Video Surveillance: An Affordable Option?

The need for more advanced security packages in the home is becoming more recognized than ever in this day and age. However, not all homeowners are so fortunate to have the resources needed to purchase expensive, high technology systems with a camera in every room of the house.

Thankfully, by strategically placing micro cameras and other video surveillance devices throughout the home, security can be achieved at a fraction of the cost. That leaves homeowners with one question: “Where do I place these hidden cameras?”

All Entryways
Place cameras strategically to capture front door, attached garage, basement, and back door entries. If you have high ceilings you can easily do this by installing a camera at a high enough point where it will not be seen. If you do not have the luxury of cathedral ceilings, then placing cameras on high shelves is a good option.

Living Room
Anyone thinking of getting into your house will most likely have to pass through your living room as they are entering it. This of course means prime location for surveillance. In order to keep cameras hidden in such a high traffic area, place them in walls, behind pictures, on top of or within bookshelves, in plants, or behind curtains.

Bedrooms
Many parents these days are taking steps to monitor caregivers in their home, and cameras are strategically placed in child playrooms and bedrooms. Any stuffed object, such as a stuffed animal or decorative pillow, can be taken apart to hold a camera and put back together. Cameras can also be placed under tables or chairs in order to capture the activity of small children playing.

So, remember that you can protect your home and family without the means of a highly sophisticated security system. As the cost of technology continues to decrease to a rate more affordable for the masses, you will be able to add more features to your security system than you think. All you need to get the job done is a modest budget and some creative and crafty thinking.