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Frequently Asked Questions: Home Security Cameras

What should I look for when choosing a home security camera?

There are many considerations that go into picking the best home security cameras for your home and needs. You’ll need to determine where the camera will be located (explore indoor cameras, outdoor cameras, and video doorbell cameras). Consider what you’d like the camera to do and if any special features are needed: night vision, two-way audio, floodlight, high-definition video resolution, alarms, connectivity to devices. Not all security cameras are created equal! Do your research to make sure you are finding the right camera for your unique needs.

Where should home security cameras be installed?

Security cameras can be installed inside or outside of your home. Many people choose to put their exterior cameras near the entrance of the home, and near garages and driveways. The backyard is also a popular area to keep an eye on with a floodlight security camera. Depending on your home’s interior, you can install security cameras in multiple rooms and floors to make sure that any potential area of entrance is covered and monitored.

CPI Security offers a range of indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras. Where you’d like your cameras set up is largely up to you and can vary depending on the layout of your home and property. CPI Security’s experts can work with you to customize your security system package with the right cameras for your needs.

How many indoor cameras and outdoor cameras should I install?

The number of security cameras to install is not a set number and can vary based on several factors, including the size of your property, the square footage of your home, the number of entrances, and any other personal protection needs that an individual has. Those looking to secure their entire large home may need more indoor and outdoor cameras than someone in a small apartment. To secure the perimeter of your home, you will likely need three or more cameras. To keep the inside of your home protected, you may want a separate camera for each room or point of entry that you want covered.

Security isn’t one-size-fits-all. Work with a CPI Security expert to build the perfect camera security coverage for your unique situation.

What are home security cameras?

Home security cameras are video recording devices that are meant to monitor and protect your home. You can purchase indoor security cameras to keep your home’s interior covered, or outdoor security cameras to monitor the perimeter. CPI Security’s outdoor cameras include traditional Outdoor Security Cameras with intelligent motion detection and audio/visual theft deterrent, Floodlight Cameras with two-way audio, proactive deterrence features like lights and a powerful siren, and popular Video Doorbell Cameras that provide security, convenience, and peace of mind at your front door.

Do I need a home security camera?

It is a simple question that many people ask themselves, and really it comes down to the level of security that you want to add to your home or business. Devices like security sensors on your doors and windows and motion detectors in your home can do a good job of alerting you when a point of entry has been open or closed, but without a security camera, you can’t actually see what is going on at your home if something is triggered while you are away.

CPI’s security cameras also ensure that help gets to you faster when you need it. If an alarm is triggered at your home, your alarm system notifies our award-winning Monitoring Center. Using cutting-edge Real Time Response℠, if we cannot confirm you are ok through two-way audio communication, our specialized team can utilize your security cameras to verify that an emergency is taking place, and if necessary, dispatch authorities while providing real-time information.

Leveraging the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol with partnering agencies, CPI’s average receipt to dispatch rate is 84% faster than traditional response times, getting you the help you need as quickly as possible. This is possible thanks to cutting-edge security cameras.

Why do I need a video doorbell camera?

Smart video doorbells offer plenty of advantages, from the obvious benefits to ones you might not have even thought of. The camera feature can tell you when packages arrive and even serve as a deterrent for porch pirates who may want to steal them. CPI’s video doorbells connect to your app, so you can always know who is at your door, even when you aren’t home. You can use two-way audio to speak to visitors without having to answer the door or even be at your property. Enhanced night vision available on some video doorbell cameras even gives you these benefits in the dark.

Not so obvious, having a video doorbell and a professionally monitored security system at home could save you money on homeowner’s insurance. CPI’s Essentials Video Doorbell and Video Doorbell Pro both work with our entire suite of security devices and connect directly to your smartphone app and are monitored 24/7 by our award-winning monitoring station. And should you ever experience a break-in, the high-definition video from these cameras could serve as valuable evidence for police.

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