Why Work with a Professional for Your Surveillance Camera Installation

There’s plenty of smart technology to help you protect your property. From alarm systems to motion sensors, you can receive alerts directly onto your smartphone and take action instantly. But the most common device is probably the security camera -- which helps you keep an eye on your property when you’re at home and miles away. Of course, there’s some confusion about what a security camera system can do, and whether you should invest in a professional surveillance camera installation for your Bellevue, WA property. Want to find out the answers you need? Keep reading.

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Security and Surveillance

You’ll often hear the terms security camera and surveillance system used interchangeably. Actually, they’re two distinct terms and it’s important to know the difference.

A modern, “smart” security camera does a lot of things. It can integrate and interact with your other smart devices. It can send you alerts directly to your smartphone or tablet. And it can stream real-time, high-definition footage to you no matter where you are in the world.

A surveillance system works a little differently. Surveillance systems are used to record and store footage. That means you have to install the cameras themselves and connect them with an onsite or cloud-based DVR or NVR. If you want to store 4K footage, you’ll need a system that can accommodate all the information, including high capacity storage and a high bandwidth network to connect them.

Why Work with a Professional?

Installing a security camera may seem easy, but if you want to get the most out of your surveillance system, you’ll need to establish a number of different systems.

The first is your network. Many homeowners prefer wireless IP cameras over hardwired solutions. However, security professionals agree that a hardwired solution is best when possible. The connections are more reliable, the bandwidth is generally higher, and the system is harder to hack.

When you must install a wireless network, you don’t want to operate on simple Wi-Fi. You’ll want a system that’s secure and reliable, without dead spots. Z-wave is one of the most secure wireless mesh platforms around. Your installer can connect your devices via Z-wave and keep your system from strangling your bandwidth.

Whatever network you choose, you’ll also need to ensure your system runs optimally every time. That means configuring the priorities to ensure that multiple smart systems work smoothly on the same network. Your AV and comfort technology, your security system, and other functions like smart lighting all need network bandwidth. Prioritization sets up your network so that all devices get the level of access they need so you’ll never experience a delay.

Also, an integrator can ensure you’re getting the best coverage by strategically placing the cameras where they’ll be the most helpful. Especially for large properties, you can get the most out of your system when the cameras are properly placed.

Want to learn more about how security cameras and surveillance technology can help you stay safe? Call us now at (253) 353-4432.