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A Closed Circuit TeleVision (CCTV) is a video magnification system consisting of a monitor interfaced with a video camera. Video magnification is achieved in two ways – the electronic conversion from the small camera imager to the larger display screen and the optical effect of the cameras zoom lens. The CCTV system provides high contrast, [...]

Summer is here and you can’t wait to go on your holiday but is your house well protected while u are away? According to FBI statistics, most communities across the United States will experience a 10 to 18 percent in home burglaries during the months of June, July, and August, with most tending to occur [...]

Apartments and other high-rise homes are at risk of burglaries as houses. Don’t assume that it’s less risky under the pretext that there are security guards at the entrance to your building. It’s not wise to solely rely on someone else to protect your home. Here are some of the home security tips that you [...]

Follow the home security tips below to see if you miss out on any of the precautions that you need to take. The majority of burglaries are committed during the day when most people are at work or at school, so that the burglar does not bump into anyone. Home targeted for burglaries are usually [...]

Webcam surveillance is starting to emerge as alternative home security system to conventional system of sensors and CCTV cameras. A webcam surveillance system can be easily installed and at only a fraction of the cost of a traditional security system. At the heart of a webcam surveillance system is a special software that uses webcam [...]

Fake cameras are used to trick possible intruder into thinking that your home is protected by a security system. It has the same effect as “Beware of Dog” sign. Even if you don’t actually have a dog, the sign would make a would be burglars to think twice about intruding. Just like the “Beware of [...]

Simulators are equipments or gadgets that are used to simulate the appearance of somebody are home. Electronic equipments at home such as TV and lamps can be hook up to a home security system and be turned on and off periodically to simulate occupancy. Products such as the AudioGuard can simulate occupancy by playing everyday [...]

Safe is a wise investment to keep small and valuable items like jewelries. It’s a much better alternative to hiding it as experienced burglars know where to look. All good safes will have UL (Underwriters Laboratories) ratings and it rates the level of protection of a safe. These ratings determine how fire-resistant and durable a [...]

Home Security How To

Home security systems are a blessing in disguise that gives us peace of mind with regards to protection of our loved ones and property from danger. Still, just as we would do in any other purchase, we have to make sure we buy the home security system that best suits our needs and budget. When [...]