Whether you are planning to set up your security system to keep an eye on the sitter, or to deter the thieves, your cams will surely help you the day you install them in your house.
But setting up and maintain your security systems can be a bit daunting if you have zero experience in this. Hiring technical guys can solve your problem but not with your money. Sometimes, the fees are higher than the cameras themselves. But you know, what? You don’t have to be a super techie to set up your own home security cams. You don’t need to worry either. Here are some tips so that you will succeed.
Setting Up and Locating Your Security Cams
The success key to locate the security cams is by installing them in strategic place. The rule is very simple. Put the cams where you want to keep an eye on. For instance, if you want to keep an eye on your lovely child’s bedroom, install the cam over the cot, or up in the corner of the room.If you want to monitor your backyard and front yard, install them on the front door and back door. Sometimes you may be out for a while. Install the cams in entrances and other important places. Make sure that the cams can give you clear image of what’s happening at your house. For larger spaces, consider installing more than one camera so that you can monitor the place from different angles. Always consider putting the cameras in the right angles so that you can see the whole are clearly.
Address each camera with easy names
Depending on how many cameras you install in your security system, you need to name each camera to avoid any confusion. All the security cams are installed in different rooms or spaces of the house. You will get easily confused while seeing them all. The best way to address them accurately is by giving them different names.
For instance, you can name each camera based on where it is located. For instance, camera in the backyard is named as “backyard”. If you have multiple cameras in one room, you can then name it followed by number. For instance, “backyard 1”, “backyard 2”, and so on. With these, you will easily manage your CCTV security system.
Read the manuals thoroughly
After setting up your cameras, there will be the next tasks that require thoroughness such as alarm settings, recording schedules, removal schedules, and so on. Keep in mind to read the manuals thoroughly to properly set up the security system.
Each security system can be different from one to another. Just follow the guides in the book thoroughly, and you will be good.
