While keeping an eye on a distant car park, outbuilding or even field is easy with the correct CCTV equipment and setup installed, a simple point and shoot is not enough.
Go Wireless or Cellular
Wireless or 4G CCTV cameras can be used for sites that are too far apart to run cable across. These types of cameras connect to a mobile network and do not require any cables to be run across the site.
Use Solar or Battery Power
Solar-powered CCTV cameras can often be the best solution for off-grid locations, such as farmland or even a garden, as they are powered by a solar panel and have a battery backup, so they will continue to function throughout the year, even during the darkest months.
Cover More Ground With PTZ Cameras
A PTZ camera can cover a large area and give a close up of objects of interest within that area, removing the need for numerous fixed cameras to be scattered across a site. Often just one PTZ camera can provide the same amount of coverage as three fixed cameras.
Monitor From Your Phone
Most modern CCTV systems now come with a live-view app which allows you to view your cameras, receive motion alerts etc. This makes checking your CCTV system for Gloucester sites, spread over several locations, a lot quicker. CCTV Gloucester is covered in more detail at https://apmfireandsecurity.com/cctv-installation/cctv-installation-gloucester.
Record Smart, Not Constantly
Storage should be set up to allow recording only when movement occurs. Then ensure there is enough local / cloud storage to allow the system to retain footage for several weeks. In addition, consideration must be given to ensure that the overall system is operating within the terms of the ICO’s operating CCTV guidelines and also adhering to the relevant signage and data retention rules.
With the correct power, connectivity and recording set up, even the most remote area of a site can be monitored and protected.
