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Surveillance. These days, a smart phone is all you need to keep tabs on your house and workplace when you’re not there. When did keeping an eye on people become necessary? You may very well find it interesting to learn that a study of home security systems found that CCTVs can reduce crimes like burglaries by up to 16%. However, they have other uses around the house as well.
Sirwiss collaborates with professionals who are available 24/7 to provide the necessary security surveillance in the UAE. In case you’ve been thinking about installing a security camera system at your house or business, we’ve laid out the most compelling arguments in favor of doing so, allowing you to rest easy knowing that your current level of safety will be greatly improved.
What Exactly Is a Security Surveillance System?
The name of any security system contains the most basic definition of it. It is literally a means or method of securing something through a network of interconnected components and devices. In this case, we’re talking about home security systems, which are networks of integrated electronic devices that work with a central control panel to keep burglars and other potential home intruders out.
The basic surveillance system consists of:
1. The primary controller of a home’s security system is a control panel.
2. Sensors for doors and windows
3. Interior and exterior motion sensors
4. Security cameras, wired or wireless
5. A siren or alarm with a high decibel level
6. Window stickers and a yard sign
Understanding the Works of a Security Surveillance System
Home security systems are based on the straightforward principle of securing entry points with sensors that communicate with a control panel or command center installed in a convenient location within the residence. Typically, the sensors are installed in doors leading into and out of a home as well as easily accessible windows, especially those that open, particularly at ground level. Motion sensors can be used to secure open spaces inside of homes.
Control Panel: The control panel is a computer that arms and disarms the security systems, talks to each component, triggers an alarm when a security zone is breached, and talks to a monitoring service. They usually have a touchpad for easy programming and interaction, a keypad for entering pass codes to arm and disarm the system, the ability to respond to voice commands, and the capability to be programmed to work with wireless remote controls known as key fobs.
Door and Window Sensors: Alarms for doors and windows consist of a pair of sensors that are placed next to one another in a wall or frame. To install the device, one half must be attached to the door or window, while the other must be fastened to the frame or sill. Two halves of the sensor become one when a door or window is closed, completing a safety circuit. These sensors talk to the control panel and let it know that the door is locked when the security system is armed. The control panel will read the sudden opening of a monitored door or window as an intrusion because the security circuit has been broken. A loud alarm will sound, and the alarm monitoring service will be notified in most cases.
Motion Sensors: Motion detectors are security devices that, once activated, prevent unauthorized entry into a protected area by establishing an invisible, impassable barrier. These are commonly installed in areas of larger homes that are less frequently accessed or that house valuables.
Surveillance Cameras: Available in both wired and wireless configurations, surveillance cameras can be utilized in a variety of ways as part of a comprehensive security system.
Common applications include monitoring:
1. obscure or distant portions of your property
2. Remote buildings like garages, barns, and workshops
3. Exterior and interior entryways, such as garage doors and front doors
Remote access to surveillance cameras is possible via computers, smartphones, and tablets. They are frequently used in this manner when homeowners are out of town, to watch for deliveries and other service personnel, such as landscapers and caregivers, as well as to monitor the arrival of children after school. They can also be used to record any security breaches, which could result in footage of a home invasion, complete with a clear image of the intruders and possibly even the vehicle they were driving.
High-decibel Alarm: Home security alarms that are loud enough for neighbors to hear serve a variety of purposes. First, they notify the residents that a problem has occurred. They are also loud enough to scare away an intruder and alert nearby neighbors of the situation.
Yard Sign and Window Stickers: Stickers and yard signs may seem like nothing more than promotional materials for alarm companies, but they actually serve an important purpose in keeping your home safe. Sticking a security company’s window decal on the outside of your home and having a sign for the company prominently displayed in your yard sends a message to would-be burglars that the house is professionally protected and is not worth the risk. The use of security signs is strongly encouraged and is effective when implemented as directed.
What Will Happen in the Event of an Intrusion?
When a protected area is breached, security systems are programmed to carry out predetermined actions. When an intrusion is detected, the actions taken by your security system will vary depending on the type of system you have installed.
If you have a security system that is monitored by a professional security company, they will be notified immediately if there is ever a breach of security at your home. The monitoring team is notified in addition to the loud alarm going off. A trained security professional may try to contact the homeowner through the control panel, if 2-Way Voice communication is enabled, or they may contact the homeowner via the emergency contact number on record.
There are a few different ways in which these security systems can talk to the monitoring center:
1. Using the customer’s already-installed domestic telephone wiring, which, when equipped with a battery backup, remains operational even in the event of a power failure.
2. Wirelessly, via cellular radio frequencies like cell phones use, which also continue to work during power outages when battery backup is in use.
3. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), which fails to function in the event of a blackout.
4.Through the Internet, which may often fail during blackouts.
The monitoring service will contact local emergency services if an actual emergency occurs. All emergency medical personnel, firefighters, and police are included in this category. The monitoring service will also make an effort to keep in touch with you until help arrives. In the event of a security breach, monitored systems typically send out text messages and emails to the homeowners (or their designated contacts).
There are many do-it-yourself security systems available today, but they all lack a central monitoring station. After installing this type of security system, a loud alarm will go off in the event of a home invasion (provided one is installed). The homeowner is responsible for initiating contact with emergency response personnel such as police, fire, and ambulance by dialing the appropriate numbers.
Depending on the provider and the system you chose, you may or may not be able to receive text messages or email alerts in the event of a security breach with these types of systems.
Privileges of a CCTV Security System
Having a security camera in your home can help you feel safer. Having a security system installed can do a number of things, from deterring intruders to alerting the proper authorities in the event of an emergency. One or more of the following reasons should convince you that a home security camera system is a must-have
1. Protect and Secure Your Home
The fact that your home is constantly monitored, even when you aren’t there yourself, is one of the biggest advantages of having a surveilled home security system. These systems provide round-the-clock monitoring, so they can keep tabs on your home and send help if anything major happens while you’re away.
2. Good For Fire Protection
Most people think of home security systems as a way to protect their homes from intruders, but many may not realize that these systems can also protect homes from fires – making a home security camera system an absolute necessity. A home security system can serve as an early warning system for smoke and heat in the home. Detectors for heat can also be added to a home security system. These detectors can determine if a fire is developing in the home’s vicinity and provide advanced warning of even the smallest changes in temperature. And that can prevent additional fire damage.
3. Protection Against Gas Leaks and Their Hazards
Carbon monoxide is a tasteless, odorless gas that is produced by combustion and is released into the atmosphere as a byproduct. This gas is produced by various combustion processes, including those used for home heating, cooking, and wood burning. Carbon monoxide poisoning can develop over time, but it is difficult to detect with the human senses, so it often catches people by surprise.
Death can result from carbon monoxide poisoning in extreme cases. Adding a carbon monoxide detector to a home security system is a good idea. The alarms will sound if carbon monoxide levels in the home get too high, giving the occupants time to evacuate and get to a hospital before any serious health effects occur.
4. Manage Electricity with a Home Surveillance System
Power consumption can also be reduced with the installation of a home surveillance system. Your home’s energy consumption can be tracked with the help of a security system. How often do we leave the house only to remember that we left a light on or an appliance humming? With the help of a home security system, you can turn off the appliances from anywhere in the world. It can also be programmed to turn off the air conditioner or heater when nobody is home and turn them back on when you get there.
5. Keep an Eye on The Kids
This is yet another fantastic feature of the home surveillance system. So that you know who your teenagers are inviting over while you’re at work, you can monitor their activities through video doorbells and other CCTV cameras using your provider’s mobile application even when you’re away from home. If you have electronic door locks, you can simply unlock them when the kids get home from school. That way, they won’t have to worry about forgetting to sharing a spare key to your home.
6. Medical Emergencies Assistance For Every Resident
Many homeowners, especially those who are single, elderly, or otherwise in a vulnerable situation, worry about the effects of illness and living on their own at homes. In the event of an emergency, a home security system can be outfitted with panic buttons or medically ready pendants, which, when pressed, will immediately dispatch emergency services to the home. This is one more important reason to have a security system at home.