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Best Home CCTV Kit

By Jonathan Ratcliffe

There are numerous articles you can read that focus on which CCTV kits to buy, how to install a new kit, and so on. Very few ever focus on the idea of replacing what you already have with something new. So, is this worth doing? If you already have a CCTV camera, should you look ... Read more


There are numerous articles you can read that focus on which CCTV kits to buy, how to install a new kit, and so on. Very few ever focus on the idea of replacing what you already have with something new.

So, is this worth doing? If you already have a CCTV camera, should you look at replacing it with something bigger, better, newer, or more appropriate for your needs?

How long ago did you install your existing setup?

The longer ago you did it, the more likely it is you would benefit from the best home CCTV kit sold today – or at least, something that is more appealing than your existing kit. Even if you are unsure of the age of your setup, you can look up the model name and number to find out more.

Do you want more cameras?

Some systems are easier to add cameras to than others. The older a system is, the more likely it is you could experience challenges if you try to add more cameras to it. If all you have at present is a single camera, you would probably be better off opting to replace it with a kit that offers multiple cameras.

Always be sure you work out how many you require before you buy. In addition, go for a kit that would make it easy to add more cameras to it if you need to in future.

Do you want a kit with features your existing one doesn’t have?

Before doing anything else, make a list of the features your current kit comes with. Then make a list of all the features you would like to have. If there are additional ones you don’t currently benefit from, you know which ones to look for when you go shopping for a new CCTV kit.

Getting advice from the experts

It usually makes sense to ask an expert CCTV installer about your current setup and how it could be bettered. It will help you understand how big the gap is between your existing CCTV kit and a possible new kit or camera. It also makes it easier to understand how to make the most out of your kit if you do decide to upgrade. Put simply, the older your existing system is, the more you will benefit from installing something that is up to date and reliable.

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BY Jonathan Ratcliffe

Jonathan manages Marketing at CCTV.co.uk - with over 15 years experience in CCTV Installation - he writes as an Expert in CCTV Systems, News, Crime Rate Analysis and other FAQs

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