CCTV cameras are installed in almost every high-street store and can even be seen on our streets. But should you consider having a small CCTV cameras installed in your home? Here are a few good reasons why you should.
Cheaper home insurance
Home insurance companies take into account the security provisions that you have in place on your property when calculating your premiums. If your home has an alarm system, locking windows, and a small CCTV camera set up to keep watch on the interior of your house, you may benefit from discounted premiums.
Safety for the elderly
If you have an elderly relative who lives alone in their own home, having a small CCTV camera mounted facing the front door can be perfect for keeping an eye on who calls to visit them. Vulnerable elderly folk are sometimes targeted by unscrupulous traders looking for easy money, and a small CCTV camera in the home can provide a good deterrent.
In the event that a crime is committed or a persistent caller becomes troublesome,the police can use the CCTV footage to identify the perpetrator.
Security within your home
If you have a small CCTV camera installed inside your property, you can use it as a means of checking what goes on in your home when you’re not around. This is particularly useful if you employ domestic staff and you have concerns that they are not entirely honest.
Remote monitoring
A good-quality small CCTV camera mounted within your home will allow you to monitor what’s going on when you are away on holiday. You can check remotely via your smartphone that all is in order, saving the hassle of asking neighbours or relatives to keep an eye on your home while you’re away.
Pet care
If you have pets and you’re out at work all day, a small CCTV camera mounted in the area where your pets live can be perfect for keeping an eye on them when you’re not there, saving you a fortune in expensive pet daycare fees.
Protect your home today
CCTV cameras are not just useful for businesses and town centre streets. A small CCTV camera in your home can provide a deterrent to criminals, protect your property and your family, and allow you to monitor what’s happening while you’re away. Requiring very little maintenance once they have been installed, a home CCTV system could even bring you an unexpected bonus in the form of cheaper home insurance premiums.
