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When it was first introduced, video surveillance systems were used primarily by medium to large businesses. Currently however, they are becoming much more common in homes. video surveillance security systems are also known as closed circuit TV (CCTV) and are used to monitor vulnerable areas around the home to provide protection from burglars and other threats.

A viewing monitor is a key component in a video surveillance system. Such a monitor displays video images from cameras. These images are often black and white and will have a much higher resolution than the images from an analog TV set - say, from 500-1000 lines.

The video surveillance cameras are also an important component. When setting up the home surveillance system, the cameras are installed strategically around the outside of the home, in the most vulnerable locations. They should be placed where they are hidden or difficult to see. The cameras are always running, transmitting video to the monitors on an ongoing basis. To be effective at night, you will need either lighting or infrared security cameras which can monitor in complete darkness.

A requirement of a video surveillance system, other than a wireless system, is a coaxial cable. These cables transmit signals from the video surveillance cameras to a monitor. You can get many different kinds and sizes and find one that’s right for your equipment at most security suppliers and electronics stores. While your home security system will come with coaxial cables, the location and set-up of your system might mean you need more.

A home video surveillance system should be controlled by switchers. The switches allow one monitor to show feeds from multiple cameras. If movement is detected by a motion sensor in one of the cameras, the switcher will lock the onto that camera feed. Otherwise, the switcher will cycle through each feed in turn.

Many home video surveillance setups use video recorders so that their live video feeds can be recorded and kept for future reference. If you travel or go on vacation, the recorder will see any break in that happens. If the burglar is arrested and goes to trial, the video recording makes excellent evidence against him or her. A video recorder in an inconspicuous spot, difficult to access, can ensure that burglars won’t get away clean.

A monitor and video surveillance cameras can be combined so that home video surveillance systems can be used to easily detect burglaries and break-in’s. They are being used in thousands of homes across North America and have become quite affordable. If you are in search of the best way to secure your home- a home video surveillance system is definitely worth being checked out.

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