Home Video Surveillance Options

Most of the new home surveillance systems involve using your PC (connected to the Internet) in conjunction with one or more security cameras placed inside or around your house. These can be either wired or wireless cameras (wireless tends to be more expensive but is also easier to install since it doesn't involve digging into your walls to lay new wiring). Hidden or "spy" cameras are also an option, especially popular with folks who want to monitor a nanny ("nanny cams") or someone else who may be in the house while you are away. The tie in with the home computer makes it so you can check your cameras from work or wherever you may be (just log into your control panel via the web).

If you're not much of a PC buff, there are still many camera systems that work with a TV and VCR.

How much can you expect to pay for a home video surveillance system? Well, as you can imagine the prices vary greatly depending on how many cameras, quality of equipment, range of cameras, sophistication of software, etc. etc. In short, you can get a simple webcam/software setup which can watch one room for under a $100. For a whole house security surveillance system with built in backups for power outages and emergencies, expect four-figure prices.

Some simple home surveillance system kits out there:
Wireless Video Surveillance Camera and Monitor (This comes with a monitor rather than working with your PC)
Video Entry System Surveillance
Weatherproof and Infrared Surveillance Set (Good for outdoors/night time)
Video surveillance cameras

More Articles on home surveillance:
Wireless Video Surveillance System Information
How to Install a Wireless Home Security System