There are so many different CCTV systems on the market it can be hard to find out which one will best suit your requirements. The first option you need to consider is if you are going to go for a wired system or wireless. They both have advantages and disadvantages, below are a few points to consider: Wired – Wired CCTV is exactly as it sounds. You will need to run cables from your cameras to the recording box then to your internet. You may also need to run separate power cables to the cameras if they do not use... Read More »

A person is allowed to protect their property using CCTV systems, but there are some rules that must be adhered to in order to ensure that they are complying with the law. They need to be installed and used in such a way that they protect the privacy of others. So for example, you could not have a CCTV system that is pointing over in to a neighbour’s garden. If you want to put a camera up that may record footage of your neighbour’s property and / or a public pavement / footpath then you need to try and limit... Read More »

CCTV has become an important element of security, and is increasingly visible in residential areas, but there are some key things you need to be aware of when installing a system. Here, we cover those issues for you. CCTV doesn’t prevent crime: Many see the presence of cameras as a deterrent, but balaclavas are cheap; in other words, a determined criminal will hide their face, so that deterrent effect is likely to apply only to opportunists. Lack of monitoring: What CCTV can do is allow real-time monitoring of activity, but for that to be effective it’s essential that the systems... Read More »