good security camera system for home?

vs2009

I have a budget of max $300 for a good security camera system to monitor my backyard and front of the house, any suggestions?

Answer
You may have trouble finding a reliable and working camera system for only $300. I might suggest saving up a little more to add to your budget if at all possible. Good wireless cameras are going to run $180-$400+ for each camera. The ones you can buy at Wal-Mart or whatever don't work very well and are more trouble than they're worth.

You should check out either SafeMart or Home Security Store. Home Security Store is more like a "home depot" for alarm system equipment.

Here's a good article on camera systems and a link to a review of SafeMart. Hope this helps.

http://www.alarmsystemreport.com/home-security-cameras/
http://www.alarmsystemreport.com/Alarm_System-detail/safemart-security-review/

Security Camera Question?

Patient Pa

I just moved into a new neighborhood and have had some issues with (what I believe to be) one of my neighbors. I have a set schedule every day and my roommates schedule varies (no one is home at all times to watch), but one particular neighbor has been trespassing and verbally harassing my pets.

We've caught him shining lights through our windows (from his property) at night as well as caught him harassing my dog through our front window. I want a camera to record these behaviors so I can go to the cops with confidence that something will be done about it.

I'd like to get a security camera that records to my laptop while I'm at work, and I can review it when I get home. I would like to place it on my second story wall (ample power supply there).

I was looking at this camera: http://www.amazon.com/VideoSecu-Bullet-Outdoor-Security-Infrared/dp/B001IBFSJ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1312832168&sr=8-1

But I have absolutely no clue what it records to or anything like that. Any camera suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Also, if there's a camera that can record to a USB device or the like and THEN I can review it on my laptop that would work fine. It needs to record at least 8 hours (while I'm at work.)

Answer
That camera isn't bad, but you probably don't need anything that elaborate. My suggestion would be to get a simple, but good quality, webcam and a USB extension cable. Look for a camera that has decent resolution, and is fairly small thus making it easy to conceal. You can easily record a webcam session for review when you get home.

IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT RECORD AUDIO! You'll noticed that whenever you see video surveillance images on the news and other shows that there is never any sound. The reason for this is because unattended recording of audio can be considered to fall under the illegal wiretapping provisions of federal (and in many cases state) law. It's stupid, I know, but there it is. You don't want to end up getting in trouble yourself while trying to protect yourself and your four-legged friends.

Good luck!

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Home security products?

kodeine

My house got recently broken into.They took my new flat screen tv and my ps3, I was upset to say the least lol. So it made me want to have some sort of security system in place.

How My house was broken into:
I came home and noticed my fron door was open.I thought i left my door unlocked and the wind blew it open. Then i noticed that the glass on my door was broken. I have a really dumb door with a major security flaw.It is a big wooden door with about 12 small glass panes in the door itself with 4 on each side running vertically.They broke one of the panes near the lock and stuck there hand in and unlocked the door.
I live with my mom and she is the house owner.She dosent feel to atiment or too serious about makeing the house more secure.I say this because she dosent want to fix the main flaw of our security here at the house which would be the big door withabout 12 acess points to break to gain acess to the lock.
My house is set up as to where I have an inside porch.So that means you walk down the block,go up my 10 foot sidewalk to enter my indoor front porch which is fully visible to the street. My Porch door is also a wooddoor with a big pane of glass which has this very sturdy lock.I think this would of maybe prevented it because i doubt there going to break a big peice of glass in full view of the street and other people house. But they came onto the indoor porch because the front front door was unlocked then they came to the big wood door with all those glass panes,broke a pain closest to the lock and walked upstiars and took my ps3 and flastscreeen and i assume drove off.
So this is why im asking my question which is should i go through a company like ADT,Broadview,simplx a company that offers that type of service where the house is monitored at there central location then alert you and the proper emergency service if they detect a problem or should i just build my own system and try and make the house more secure.

1. Should i go with one of those companies? the only benifit is that if i dont secure my doors properly and im not home and the neighbors dont hear it and call that i know the police will be there.

2. What products can i buy to make my house more secure?

3.For my wooden front door what can i do to make that secure? i heard of deadbolts where you need a key to lock/unlock on both sides,are those real? I want that so if they do break the glass they still cant get in.

4.Are cameras really that benificial? They only really help when in plain view,which i think isint that good to begin with cept detur. Or that there only good when your stuff is already gone which i think is to late.Where can i buy cameras that only motion activated?

4.Are there any good websites that are about home security that offeer cheap good products? how about any forums for prevention and security product reviews

5.What kind of locks are there and what benifits do they provide?Are there any chain locks which you can unlock from the outside?

6.should i buy a new door handle with a lock and maybe some sort of other lock like a deadbolt for my bedroom door? I ask this because i dont have anything else worth stealing except for my room and worse comes tow orse they break in but i want something to stop or slow them down alot if they actually get in.

7.Where can i buy glass laminate so i can make all the glass entry points in my house unbreakable. I think its called security film and its a laminate that makes it bullet proof or shatter proof so they cant just break the glass and unlock the door..I searched ebay,is there any other sites that offer this type of product?

8.What can i do to make my front porch door more secure? Im goin to start locking this door more often since its out in the open and i think that will detur most. Maybe put security fil over it just incase. Same with my back door and my front wooden door. What can i do to make those more secure?

9.What decides how good a lock is? is it the width or depth of the lock/deadbolt?

Answer
I don't think there is any worse feeling than being violated by someone breaking into your home. You can a million things to your house and if they want to get in, they probably will. The key is to make it so they don't want to take a chance getting in. I have had ADT and Broad-view Security alarms and also the do it yourself kind.

Personally I like the bigger companies and currently have Broad-view for my home. Get door and window alarms as well as motion sensors for your home. But believe it or not the best deterrent is for a yard sign both in front and back of the home advising that you have an alarm system installed.

Get a good lock for your bedroom door and keep a cell phone in the room with you. That way if the alarms goes off you will still be able to contact the police before they can enter your room. That should help you to get a good nights sleep.

There are do it yourself sites that offer some good systems, the best one I found is www.X10.com. I had these at one time but found a few too many false alarms. The monitoring with the big companies isn't cheep, about 33 to 36 bucks a month, but you can put a price on piece of mind. When you leave in the AM and put that alarm on you can be pretty sure that when you get home you will find your home just the way you found it. Also, ask your neighbors to keep an eye on the house for strangers hanging around. Hope this helps.

help need home security camera?

LETICIA R

can anyone tell me the name of a store where i can buy security camera for my house since i dnt trust buying those cameras online from websites i dnt even heard of....plz help me

Answer
There are many stores that sell these. Best Buy, Sears, and Walmart just to name a few. I suggest looking up the items under the stores web sites to read reviews to get the best product.

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Why didn't my security camera record the video?

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Q. So yesterday I came home to a bit of a surprise... I live in a quit neighborhood so I never expected this. Anyway, I found my street blocked off, and when Arriving to my house, found the telephone pole in my neighbor from three doors down's yard snapped in half, and an SUV flipped in their yard.

Then I remembered I have security camera's that point almost directly where it happened. My security camera's record when they detect motion, but when reviewing the video's, it never tapped the accident? The last video before the accident was the mail carrier going up the street, then the next video was 10min later, which showed the car flipped upside down and the street full of cops, firetrucks, etc. But it missed the actual accident... how? The power surprisingly never went out, All my clocks were still set, computers still on, etc. How did it not record it? What's wrong with it?

Answer
Check your recording system, wire connection & motion detector sensor, I think it would be damaged among them.

What is a good wireless security system for a house?

idiotninja

I only need one or two cameras. Nothing too expensive.
I am looking for security cameras.

Answer
There are a couple reviews for wireless security
http://scottelkin.com/family/home-wireless-security-systems-review/

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Why didn't my security camera record the video?

best security cameras for your home reviews image

Q. So yesterday I came home to a bit of a surprise... I live in a quit neighborhood so I never expected this. Anyway, I found my street blocked off, and when Arriving to my house, found the telephone pole in my neighbor from three doors down's yard snapped in half, and an SUV flipped in their yard.

Then I remembered I have security camera's that point almost directly where it happened. My security camera's record when they detect motion, but when reviewing the video's, it never tapped the accident? The last video before the accident was the mail carrier going up the street, then the next video was 10min later, which showed the car flipped upside down and the street full of cops, firetrucks, etc. But it missed the actual accident... how? The power surprisingly never went out, All my clocks were still set, computers still on, etc. How did it not record it? What's wrong with it?

Answer
Check your recording system, wire connection & motion detector sensor, I think it would be damaged among them.

What are some jobs that involve working on a computer?

Kim

I really like computers so I was thinking what kinda jobs are there were you have to work on a computer? And not like stay at home work, but like buisiness stuff I suppose? I would say something like being in a cubicle but Im not really sure what I would be working on then? Anyway any job ( thats not at home) that I can work on computer would be cool, and please explain what I would be doing. Thanks!

Answer
Here is a list of many non-Programming jobs:

Computer Technician - Works on computer hardware at user location or in service center. (entry level IT Job)
Service Center Coordinator - Schedules the repair of user community computers, orders spare parts, schedules staff, establishes priorities, maintains loaner laptops and non-US laptops for travel outside of US.
Help Desk Staff - answer questions and resolve problems for the user community. (entry level IT Job - Tier 1 support)
Storage Administrator - in charge of mass storage servers and devices.
Network Administrator - Works on routers, switches, hubs, cables, load balancers and all the other hardware that handles LAN and WAN network traffic. Also, may be responsible for IP phone service.
Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer- Works with servers, laptops and desktop computers to keep them free of problems and secure the data they contain. Responsible for Security group creation and memberships, server patching, anti-virus protection updates, password changes and any automated mechanisms that make these changes. These positions may be divided into server and desktop teams. Tier 2 support.
Enterprise Administrator - Handles Enterprise support and design issues. Tier 3 support.
Active Directory Administrator - Designs and administers Active Directory infrastructure, AD policies, access permissions, roles, group policies, separation of duties.
Exchange and Messaging Administrator - maintains mail systems servers, other mail related devices and the company messaging infrastructure.
Backup Administrator - Maintains backup devices and determines backup strategies so data that was deleted accidentally or intentionally can be recovered. Design and control how and when data is backed up, where the backups are stored and how long the backups are retained. They will test to be sure backups are valid and usable.
Disaster Recovery Specialist - Plans for disaster events so the company data and infrastructure can be brought back online as quickly as possible after a fire, flood, earthquake, terrorism or other disaster event. Plans for failover of services to alternate locations, if the primary location is not available.
Database Administrator - Maintains the company databases which may include customer and sales records, billing information, inventory and other data.
Computing Security Specialist - A company's biggest asset is its data and the Computing Security Specialist will work to try to keep that data protected from loss. They may be dealing with and defending against viruses, hoaxes, malware, keyloggers, phishing attacks, internal attacks and domestic and foreign intrusion. Develops monitoring and interception systems, filters and strategies and works with appropriate government agencies.
Corporate IT Acquisition Specialist - Works with acquired outside companies to establish migration into the corporate computing infrastructure.
Data Center Administrator - Maintains the data center facilities where the company's servers and other devices reside. They are responsible for physical security and may review badge reader and camera information to be sure that only individuals with proper access are getting close to the company's servers and other critical devices. Also, maintain backup power devices (UPS or generators), climate control equipment, fire suppression equipment, establish access policies, etc.

In a small business the list above might be one or two people doing all these jobs. In a large Enterprise environment this could be hundreds of people.

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Can anyone recommend a wireless home security camera brand/model (good in low light)?

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becaleca

I am looking for a wireless home security camera I can place in a window. I have read some reviews and cannot find one that is good in low light that is in my price range. I would not want to spend more than $300. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.

Answer
What will you be wirelessly connecting the camera to?

If a video security video recorder like
http://shop3.frys.com/search;jsessionid=igmkt3FrHDCr+YdP-r8Rdw**.node3?cat=-45940&pType=pDisplay
or a modified computer, then one with a base station that connects with an RCA cable to the recorder (or newly installed PC card) would be appropriate.

If you want it to be directly on a computer network (IP-based), and there is no base station (but yout wireless router needs to be working propertly), then an IP network camera is appropriate - and you see what the camera sees by connecting to it using a web browser on your computer...

In either case, for no- or low-light applications, the camera needs to see in the dark using infrared LEDs which come on when it gets dark enough.

Also, keep in mind that "wireless" is ONLY the video connection. The camera still needs a wire - for power. Some - not all - also have a small mic for picking up audio, too.

http://shop3.frys.com/search;jsessionid=igmkt3FrHDCr+YdP-r8Rdw**.node1?query_string=&cat=-45928&pType=pDisplay&resultpage=0&from=0&to=24

good security camera system for home?

vs2009

I have a budget of max $300 for a good security camera system to monitor my backyard and front of the house, any suggestions?

Answer
You may have trouble finding a reliable and working camera system for only $300. I might suggest saving up a little more to add to your budget if at all possible. Good wireless cameras are going to run $180-$400+ for each camera. The ones you can buy at Wal-Mart or whatever don't work very well and are more trouble than they're worth.

You should check out either SafeMart or Home Security Store. Home Security Store is more like a "home depot" for alarm system equipment.

Here's a good article on camera systems and a link to a review of SafeMart. Hope this helps.

http://www.alarmsystemreport.com/home-security-cameras/
http://www.alarmsystemreport.com/Alarm_System-detail/safemart-security-review/

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Why didn't my security camera record the video?

best security cameras for your home reviews image

Q. So yesterday I came home to a bit of a surprise... I live in a quit neighborhood so I never expected this. Anyway, I found my street blocked off, and when Arriving to my house, found the telephone pole in my neighbor from three doors down's yard snapped in half, and an SUV flipped in their yard.

Then I remembered I have security camera's that point almost directly where it happened. My security camera's record when they detect motion, but when reviewing the video's, it never tapped the accident? The last video before the accident was the mail carrier going up the street, then the next video was 10min later, which showed the car flipped upside down and the street full of cops, firetrucks, etc. But it missed the actual accident... how? The power surprisingly never went out, All my clocks were still set, computers still on, etc. How did it not record it? What's wrong with it?

Answer
Check your recording system, wire connection & motion detector sensor, I think it would be damaged among them.

What are some jobs that involve working on a computer?

Kim

I really like computers so I was thinking what kinda jobs are there were you have to work on a computer? And not like stay at home work, but like buisiness stuff I suppose? I would say something like being in a cubicle but Im not really sure what I would be working on then? Anyway any job ( thats not at home) that I can work on computer would be cool, and please explain what I would be doing. Thanks!

Answer
Here is a list of many non-Programming jobs:

Computer Technician - Works on computer hardware at user location or in service center. (entry level IT Job)
Service Center Coordinator - Schedules the repair of user community computers, orders spare parts, schedules staff, establishes priorities, maintains loaner laptops and non-US laptops for travel outside of US.
Help Desk Staff - answer questions and resolve problems for the user community. (entry level IT Job - Tier 1 support)
Storage Administrator - in charge of mass storage servers and devices.
Network Administrator - Works on routers, switches, hubs, cables, load balancers and all the other hardware that handles LAN and WAN network traffic. Also, may be responsible for IP phone service.
Systems Administrator or Systems Engineer- Works with servers, laptops and desktop computers to keep them free of problems and secure the data they contain. Responsible for Security group creation and memberships, server patching, anti-virus protection updates, password changes and any automated mechanisms that make these changes. These positions may be divided into server and desktop teams. Tier 2 support.
Enterprise Administrator - Handles Enterprise support and design issues. Tier 3 support.
Active Directory Administrator - Designs and administers Active Directory infrastructure, AD policies, access permissions, roles, group policies, separation of duties.
Exchange and Messaging Administrator - maintains mail systems servers, other mail related devices and the company messaging infrastructure.
Backup Administrator - Maintains backup devices and determines backup strategies so data that was deleted accidentally or intentionally can be recovered. Design and control how and when data is backed up, where the backups are stored and how long the backups are retained. They will test to be sure backups are valid and usable.
Disaster Recovery Specialist - Plans for disaster events so the company data and infrastructure can be brought back online as quickly as possible after a fire, flood, earthquake, terrorism or other disaster event. Plans for failover of services to alternate locations, if the primary location is not available.
Database Administrator - Maintains the company databases which may include customer and sales records, billing information, inventory and other data.
Computing Security Specialist - A company's biggest asset is its data and the Computing Security Specialist will work to try to keep that data protected from loss. They may be dealing with and defending against viruses, hoaxes, malware, keyloggers, phishing attacks, internal attacks and domestic and foreign intrusion. Develops monitoring and interception systems, filters and strategies and works with appropriate government agencies.
Corporate IT Acquisition Specialist - Works with acquired outside companies to establish migration into the corporate computing infrastructure.
Data Center Administrator - Maintains the data center facilities where the company's servers and other devices reside. They are responsible for physical security and may review badge reader and camera information to be sure that only individuals with proper access are getting close to the company's servers and other critical devices. Also, maintain backup power devices (UPS or generators), climate control equipment, fire suppression equipment, establish access policies, etc.

In a small business the list above might be one or two people doing all these jobs. In a large Enterprise environment this could be hundreds of people.

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good security camera system for home?

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vs2009

I have a budget of max $300 for a good security camera system to monitor my backyard and front of the house, any suggestions?

Answer
You may have trouble finding a reliable and working camera system for only $300. I might suggest saving up a little more to add to your budget if at all possible. Good wireless cameras are going to run $180-$400+ for each camera. The ones you can buy at Wal-Mart or whatever don't work very well and are more trouble than they're worth.

You should check out either SafeMart or Home Security Store. Home Security Store is more like a "home depot" for alarm system equipment.

Here's a good article on camera systems and a link to a review of SafeMart. Hope this helps.

http://www.alarmsystemreport.com/home-security-cameras/
http://www.alarmsystemreport.com/Alarm_System-detail/safemart-security-review/

What is the best security alarm system with no monthly bill for an one bedroom apartment?

LinTaivia'

Hello, I'm moving into my first apartment and its going to be me and my fiance. Well I'm trying to look for a good security alarm system so no one can break into my house n if so, the alarm will detect. Please give me so good answers and don't be as sarcastic cuz I'm moving soon. And also, please recommend to an alarm system that you have experienced. Thank you so much and God Bless you all

Answer
Well, a dog would be the cheapest option, however if you search for a home security beside a dog, you can install such as security camera, motion sensor, and the most important is connect it to an alarm system.

Most of those security system type is provided by a home security system company such as ADT and it's requiring you to pay for monthly bill, the advantage is alarm system is connected to security provider or nearest police station while the alarm is triggered. However, you still can do install it yourself and no need to pay for monthly bill, off course the system is weaker rather than system that provided by local security company, but it can still afford your budget, you can buy the components from local security companies, generally they available in one set kits.

Just give it try to search for another information online, and if you are want to do install it yourself, look for review and manual guide from articles online would be better idea...Links below may helpful

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