I would like to put some security cameras around the outside of the house, because of trouble with the neighbors. I would like to view what the cameras see, later. I think I would need at least three cameras, one on the car in the street, one on the front porch area, and one on the back yard area. Or maybe two in the front.
What is the best way to do this?
About how much would it cost?
How Much Would It Cost To Set Up Home Security Camera System?
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Little Dog
November 7, 2009 at 2:50 pm
You can easily install a wireless surveillance system. These cameras are somewhat expensive, however they are worth it. A basic wired 4 camera weatherproof surveillance system would cost $599.99 from http://www.homesecuritystore.com.
It includes a DVR so you can playback video recorded by your cameras.
ferretki
November 7, 2009 at 2:56 pm
It depends what you want to do with the video.
An inexpensive consumer 4-channel surveillance DVR is about $300.
Add in a 500 gig hard drive for about $70 (records the video).
4 cameras – Average $100 each for outdoor rated, night vision, so $400… budget around $1,000 for a low-end, multi-camera, system.
The expensive part is the labor. Are you planning to install it yourself? How will the camera’s wires get from the camera to the DVR? Thinking “wireless” cameras? They still need electricity – so is there power where you want to install the cameras?
Actually, “wireless” security cameras use more wires than wired ones… The camera needs power (1 wire) and transmits video wirelessly to a base station. The base station needs power and a wire to the DVR. Total = 3 “wires”. A wired camera has one long “combo” cable that carries video and power.
How do you want to monitor that video? The DVR has a video-out connection that can connect to any TV with a working, available, composite (yellow RCA jack) plug. More expensive DVRs can be added to a computer network…
Frys (and Frysdotcom) has a good selection of security and surveillance stuff…