Whether installing your security camera system or hiring a professional, this guide will help make it go as smoothly as possible.
Identify Your Needs
The first step in installing your DIY security camera system in your healthcare facility is identifying your needs. This is a great way to ensure you get the most out of your investment. Once you have identified your needs, decide on the best location for your security camera. The ideal location should be one where you can monitor essential areas, such as front and back doors, windows, driveways, and gardens. Next, run wires to each of the cameras. This might mean running them through walls or ceilings, so it’s important to have secure mounting points in each area.
Decide on a Location
The location of your security camera system is a critical factor in how effectively it works. The location may be a simple matter of where you want the cameras placed, but it could also be more complex, involving issues such as your router or Wi-Fi source. The location of your home security system is a decision that requires research and analysis. The best way to do this is to make a chart or map of your property that shows where the main entry points are and what kinds of security measures you’re likely to need. Once you have this information, it’s time to decide which security solutions are best for your needs.
Choose a Camera
Security cameras come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and capabilities. Choosing the right model for your needs is essential to the quality of your footage.
Resolution: Cameras should be able to capture crisp, clear video in 1080p (often referred to as “high definition”) or higher. This is especially important for nighttime monitoring, as a low-resolution camera will often be blurry at that time of day.
Cables: Wired cameras usually send a more solid video signal than wireless models, which can cause problems when moving or positioned in areas with poor reception. For that reason, many home surveillance systems use Cat5e or Cat6 cabling to power IP cameras. These cables transfer high amounts of data, making them perfect for digital video.
Mount the Camera
A security camera system requires a digital video recorder (DVR) that records and stores the footage. Some systems even have a motion sensor that activates when an object is detected. Residents can choose either wired or wireless cameras for their systems. Wired cameras use two wires to connect to power and your internet, while wireless cameras use a wireless signal to relay the video clip to a DVR. Residents will need to plan where they want their camera cables to go, especially if they are installing in multiple locations, such as in the basement or garage, through the attic, or under the eave. They can use the fish tape to make it easier for the wires to go through holes in walls and ceilings without requiring extra drilling.
Connect the Camera to the DVR
Before connecting your camera to the DVR must be powered up and plugged into an outlet. Almost all cameras have a power adapter plugged into a standard wall socket. The next step is to run wires from the camera to a central hub, such as your internet router. This can be tricky, so we recommend hiring a professional if you need experience running wires. The camera will send data over a coaxial cable to the DVR. This raw data must be encoded in the DVR before it can be stored or viewed.
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