Everything You Need To Know About CCTV

Are you thinking about installing CCTV in your home or business? Have no idea where to start? Well, in that case, this is the guide for you. Here, we’re going to break down the basics of CCTV and how you can make it work for your home or business.

CCTV is one of the most effective ways to secure your property, helping to prevent the recurrence of crime and monitoring the things you value most.

What Is CCTV & How Does It Work?

Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is a system that uses security cameras to monitor key areas for the sake of surveillance and security. It is typically used in public and commercial spaces, such as shops and town centres. But it has increasingly been used in domestic properties to help deter crime and monitor people accessing your home.

Home CCTV Systems

CCTV in and around your home is an ideal way of protecting your home against burglaries and vandalism by keeping your property monitored. Break-ins and property damage are unfortunately more common than you may think. As a homeowner, such events can be incredibly distressing and costly in more ways than one. If you believe that your home is at risk, then installing CCTV may help alleviate some of these worries.

CCTV for your home can come in many forms, from a camera-integrated doorbell to night vision and motion-detecting systems. There are also different setups you can take into consideration. DIY CCTV kits are a cost-effective and easy-to-install way of getting some basic protection. However, they will likely not have the same features that you could typically expect from a professional installation.

While you can use CCTV to protect your home, there are legal and ethical factors you may need to consider. You can read all about that in our blog post here. However, if you follow those rules, you’ll ensure that your home is secure. Your best options for placement would be at the common entry points to your home, including doors, windows, and driveways. When you’re installing your CCTV, just remember to take your neighbours into consideration so you’re respecting their property while protecting yours.

Business CCTV Systems

Today, installing CCTV for your business should be one of the early considerations for any business for several reasons. While it may seem obvious that it will ultimately help prevent the risk of shoplifting and property damage, it’s especially important for the safety of your customers and employees. 

As with home CCTV, you should install your CCTV cameras to face key entry points and vulnerable areas. If you’re in a retail environment, then cash registers and point-of-sale areas are essential, as well as storage areas and production or shopfloors.

There are also several areas of compliance you need to take into consideration when installing CCTV in a business or public place. For example, CCTV installation in schools will widely differ from CCTV in a shop, so it is important that it is sign-posted that your property is monitored and adhering to privacy rights.

If you found this guide helpful, you’ll be ready to find the best CCTV solution to keep your home or business safe. If you’re looking for even more advice, get in touch with our friendly team at Access Control Solutions and call 0116 236 6044.