An "IP" means an Internet Protocol address and it is quickly becoming the most utilised kind of security IP CCTV Camera for domestic and commercial premises due to its ease of use via the internet. The standard and undoubtedly the most typical camera type is known as an analogue camera and also the back finish /output signal typically used a coaxial cable and BNC connector that may be easily seen on any TV/monitor with video input. An IP CCTV Camera however uses a networked data cable or wireless network and will have to link to software that allows you to view and/or control the video feeds. AEL Systems, who design, supply, install and maintain CCTV North East IP Camera's can provide demonstrations of this remote online software if you are interested in seeing just how well it can perform. The advantage of an normal analog camera is the fact that frequently they're far cheaper and have been in existence technologies and they are fairly robust, however as they are becoming more and more outdated you may find that maintenance and replacement parts are starting to become more expensive. The advantage of IP CCTV Camera is they have better quality and can send high definition video feeds via your existing network. They are simple to setup, particularly when a network has already been in position in your home or place of work, and don't require a lot of overhead to maintain. Some IP CCTV Camera also include a BNC/Analog output allowing you to connect your camera to your existing non-IP Closed-circuit television system. This could permit you to connect the IP CCTV Camera to your digital recording device recording station and have a network connection attached permitting for remote viewing and recording to a local pc or off-site location. However, if you do go down this route you do need to make sure to verify the IP CCTV Camera is able to send video to both BNC/Analog output and through the network concurrently. So which solution fits your needs? This is really dependent on what you require from a system and what your budget is. Do you need to be able to remotely view/control your cameras from any internet location? Do you need high definition video stored digitally? Do you already have an existing network that can be utilised?

Saying that CCTV (short for “closed circuit television”) is incredibly useful when it comes to surveillance is the understatement of the year. It’s an excellent way to discreetly and expertly keep an eye on every nook and cranny of your property, as well as preserve solid evidence of anything that does happen to go down. It’s also pretty affordable in relation to some of the alternatives. No wonder it’s becoming more and more popular as the years go by! The following are just some of the many ways you can benefit by making CCTV part of your security arsenal.

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Any type of burglary can be distressing, but when it is on your own home it becomes a lot more personal and can leave you feeling vunerable and insecure. You not only have the loss of your possessions and any related damage, but the feeling that some has been through your belongings to deal with. Most people don't have the luxury of being able to afford 24 hour security guards to protect their property and therefore turn to other methods such as CCTV Surveillance.

The Government introduced electrical safety rules in 2005 for the Building Regulations in England & Wales. This means that now, almost all fixed electrical installation work carried out in domestic homes and must, by law, meet these Building Regulations.