Home Security System

[blackcar 0]

I m a noob in this kind of stuffs, can someone point me the right direction. I m looking for camera devices to be placed at home and which can excess thru internet and most importantly comes with recording function downloaded in the website.

thanks

[adrian_john 1]

Blackcar, you can contact Certis Cisco or other private companies for what you described. I'll check for you on any recommended companies if you'd like. Some companies do set-up systems at reasonable rates too.

A typical set-up usually involves a DVR unit that has from 4 channels upwards in multiples of 4. As such, a single DVR unit can accomodate up to 4 camera units. Usually 4 is adequate for a typical apartment unless you wish to add on more. If you want the web access, there are some additional components involved. From the DVR (storage media is a hard disk drive), you can hook it to a computer or even your LCD TV. If ou want to get the appropriate coverage I believe there will be accompanying software/controls to scroll through and record or save.

The normal package goes with the DVR unit and 1 camera (incl installation etc.), that's abt 1+K, thereafter any additional camera units will be around $200/unit. Web access unit will be separate cost. You can check with them on the most up-to-date cost. Also, when getting a surveillance system, do also check if there's charges for testing and commisioning.

Some things to note with regards to cameras.

- The norm for installation in the house is at an angle which can capture a wide area. These should be the key areas that you'd have concerns over (be it for safety against theft, entry/exit points, monitoring of maid/children, blind spots etc.)

- If you intend to put it in the rooms and even bathrooms, do bear in mind privacy issues in terms of both yourself/own family as well as guests/visitors. If you will have the latter changing in rooms under ongoing surveillance, please do inform them to take note as this has legal implications.

- If you are living in HDB, note that by law, you are technically not allowed to conduct surveillance on common areas outside your unit lease line. However, in some cases, where people want to survey their entrances. The camera has to be deployed from within and angles adjusted accordingly to the entrance point. For private residential areas, you'd need to check with the MCST as there are different rules. Some private estates/condos already have surveillance on common areas, so you need not affix a unit at that point.

- The camera units supplied are usually visible dome cameras. If you want those pin-hole types, only some private companies can do that. And this again, has legal implications pertaining to privacy issues.

- Installation will involve quite alot of trunking and wiring. If you're having a false ceiling, its best to run it under before putting the false ceiling up. Otherwise, if a false ceiling already exists, you'd have to make openings and patch it back to ensure neat running of wires/cables and minimise visible trunking.

Hope this helps.

[blackcar 0]

hey, thanks in a million for the detail explanation. Being a noob i m thinking whether are there any wireless cameras in the market? The data i dont intend to save it on hard disks, instead in the website. So that i can access it whenever i want it.

No worries, dont intend to put in the toilet or using it for spying, lolz. Mainly for security reason when i m overseas.

Edited September 18, 2009 by blackcar

[hawthorne 0]

i remembered singtel have this service where u can access what is captured by your camera through your mobile phone.

You can check their website for more info

If you want to go DIY, network vendors like linksys and dlink manufactures wireless camera where you can plug in to your home wifi network. A basic linksys model cost abt $200-300 IIRC. However, they require some setting up to allow u to access the camera from the internet. May cause more headache if u r unsure how to do it.

The other worry is others may steal or vandalize your camera if u place them outside ur house, if u want to capture what is happening in front of your main door. so must also consider how to secure/protect your camera as well.

Edited September 18, 2009 by hawthorne

[blackcar 0]

i remembered singtel have this service where u can access what is captured by your camera through your mobile phone.

You can check their website for more info

If you want to go DIY, network vendors like linksys and dlink manufactures wireless camera where you can plug in to your home wifi network. A basic linksys model cost abt $200-300 IIRC. However, they require some setting up to allow u to access the camera from the internet. May cause more headache if u r unsure how to do it.

The other worry is others may steal or vandalize your camera if u place them outside ur house. so must also consider how to secure/protect your camera as well.

Ok noted thanks, will check it out. When thinking of the system setup already cause me headache, lolz

[hawthorne 0]

ya. cos ISPs block certain ports in your internet access, causing some services to fail to work when accessed from external networks through the internet. What work within your own LAN may not work externally.

U need to know the workarounds to get it working.

The singtel service i was talking about is http://home.singtel.com/consumer/products/...am_overview.asp

seems to be the easiest to set up.

[blackcar 0]

ya. cos ISPs block certain ports in your internet access, causing some services to fail to work when accessed from external networks through the internet. What work within your own LAN may not work externally.

U need to know the workarounds to get it working.

The singtel service i was talking about is http://home.singtel.com/consumer/products/...am_overview.asp

seems to be the easiest to set up.

Ok thank you !!! Checking out the link now.

[ianholt60 0]

Hi all.

Hey adrain thank for sharing such a useful post.

Its really helpful.

[potong.icecream 0]

try CISCO