How to install a surveillance camera
The surveillance camera system can be installed by following the following steps:
Make a schematic diagram to determine the places to place the surveillance cameras.
Procurement of the appropriate monitoring system; Where each piece can be purchased separately, or an integrated system can be purchased, the system must contain the following components:
Surveillance cameras with a number ranging from one to three cameras.
Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
Suitable wires, such as Siamese cables, BNC cables, and various electrical wires.
Set up a recording and monitoring device to store and display images and videos on a computer monitor or small TV.
Test equipment before installation by making sure that cables, digital recorders and cameras are working.
Choosing a suitable angle to install the camera on, as it is preferable that the angle be high and wide, making sure that the camera is close to a source of electrical current, and if the camera is installed outside, it is recommended to place it at a height of more than 3 meters so that it is not easily destroyed.
Mount the camera in the desired location, using the adhesive tapes provided with the camera, or with screws.
Connect the camera to a power source.
Connect the camera with the digital recorder (DVR) using the appropriate cables.
Connect the wireless camera to the computer by installing the software on the disc that came with the camera.
Write the camera's IP address, which can be typed into any web browser to view the camera remotely.
Connecting the screen with the digital recorder (DVR) by the appropriate cables, where several cameras can be linked with the recorder to record and save what these cameras photograph.
Regular maintenance of the system.
The best types of surveillance cameras
Among the best types of surveillance cameras that can be purchased are the following:
Camera (Netatmo).
Camera (Nest).
Camera (Logi Circle).
Camera (Netgear Arlo Q).
Camera (Hikvision Ezviz Mini Plus).
Camera (Foscam F19853EP).
Camera (Sengled Snap).
Camera (Samsung SmartCam SNH-P6410NB).
An alternative to the traditional monitoring system
The traditional monitoring system can be replaced with a cheaper system through two Skype accounts, and making a video call between them, and for this process the user needs the following components:
A computer or laptop.
Webcam.
Fairly fast internet connection.
A second set of the previous components is in the other place where the surveillance camera is required, and a mobile phone with a camera and connected to the Internet can be used, and the Skype application is installed on it.
Video call recording software.
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