Camera Installation occur inside or outside?
Today, most security cameras can be installed either indoors or outdoors, what you need to keep in mind though are the features of the camera. Will it require mounting or a housing unit? Also, keep the environment in mind so you will be able to choose a more durable design.
Besides having an outside security camera meet environmental needs, the security camera should also mesh well with inside conditions. Will the camera need a covering such as a dome for protection, for example.
Does Your Security Camera Installation Need To Cover a Large Area or Small Area?
Once you decide on the size of the area to be covered, your security camera installation will then require the best type of camera to be used for the area. Using a Point, Tilt, Zoom camera is usually the best choice for a large area. They have the ability to zoom in on the area it is pointed towards. They also provide a larger view range.
As opposed to a larger area, the security camera installation requirement for a small area will mostly make use of a static camera.
Does Your Security Camera Installation Require A Lot Of Detail?
Keep in mind, that during installation, you need to decide on the amount of resolution you will need for your cameras. For wide areas, your cameras will need higher resolution to ensure good quality images while zooming.
For your smaller areas, like an office, your security camera installation will require a low resolution camera. So remember, not every space will require the same type of resolution.
During your installation, you can assess each of your spaces along with the technician to make sure your needs are properly met.
Will Lighting Be a Problem for Your Security Camera Installation?
During your security camera installation, make sure you have your cameras tested. That way you will see which camera models will work well in each area which has different conditions of lighting. A security camera installation taking place indoors or outdoors will obviously have a significant amount of different lighting occurring both throughout the day as well as the year during seasonal changes.
Knowing where the most light will be is an important detail to know during your security camera installation process, that way you can cut down on the amount of light reflection your camera receives in each area.
Will the areas create a glare? Luckily, we have many technologies that we can use during the security camera installation which will cut down on glare. These technologies allow you to obtain footage which is usable in a variety of conditions. Having filters installed during your security camera installation will help to either amplify the amount of light or reduce it all together. This capability allows the images to become clearer during surveillance.
Does Your Security Camera Installation Require Audio?
If you require sound during the security camera installation, make sure you have the technician integrate audio into your security camera system. This will allow you to confront any trespassers by hearing and speaking to them without putting yourself in danger. Having a video management system added as part of your security camera installation will be well worth it.
When used for surveillance, a vms can be used independently to capture audio as sound reaches a predetermined level.