CCTV for home?

[Superhoops]

As the title says really folks what are your thoughts. I can get my hands on a kit with four cameras, dvr & monitor for a bargain price.

Just wondering if this is OTT or if any of you fellow growers have any advice and do's or dont's etc.

My street has had a few break ins recently and also peoples sheds in their gardens are being targeted.

Thanks

SH

 

[Harry Gypsna]

Is it wireless?? Wireless CCTV systems are not secure, anyone can buy a scanner to look at your CCTV(although I admit it seems unlikely)-so it wouldn't be any good for watching inside a growroom.
Things like motion sensor lights-especially the ones that make a noise also are much better deterrants than CCTV-which lets face it can be defeated by that high-tech piece of kit, the hoodie. Another good one is crunchy gravel on the ground all around your gaff.
If its a wired system, and its a bargain- then go for it. Upgrading all your locks would be better though-especially if you've got "Euro cylinders"(almost definate if your doors are pvc) or ordinary Yale locks-google lock bumping and lock snapping-there's a lot of that going on.

 

[Superhoops]

Is it wireless?? Wireless CCTV systems are not secure, anyone can buy a scanner to look at your CCTV(although I admit it seems unlikely)-so it wouldn't be any good for watching inside a growroom.
Things like motion sensor lights-especially the ones that make a noise also are much better deterrants than CCTV-which lets face it can be defeated by that high-tech piece of kit, the hoodie. Another good one is crunchy gravel on the ground all around your gaff.
If its a wired system, and its a bargain- then go for it. Upgrading all your locks would be better though-especially if you've got "Euro cylinders"(almost definate if your doors are pvc) or ordinary Yale locks-google lock bumping and lock snapping-there's a lot of that going on.

Hey HG thanks for taking the time to reply.

The kit is wired I wouldn't trust wireless. The cameras are infrared and don't give off any light whatsoever so I was thinking about putting one in my groom when I'm finished setting it up and having 1 at the front of my house and one on the back looking onto my shed/garden. I think it also has the option to use a smart phone remotely to monitor but again im not sure if i trust this.

Thanks for the tips on the other bits, the gravel is a good one, and also cheap so I'm gonna look into that.

Thanks again.

SH

 

[mowood3479]

i would want something that is internet capable and send email alerts with any motion detection.... what good is a camera if while ur gone, there is a break in and the perps take ur dvr... thats what i would do if i broke into a place with cctv, just take it all with me...
im not very smart so if i can think of it im sure ur average junky thief could.. my two cents.
btw just bought a internet connected security camera from radio shack for 150$.. hvent set it up yet though, so no opionion on it yet