| People can often be put off from buying security | | | | infrared capability. |
| camera systems because of concerns about the | | | | Weather and Climate factors |
| complexities of security camera system installation. | | | | A sturdy weather proof protective casing is an |
| Even though installing security camera systems can | | | | essential option for any outside security camera |
| have its hassles, you can avoid most of them by the | | | | system installation. |
| adequate planning described in this installation checklist. | | | | Depending on the climate in your location, you may |
| Before you buy your Security Camera | | | | need to consider the temperature ranges your system |
| Ensure you are buying the right security system for | | | | will need to endure. Not many CCTV cameras can |
| your property. If you are unsure then a paid | | | | work in extreme temperatures in hot climates, or very |
| professional can do a survey and advise you of the | | | | low temperatures in cold climates. Make sure the |
| best suited equipment and solve any potential | | | | system you choose to install will work all year round in |
| problems you may have. | | | | your climate. |
| Check your Power Source | | | | Cables or Wireless? |
| One of the most common problems with security | | | | The final factor to preplan in any security camera |
| cameras is the lack of an appropriate power source. | | | | installation is cables. Running cables from your camera |
| This problem is especially common in an outdoor | | | | to your control point can be the most time-consuming |
| security camera installation. It's no very encouraging to | | | | task for CCTV installers. |
| walk outside to install your CCTV to then realize you | | | | With the ever improving reliability of wireless camera |
| can't plug it in. | | | | systems, wiring may not be required. However, if you |
| Know where your outlets are before you buy. If you | | | | are planning to install wireless CCTV cameras, you still |
| know potential power problems up front, you can get | | | | need to plan your installation beforehand. |
| good advice from sales representatives or even | | | | The signal range of wireless cameras is normally |
| CCTV installers before you buy. Their expert | | | | adequate for most installations. Ranges do vary |
| suggestions may take you in an entirely different | | | | though and can be reduced by walls and obstacles |
| direction than you might have gone without it. | | | | between the receiver and the camera. Don't be put |
| If access to a power source is a challenge to your | | | | off by the presence of walls or objects, just bear in |
| CCTV installation, you have several options. You can | | | | mind the more objects there are, the shorter the |
| have power outlets installed near where you plan to | | | | distance can be between the receiver and the |
| install your cameras. Alternately, you can run hidden | | | | camera. You therefore need to plan beforehand what |
| wiring into an outlet inside your garage. Or you can opt | | | | distances and what obstacles are in the path of the |
| for a camera that draws power from a plug-in battery | | | | signal. If you are worried, go for wireless security |
| pack. | | | | systems with stronger signal strengths. |
| Security Lighting | | | | Ultimately, installing security cameras is well within the |
| With any outdoor security camera system installation | | | | ability of a competent do-it-yourselfer. Complications |
| lighting is another important consideration. If you want | | | | arise mainly when a buyer brings home a system that |
| to monitor an area at night, you must ensure the area | | | | doesn't fit their situation and then struggles to make it |
| has enough lighting for the camera to display images | | | | fit. If you determine your needs ahead of time and get |
| clearly. You can either do this by installing some | | | | competent advice, your CCTV installation should be |
| outdoor floodlights, or you can choose a camera with | | | | manageable, whether you do it yourself, or use |
| low light ratings (known as lux), or even a camera with | | | | professional CCTV installers. |