Security Cameras for Home Use
High-End, Low-End and Even Dummy Cameras
As the cost of digital equipment moderates over time you’ll find an increasing number of homeowners adding some form of security camera to their home security systems.
These high-tech surveillance devices give you the flexibility to visually monitor blind spots, children’s play areas, spy on possible intruders and domestic employees (think “nanny-cams”) or see who’s at the front gate or door before you open it.
Types of Surveillance Cameras
Home cameras for security may be expensive, high-end systems of cameras and video devices or quite affordable packages.
- CCTV and video security cameras broadcast a video image to a monitoring device. Many homeowners use a computer monitor to supervise video feed, which helps make these systems much more affordable. Hardwire or configure from 2 to a dozen or more video devices in and around your home.
- Internet security cameras offer an innovative and low-cost solution to homeowners and renters. These small and inconspicuous devices may be monitored remotely and without a computer. Applications include as monitor for children’s play area, pet monitor while you’re away from home or to watch a specific blind spot in or around your home.
- Spy cameras are designed as covert monitoring devices. Clever disguises abound. These devices are used to see who’s at the door or to monitor domestic employees, as in the case of a “nanny-cam,” or keep a watchful eye on construction sites and projects.
Cost and Installation
Expect even a basic surveillance video system to cost close to $1,000. Multi-camera, multi-video systems cost much more. Hard-wired systems cost more primarily for installation and wiring. Lowest cost devices are Internet security cameras and spy cameras.
Fake, Imitation and Dummy Cameras
What if you really don’t have the money to spend on a system of surveillance cameras, but want to reap the benefits they provide as far as deterring criminals?
High quality imitation video devices and CCTV cameras are all over the market. Also known as fake or dummy security cameras, you could get quite a bit of mileage out of these products when used appropriately.