Should you spend on a home alarm or CCTV? Just had discussions on which of the two to install for my home.
Alarm
You decide on whats best but I have made my decision.
Alarm
- First line of defence is the Steel grill and Wooden door. Second line is the screaming loud alarm from the doors opening.
- Addition of a central monitoring service, if there is an intruder calls to the owner or security guard is made and hopefully someone can come over to stop the intruder.
- No evidence of the intruder for the police to work with.
- After an intruder have broken in, you have visual evidence. This may help the police to find that person.
- Addition to a CCTV, the Internet allows the owner continuous remote monitoring, if Internet access is available and time provides.
- Rely too much on Internet connection. Very dependent on Phone line and electricity.
- Intruder may steal the CCTV or recording device if exposed.
- Home stuff is already stolen, will need to top up the CCTV with an insurance.
- Internet hackers may hack into the camera output.
You decide on whats best but I have made my decision.
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