When it comes to installing a CCTV system, you often have a lot of options available to you. You may decide to hire a specialist company who will supply and install the CCTV system for you or you may decide that you are going to do it yourself.

When it comes to choosing the types of cameras you want, you need to first decide where they are going to go. If you want them outside, then be sure to purchase outdoor cameras that are waterproof. Next you need to decide as to whether you want them to have an SD card inside or record on to a box. You may even choose ones that just record directly on to the cloud.

There are advantages and disadvantages to all of them. Cameras that have an SD card can easily be stolen from outside your property. If you do have the storage inside the device be sure that it is backed up to the cloud or that you save all footage that is sent through to you in case you should need it. Having a hard drive will allow you to store much more data before it is overwritten. You need to try and put the box in a place that all the cameras can be linked up to it but also where it can not be easily stolen should someone break in to your property. If you choose hardwired cameras then you also have the piece of mind that should your internet connection go offline, they will still work and record.