Choosing the Best Video Surveillance System for Your Business

1. Choosing the Best Video Surveillance System for Your Business

2. There are many reasons a business might install a video surveillance system. And whether that’s simply to keep family and employees safe, or because you’ve experienced security issues in the past, having a good video surveillance system can provide peace of mind and an unparalleled sense of safety, helping your company avoid loss and injury each and every day. But when it comes time to buy a business video surveillance system, choosing the right system for your company’s specific needs can be challenging. There are many factors to consider, from camera placement to lighting to lens size. But don’t worry; below, you’ll find a list of the most important things to consider so that you can choose the best video surveillance system for your business.

3. Evaluate the Size of Your Surveillance Area Before you can implement your surveillance system, you need to determine the size of the area you’re planning to monitor. By taking this first step, you’ll be able to gauge the number and types of cameras needed for the job. Make sure to consider monitoring areas that aren’t obvious, like garages or windows, which will offer you multiple strategic points for camera placement. Or, if the area you’re trying to monitor is large and wide open, you might consider a surveillance camera with a panoramic view.

4. To Hide, or Not to Hide? Obviously, whether you’d like your surveillance cameras hidden or out in plain sight is a personal preference. Some business owners want shoppers to know they’re being monitored, as it can deter potential criminal activity. Others feel it might make customers feel uncomfortable, or breach trust with clients. Either way, this is a pertinent element to consider when setting up your business video surveillance system.

5. Lighting You can’t shop for a business surveillance system without considering your light. Oftentimes, cameras will come with a lux rating, which tells you how well the system operates in low light. You should also consider other lighting factors while you set up, like glares or reflections that might hamper the clarity of your surveillance footage.

6. Indoor or Outdoor? Along with lighting, it’s also important to consider whether you’re going to set up your system indoors, outdoors, or both. A business video surveillance system that’s set up outdoors is subject to inclimate weather and any potential damage that might entail. Are the cameras waterproof? Durable enough to withstand strong winds, floods, and temperature changes? Further, if your surveillance system is outdoors, you’ll need to ensure your cameras are secure enough to thwart any tampering attempts.

7. Viewing and Recording Finally, you’ll want to decide your method for recording and storing video footage, along with your medium for viewing it. Some business surveillance systems come with built-in memory cards—this is usually the case for single cameras. But if you’re planning to store larger amounts of footage, you could also connect your surveillance system to a separate digital video recorder or a network video recorder. Or, if you’d like to have live access to your surveillance camera recordings, you can select an IP (internet protocol) camera, which can be accessed and viewed through a computer, smartphone, tablet, or smart TV, provided both you and your surveillance system have Internet access.

8. These are just a few of the most important considerations to take while choosing the best video surveillance system for your unique business needs. In order to keep yourself, your family, and your employees safe, it’s best to plot out your surveillance system from start to finish, always keeping these considerations in mind. At the end of the day, the only thing better than safety is the peace of mind that comes with it. At Video and Sound Services, Inc., we help companies and homeowners set up surveillance systems. We work with audio and video surveillance equipment often and can help you find the right equipment for your needs. Call us at (708) 562-6316 to upgrade your system.

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