home/Windows and doors/Ready-made video surveillance kits for a private house: reliable home protection
Ready-made video surveillance kits for a private house: reliable home protection
Everyone who wants to create a surveillance system in the local area does not give preference to a separate choice of each element, but strive to purchase ready-made video surveillance kits for a private house, apartment, summer house or office. This article will discuss what you should look for when choosing this system, what main components it consists of, and how to properly install video surveillance.
Everyone who wants to create a surveillance system in the local area does not give preference to a separate choice of each element, but strive to purchase ready-made video surveillance kits for a private house, apartment, summer house or office. This article will discuss what you should look for when choosing this system, what main components it consists of, and how to properly install video surveillance.
A video surveillance kit for a private house is a profitable purchase for the protection of private property
What are ready-made video surveillance kits for a private house
A ready-made set of video surveillance is a set of elements that are coordinated with each other and ready to work after an elementary connection and minimal settings. Depending on the place of installation, the kits can be home, outdoor, office, specialized and combined.
You can install surveillance cameras on the facade of the house yourself using a drill and special mounts that are included in the kit
Internal cameras of various types are used for home and office. For outdoor use, it is necessary to install outdoor devices with a protective case. The combo kit consists of indoor and outdoor cameras. Specialized sets are assembled to order, taking into account all customer requirements.
The main advantages of video surveillance systems for the home:
full compatibility of all elements of the kit;
the ability to choose a specific video surveillance system for solving a specific task;
the cost of the kit is significantly lower than the total amount of all its elements, which will be purchased separately;
the ability to get all the equipment quickly and efficiently, since the development of a project with individual elements may take some time;
the opportunity to save on the installation of the system, since it is accompanied by detailed instructions with a diagram, on the basis of which everyone who owns the tools can perform the installation.
Typical operation of a digital integrated video surveillance system
The main criteria for choosing a video surveillance kit
The video surveillance system is selected depending on the working conditions, namely the location of the cameras.
When choosing a ready-made kit, the following criteria should be considered:
the camera must have the highest resolution to provide a clear image on which the intruder can be seen;
cameras for indoor surveillance must have a viewing angle of at least 70 degrees in order to record events as much as possible;
for outdoor surveillance of the local area, you should choose cameras equipped with IR illumination and night mode of the device;
for outdoor surveillance, devices should operate normally at temperatures ranging from -30 to 35 ° C;
for outdoor surveillance, you can install cameras with built-in alarm sensors that send a signal to the guard post in case of closing the lens and damage to the camera;
to prevent accidental loss of information due to system failure, it is recommended to choose video surveillance kits with the function of duplicating the archive to an external storage;
ready-made kits for the home should be chosen with the possibility of further expanding the video surveillance system;
For monitoring a large area, it is better to use professional video cameraswhich have high range and wide viewing angle
some cameras are equipped with the WDR option, which provides the ability to create high-quality video, despite the light and shadow hitting the camera;
for remote viewing of the picture in real time, it is better to give preference to a video recorder that transmits the image to a cloud server, where the information is encrypted and protected from hacking;
to implement complete security at home, you can choose "smart video surveillance", which has a number of additional functions that expand the capabilities and efficiency of the system.
Useful advice!For cold regions of the country, you should choose special outdoor surveillance cameras with a vandal-proof casing with heating.
Varieties of video surveillance systems: prices of popular models
Depending on the characteristics of the protected object, according to the connection method, the system can be wired or wireless. This is determined by the size of the territory and the technical feasibility of laying cables. The quality of the transmitted signal from wired systems is much higher than that of wireless sets, in which the signal may disappear after a couple of hundred meters. To prevent this from happening, it will be necessary to install intermediate signal extenders, which entails additional costs. A video surveillance kit for a summer residence most often includes a wired tracking system.
Professional wireless video surveillance system
Wireless equipment is subject to various kinds of interference, which affects the quality of the signal, which can completely disappear. This is especially true for analog systems.
Useful advice!It is recommended to install wired systems for outdoor video surveillance, and wireless devices are ideal for indoor video filming.
Based on the principle of the transmitted signal, video surveillance systems can be analog or digital.
Digital video surveillance provides high image quality, where you can see the smallest details, thanks to the high resolution video recording of 1-10 megapixels, which does not depend on the size of the protected object.To connect to the Internet, a network cable is not used, which is connected to a router or digital video recorder, which allows you to view an online picture from a CCTV camera via a mobile phone or laptop, being at a considerable distance from the object.
The IP camera is equipped with a built-in codec for signal compression, which eliminates additional processing. The transmitted signal does not react to electromagnetic interference. Digital cameras can be equipped with built-in motion detectors, sound detectors, speakers, a microphone, alarm mechanisms when the lens is tampered with or closed.
For an apartment or rooms of a private house, it is better to install wireless compact cameras, which will avoid additional wires
Analog surveillance is a simplified version, and consists of several video cameras and recording devices. Analog video cameras have a resolution of no more than 0.4 megapixels. The devices are connected to the Internet using a DVR with a built-in browser. Processing and compression of information does not take place in the camera itself, but thanks to the device where the signal is processed and recorded.
To equip the sound system, additional wiring for signal and power supply must be used. You can use the motion detector if there is a special program in the device that processes the incoming information. Remote control is possible only with the device that is connected to the Internet at the moment. Also, the well-coordinated work of the system is impossible without the use of power supplies and cables.
Rating video surveillance and security systems
The most popular systems today are: Falcon Eye, REZON RZ Quattro D, Zmodo Ipcor, REZON RZ Quattro D.
The Falcon Eye video surveillance kit is equipped with the ability to record by motion detection and control via the Internet
The Falcon Eye kit from the Russian manufacturer consists of 4 PTZ cameras with a resolution of 480 TVL, which have a night video recording mode and built-in IR illumination. The data is saved to the hard disk. You can buy a ready-made set of video surveillance systems for 17 thousand rubles.
The American system Zmodo Ipcor includes 8 CCTV cameras with remote access with a resolution of 480 TVL. The visibility of the devices reaches 10-12 m. The system is equipped with motion sensors, the possibility of continuous operation in the temperature range -32-50 ° C. The data is saved to the hard drive and duplicated to external storage. The system is connected to the Internet, which makes it possible to carry out observations from any corner of the planet. The price of the system, depending on the configuration, is 31,000-69,000 rubles.
The set of the Russian system REZON RZ Quattro D includes a video recorder with a power supply, 4 dome-type video cameras equipped with IR illumination. The system has a motion sensor, and the visibility of cameras reaches 20 m. The devices can operate continuously in the temperature range of 0-40 ° C. Also, there is a function to duplicate records to external storage. Video can be viewed from a mobile device remotely anywhere in the world. The price of a video surveillance kit for the street for 4 cameras can vary from 28,000 to 40,000 rubles.
Security cameras from the American manufacturer Zmodo Ipcor work equally well day and night, at any time of the year
The popular Space Technology brand offers a set of 4 cameras for outdoor and indoor video surveillance, 2 cameras of which are dome-type and 2 are cylindrical. The cost of the kit is about 33 thousand rubles.
The well-known brand CTV produces a wide range of cameras, video recorders, monitors. The price of a video surveillance kit for a house, consisting of 4 cylindrical or dome cameras, can cost about 18 thousand rubles.
Component elements of the video surveillance system
A complete set of video surveillance systems consists of:
DVR with a hard disk;
a set of video cameras;
a set of installation cables;
power supplies for equipment.
The video surveillance kit includes all the necessary wires, cameras and other accessories for instant installation and use
Additionally, depending on the system chosen, the kit may include software, fasteners, adapters and other parts. Ready-made kits can contain, in addition to CCTV cameras, GSM and alarm systems.
The main element of the entire surveillance system is a video recorder, equipped with a hard disk, where the information received from the camera is recorded. All cameras, microphones and sensors are connected to it. Recording can be carried out in three modes: around the clock, at a certain time period and when a command is received from a camera or a motion sensor. To control the DVR remotely, it must be connected to the Internet.
Useful advice!For good image quality, it is necessary to choose high-performance recorders. Otherwise, despite the high resolution of the cameras, the video quality will be unsatisfactory.
Video recorders can be digital, analog and hybrid. For small rooms, analog devices are suitable, which have low image quality and low cost. The use of digital video recorders allows you to use IP cameras and get high image quality. Hybrid have the ability to process analog and digital signals.
With the help of modern technology, home monitoring can be carried out online from a mobile device
A set of installation cables are used to power the system. When using systems with WiFi CCTV cameras, a network cable and Internet access are used. The power supply usually includes a rechargeable battery. The capacity of the complex device has already been calculated by the manufacturer for the number of cameras and DVR used.
The set can be used with video surveillance cameras with recording on a USB flash drive, which work autonomously due to the presence of a battery, and do not require the use of additional devices and power cables.
Varieties of devices. The principle of operation and the scope of application of the main types of video surveillance systems.
Varieties of CCTV cameras for home
Today there are different types of CCTV cameras, and the price of a device depends on its functionality and manufacturer. Ready-made video surveillance kits are selected based on the required number of cameras and the conditions for their further operation. Usually used IP CCTV cameras, which can be bought from 2000 rubles. depending on the type of device. Indoors, dome cameras are most commonly used, which are mounted on the ceiling.
Outdoor cameras are equipped with special covers to protect against atmospheric precipitation, heat and frost
For outdoor video filming, it is better to purchase cylindrical models equipped with a protective casing against temperature extremes and precipitation. You can buy an outdoor video surveillance camera from 2500 rubles. depending on the type of device and the principle of the transmitted signal.
When choosing a ready-made kit, you should pay special attention to the characteristics of CCTV cameras for the house and the street. The matrix resolution can be in the range of 1-4 megapixels. To obtain a Full HD image, a 2.1 megapixel matrix is required. However, this is not the only metric that affects image quality. First of all, you should choose a new generation camera that uses innovative materials and technologies for its manufacture.
Pan-type cameras are equipped with a function of zooming in on subjects, which is used for online surveillance. They can independently analyze ongoing events and display a close-up of suspicious objects on the screen.
A video surveillance system for a private house should consist of cameras for night shooting with IR illumination, which can operate within 5-150 m, which depends on the size of the room or the local area. The viewing angle must be at least 70 degrees. For panoramic and PTZ cameras, it reaches 360 degrees.
Some cameras have the function of recording in the dark, others require additional illumination
Useful advice!To observe a certain area, it is enough to buy a video surveillance camera with a viewing angle of 40-50 degrees, but the focal length will be maximum, which will give good image quality.
Today, to take pictures of a specific site, you can use CCTV cameras with recording on a USB flash drive, the price of which is about 4.5 thousand rubles. Such a hidden camera for home does not require any hard disk connections, which makes it easy to install the system. However, this type of device is not suitable for online surveillance.
If it is not possible to purchase an expensive system, you can buy a dummy CCTV camera, the price of which is about 800-1000 rubles. With its high-quality performance, the device is difficult to distinguish from a real device. But this can alert the attacker, and thereby prevent the crime.
Ultramodern surveillance cameras equipped with additional features such as motion sensors, heat sensors and IR illumination
Installing a video surveillance system
To create high-quality video surveillance for a private house with your own hands, you must first plan the location of the cameras so that they are inaccessible to intruders, accessible to the owner and cover the largest territory.
The place of installation should be with uniform lighting. The lens of outdoor cameras should be hidden from exposure to direct sunlight, which not only affects the quality of the shooting, but can also damage the device. After installing the cameras, you should consider routing all cables and installing the power supply, which should be safely hidden from prying eyes.
Important!Before you hide the wiring and fix the brackets for attaching devices, you need to check the functionality of the system.
Analog cameras are connected using a “tulip” with three wires: red - power, white and yellow - video and audio signals. The connection can be external or internal. The outdoor models are powered outdoor cables for outdoor video surveillance. They can also be used for indoor surveillance.
You can install a video surveillance system yourself or involve specialists
After connecting the cameras to a power source via power cables, you need to connect the camera to the DVR using a coaxial cable.
Installation of digital-type video surveillance cameras can be wired and wireless. In the first case, a network cable is used, which consists of two RG-45 lugs and a twisted pair, and transmits the signal over considerable distances. The wireless connection is carried out via a Wi-Fi communication channel. The disadvantage of this connection is the presence of interference, which negatively affects the quality of the video signal.
The simplest way is to install an indoor or outdoor CCTV camera with recording on a USB flash drive with a built-in battery. After all, its installation does not require the use of additional devices and cables.
For a summer residence, a video surveillance system using this type of cameras is an ideal option.After all, there is often no access to the Internet, but there is a constant source of electricity.
To set up and correct operation of the video surveillance system, original software is required
After installation, the monitoring system is being adjusted. To begin with, the included software is installed on the computer. After that, all cameras are configured.
If you are not sure about installing the system yourself, you can contact a specialized organization for help. She will perform "turnkey" installation of video surveillance, the price of which will depend on the conditions of work, the type and number of cameras, and their manufacturer.
Why install a video surveillance sign?
Today, the video surveillance system is becoming more and more popular and in demand among owners of private houses and summer cottages. However, secret surveillance can violate a person's rights to inviolability of his private life, which entails a violation of the current legislation of the Russian Federation.
A sign that video surveillance is being conducted is mandatory, otherwise the law of the Russian Federation on privacy is violated
In this regard, each owner of a private territory is obliged to inform unauthorized persons that video surveillance is being conducted at the facility, a picture with an inscription can be downloaded on the Internet. Thus, everyone who enters the protected area gives their consent to be monitored.
The sign "Video surveillance is being conducted", the photo clearly confirms this, should be located before the entrance to the guarded object in a visible place in order to be able to view the inscription at any time of the day. The font should be large enough and bright enough.
You can purchase a sign "Attention: video surveillance is being conducted!" with a light-rotating surface so that this warning sign can be seen at any time of the day. Such an inscription is a kind of warning for intruders who may change their minds about their illegal acts. Only if these requirements are met, video surveillance can be carried out legally.
A warning against the fact that video surveillance is being conducted is installed not only in all public places, but also on the territory of private property
To ensure security, monitor the house and the adjacent territory, prevent unauthorized entry into private territory, the ideal option is to install high-quality ready-made video surveillance kits. Before choosing and installing the system, you should first consult with a specialist and choose the most suitable option, based on the future operating conditions of the equipment and your own financial capacity.
