
Safety and peace of mind is extremely important to all of us, and we want to feel these things in our own home more than anywhere else. Realistically, we live in a world where break-ins occur but that doesn’t mean we have to let this knowledge instill fear. One of the best ways to not only reduce the likelihood of a break-in as well as offer greater peace of mind is to install a home security camera system. There are a lot of different camera system providers out there and even more types of systems to choose from, so to help you create a game plan for setting up your own system, we’ll go over some key bits of information that anyone should know before purchasing.
Advantages and Disadvantages
More than anything, the greatest advantage of a home security camera system is that it keeps a safe eye on your family and belongings. Not only are you more likely to have success solving a crime in your home, such as robbery or vandalism, you’re also more likely to deter a crime from occurring in the first place. People looking to break into a home are looking for the easiest and least risky targets. For those scouting out potential home to rob, the presence of a security camera system immediately encourages them to look elsewhere. Besides keeping your home and everyone in it safe, security cameras also enable you to have a valuable resource at your fingertips for making insurance claims. If damage has been sustained to your home or property, it’s likely that your security camera system captured the incident, creating valuable, irrefutable documentation that you can present to your insurance company. It’s also likely that your homeowner’s insurance won’t be as expensive after you’ve installed a camera system, as insurance companies may view you as a lesser risk. A security camera system can even help raise your property values, a distinct advantage should you ever decide to sell your home or use its increased equity for a loan. The most immediate disadvantage of a security camera system is the cost to purchase one and have it installed. Depending on the system and all of its features, you could easily spend a big chunk of change having your property fitted out with cameras. It might also be hard to reconcile the eyesore that cameras can be. Even harder to reconcile may be the sense of lost privacy that household members might feel over the installation of interior security cameras. You’ll need to weigh these pros and cons carefully before you decide on a system.