Monday, October 1, 2007

Which is the Simplest Home Surveillance Device?

If you used to think that installing a Home Surveillance System all by yourself is beyond your capacity, it is time to reconsider this preconception. Not only will you be able to set up by yourself an operative, if simple, complete system, but in the process you will also learn a lot and gain confidence for more complex tasks.

Being this proposed system a simple one does not deduct from its importance, neither of its surveillance function, nor of the opportunity it gives you to familiarize with gadgets, jargon, applications, hardware and components. You are likely to appreciate the advantages of setting up a home surveillance system meant to give you practical answers, a feeling of security and peace of mind.

What we propose to undertake may have a dual purpose: you should decide which is the one responding to your needs the most. Not only that, but you may prefer at any time to switch over from one task to the other or to cater to both functions.

In short the first task, common to every household, is dedicated to the control of the entrance door. Sure you can get up at every ringing at the door, go there, either look through the peep-hole or open a crack with the door chain to see who is calling.

Would it not be easier and less tiring to cast only a glance on your monitor, conveniently placed where you are most of the time? You may need an intercom if you wish to exchange a few words with the person at the door.

But in addition you may be able to set up a recording capability to monitor all the calls that occurred when nobody was home. This feature would add a lot to your feeling of security, as you may be alerted of suspects or actual risks.

A plain camera, a monitor and the link in between is all that is needed for the simplest system. But having to set it up makes you think of all the options and requires selection, decisions and actions at every step.

We think that this part of the exercise is quite important in that it may enrich your experience and prepare you to the more demanding and complex applications you may consider for increased security.

The other usage that you may wish to implement if you have this need is for the constant check of the well being of your baby in the cradle. Again a short glance on the monitor lets you know if your presence is required, without leaving the company for going upstairs or wherever the baby is sleeping.

Without compromising the attention you want to give your baby, you gain an extra measure of freedom you can enjoy. Is not it worth the trouble?

In conclusion, by selecting to implement this fairly simple solution for your home surveillance, you not only fulfill a clear need, gaining security and comfort, but you also become acquainted with the surveillance equipment and practice and you get confidence for the next more demanding surveillance task.

Elia Levi is a retired engineer. He built a website to assist with a step-by-step Guide to understand, design, select and set up, all by yourself the best and least expensive Surveillance System for your Home Security. Read more on the subject of this article at http://www.1st-diy-home-surveillance-guide.com/ and Entrance-and-baby-cam.html

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