Comments on: Do it yourself home security camera systems http://www.emate-econtent.org/security/do-it-yourself-home-security-camera-systems/ Online Technology News Analysis Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:57:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Janel Crisp http://www.emate-econtent.org/security/do-it-yourself-home-security-camera-systems/#comment-6132 Janel Crisp Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:30:32 +0000 http://www.emate-econtent.org/?p=119#comment-6132 Hey we created a cool illustration detailing burglary statistics in the United States and here is the link: http://www.authoritysafes.com/burglary-statistics.html I think your readers will like it. Would love help sharing this out. Thanks Hey we created a cool illustration detailing burglary statistics in the United States and here is the link:

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]]> By: Dave - CCTV Suppliers Australia http://www.emate-econtent.org/security/do-it-yourself-home-security-camera-systems/#comment-890 Dave - CCTV Suppliers Australia Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:08:24 +0000 http://www.emate-econtent.org/?p=119#comment-890 Just watch with the wireless cameras you still have to get power to the camera. It is sometimes just as quick to run cable and is more stable and a better quality system. Just watch with the wireless cameras you still have to get power to the camera. It is sometimes just as quick to run cable and is more stable and a better quality system.

]]> By: knightpro http://www.emate-econtent.org/security/do-it-yourself-home-security-camera-systems/#comment-880 knightpro Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:03:28 +0000 http://www.emate-econtent.org/?p=119#comment-880 Its been a trend now to develop your own improvised thing, or what they call DIY. personalizing your security camera monitoring system according to your needs and lifestyle maybe as easy as that, since technology has evolved so far, so its not that costly at all. Its been a trend now to develop your own improvised thing, or what they call DIY. personalizing your security camera monitoring system according to your needs and lifestyle maybe as easy as that, since technology has evolved so far, so its not that costly at all.

]]> By: Elk M1 http://www.emate-econtent.org/security/do-it-yourself-home-security-camera-systems/#comment-389 Elk M1 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:38:23 +0000 http://www.emate-econtent.org/?p=119#comment-389 In response to the comments that a security system shouldn't be installed by the DIY homeowner, it's a big assumption to think that the security companies who are giving you a free alarm are really doing due diligence to test all the sensor fitments and check wiring properly. Ultimately the system is just a gimmick to get you to sign a multi-year monitoring contract, and since each call to them costs you money, they couldn't care less about false alarms or misconfigurations. In response to the comments that a security system shouldn't be installed by the DIY homeowner, it's a big assumption to think that the security companies who are giving you a free alarm are really doing due diligence to test all the sensor fitments and check wiring properly. Ultimately the system is just a gimmick to get you to sign a multi-year monitoring contract, and since each call to them costs you money, they couldn't care less about false alarms or misconfigurations.

]]> By: ipcamera http://www.emate-econtent.org/security/do-it-yourself-home-security-camera-systems/#comment-375 ipcamera Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:53:40 +0000 http://www.emate-econtent.org/?p=119#comment-375 Wireless cameras are available the quality is usually subpar. Most on the market are only able to achieve 380tvl of resolution and that is paltry not being any better than a baby monitor. And wireless cameras are not truly wireless they still require power unless they run off of free energy. Providing power for a wireless camera a homeowner essentially has three choices: 1-battery 2-solar 3-AC power If a homeowner doesn't mind climbing up ladders and change batteries every few hours or days then the battery is a good choice. Solar is a nice choice but it's definitely increases the cost of the camera and also it takes some technical knowledge to integrate with the camera. A/C power is the only sensible choice for the home owner. But, how many homes have AC power outlets in the area where the homeowner would like to place a camera? So what is a homeowner to do string extension cords to go to the camera or have an electrician add an outlet. Seems to me that none of these three choices are advantageous to the homeowner. So,may be some things are just better left to the professional. Wireless cameras are available the quality is usually subpar. Most on the market are only able to achieve 380tvl of resolution and that is paltry not being any better than a baby monitor.
And wireless cameras are not truly wireless they still require power unless they run off of free energy. Providing power for a wireless camera a homeowner essentially has three choices:
1-battery
2-solar
3-AC power
If a homeowner doesn't mind climbing up ladders and change batteries every few hours or days then the battery is a good choice.
Solar is a nice choice but it's definitely increases the cost of the camera and also it takes some technical knowledge to integrate with the camera.
A/C power is the only sensible choice for the home owner. But, how many homes have AC power outlets in the area where the homeowner would like to place a camera? So what is a homeowner to do string extension cords to go to the camera or have an electrician add an outlet.
Seems to me that none of these three choices are advantageous to the homeowner. So,may be some things are just better left to the professional.

]]> By: Fergal Tully http://www.emate-econtent.org/security/do-it-yourself-home-security-camera-systems/#comment-352 Fergal Tully Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:35:31 +0000 http://www.emate-econtent.org/?p=119#comment-352 I still think for an investment of this magnitude that it is best left to the expert. Unless you have a particular skill of installing security systems or have a background in electronics. As with a lot of DIY experts the job is almost never done to completion; with the security system the safety of your house could be compromised. I still think for an investment of this magnitude that it is best left to the expert. Unless you have a particular skill of installing security systems or have a background in electronics. As with a lot of DIY experts the job is almost never done to completion; with the security system the safety of your house could be compromised.

]]> By: Bob @ home security systems http://www.emate-econtent.org/security/do-it-yourself-home-security-camera-systems/#comment-328 Bob @ home security systems Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:49:31 +0000 http://www.emate-econtent.org/?p=119#comment-328 I am one who agrees with doing home security yourself to be honest. You need to understand where, around your property, you are vulnberable and need to improve things. Of course, you could choose to have a company come around to give you a survey etc, but I think that getting into doing the setting up yourself means you know how to use the security system and when it has stopped working - which, if a company had installed the system for you, then you might not actually know when things go wrong I am one who agrees with doing home security yourself to be honest. You need to understand where, around your property, you are vulnberable and need to improve things. Of course, you could choose to have a company come around to give you a survey etc, but I think that getting into doing the setting up yourself means you know how to use the security system and when it has stopped working - which, if a company had installed the system for you, then you might not actually know when things go wrong

]]> By: Pamela http://www.emate-econtent.org/security/do-it-yourself-home-security-camera-systems/#comment-182 Pamela Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:48:02 +0000 http://www.emate-econtent.org/?p=119#comment-182 While I agree advances in technology has made DIY home security easier, I do think it still requires significant investment of money and time. Homeowners need to be prepared for to do the research and learn all about the technology involved in order to get a viable return on their investment. Also, never purchase any equipment without a full, six-month money back satisfaction guarantee. While I agree advances in technology has made DIY home security easier, I do think it still requires significant investment of money and time. Homeowners need to be prepared for to do the research and learn all about the technology involved in order to get a viable return on their investment. Also, never purchase any equipment without a full, six-month money back satisfaction guarantee.

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