Home security is important, with security cameras being an integral part of any effective security system. The popularity of security camera systems has been booming over recent years due to the DIY (Do It Yourself) market. What do you know about security cameras? Do you know what cameras work best in what situations? There's a lot to learn about cameras, and not every camera is created equal. Video surveillance, as its often referred to as, is a large and complicated technology marketplace with thousands of varying cameras, lenses, housings, and applications.
Installing a camera system yourself can feel rewarding, but is it at the risk of efficacy and security? Its best to trust a professional security integrator for the installation of your security camera system to ensure longevity, efficacy, and overall security of your property. Installing the incorrect camera for the application might have dire consequences, and its not worth it to save a penny to lose a dollar in today's ever-changing world.
The fantastic component of working with Chicago Security Systems is that we have a network of security companies that we work with to offer you the best industry-leading technology and service. This allows us to offer cutting-edge technology from the major manufacturers, combined with the best customer service and professional experience you would expect from a Fortune 500 security company.
Leading security camera manufacturers such as:
- Axis
- Arecont
- Avigilon
- Vivotek
- Dahua
- Alhua
- HikVision
- and more...
All today's camera systems are considered IP-based, or Internet Protocol. This means they are connected via Cat5/Cat5 ethernet cabling and connected to an internal network, or the internet. "On-premise" systems are security camera networks that are connected to a server, NVR (Network Video Recorder), SVR (Streaming Video Recorder), DVR (Digital Video Recorder), or a VCR (they still make these?!). Cloud based security camera systems are collected to the cloud, or a virtual server hosted somewhere else offsite. There can still be built-in redundancy with an on-premise appliance and backed up to the cloud. We don't recommend to have just one storage device, in case of fraud, disaster, or accidents that can happen. Its best to have a contingency plan and backup storage devices to protect your data in case you need it.