Considerations When Buying a CCTV Unit for a Business

Business security requires a multitude of tools that track potential theft in a number of ways. For example, CCTV (or closed-camera television security) systems provide a widespread level of coverage for a business that minimizes the risk and impact of theft.

Here are some important considerations to keep in mind when you are in the market for some of these units.

CCTV systems provide detailed video coverage of a business or company's interior and exterior. The continual monitoring of these areas improves a company's chance of spotting a potential thief and deterring other criminal activities. These units can also decrease a business' insurance rates.

These units typically provide a multitude of control options, including the ability to monitor and control each camera independently of each other. In this way, a business can focus on specific areas that have experienced secretive thefts and discover the culprit.

CCTV security devices typically come with a broad array of features that make them a more powerful security option. Just a few that business owners can consider for their unit include the following:

• Monitored tracking from a security group
• Motion sensors
• Remote compatibility with various apps
• Live transmission to various apps
• Archive records saved in a cloud drive
• Infrared capability
• Wireless control methods

Try to find a camera unit that includes all of these high-quality features. Business owners may pay a little bit more for these amenities, but they will receive a more accurate and detailed security system for their business office and other official areas.

Camera Types to Consider for a Business

When choosing a CCTV unit to install in a building, business owners and managers have many different options. The following cameras are just a few of the available systems on the market for business security right now:

• Bullet Commercial. Cameras of this type are usually installed on the ceiling of various businesses and work well for larger firms, such as grocery stores and retail supermarkets.
• Point Tilt and Zoom. These smaller cameras include powerful zoom capabilities and the ability to tilt to track a potential thief. These systems work well with manned security systems, such as those seen in a casino.
• Dome Camera. Each camera in this system is housed in a dome to protect the camera. These cameras are often quite distinct, which makes them an excellent deterrent for those who are scoping out an area for theft.
• Covert, Desktop, and Board. These tiny cameras are designed to look like another item — like a smoke detector — and provide a great way to track employees in a delicate area, such as in a bank vault.
• Day and Night. Areas with poor lighting — or businesses more likely to be robbed at night — benefit from these cameras, as they provide a clearer dark viewing option.
• 360 Cameras. Those who want a 360-degree view in a secured area should install these units. They use four cameras to capture the full zone of a potential theft area.
• High-Definition. Businesses that want more detailed images should consider these cameras, which use high-definition options to capture potential thefts in perfect detail.

These cameras are just a few of the options a business owner has when they are choosing security units for a business. Each choice provides unique advantages and disadvantages that companies can pick and choose from when designing a system.

If you are unsure of what camera to buy, contact or visit us at All Pro Security, Inc. Our experts will help you to identify the best possible security system for your company’s needs.