Upgrading your CCTV system gives you access to enhanced resolution, remote surveillance, increased storage capacity, and other modern conveniences. An upgrade may also be due if you have an outdated system, growing security demands, or maintenance issues. Here’s more information about how to upgrade your security camera system:
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Assess Your Requirements
The first step in upgrading a security camera system is thorough evaluation. Before you invest in new ethernet cables, IP cameras, and top-capacity recorders, find out what your security system lacks. A thorough assessment allows you to identify areas that require extra cameras or upgrades. Evaluation areas include image quality, existing technology, camera functionality, maintenance requirements, expansion capability, cost efficiency, and integrations.
Low-resolution footage and limited functionality issues of outdated technology can be fixed by installing new cameras and cables. Such upgrades can provide high resolution for crisp footage and smart integrations like Wi-Fi connectivity, AI-driven monitoring, real-time warning, and remote live streaming. If you’re expanding your property with a new garage, deck, or pool, a system upgrade may include new cameras to cover the added locations. Upgrades can also reduce your maintenance requirements while supporting seamless smart home integrations.
Choose the Right Cameras
Modern cameras offer high-resolution footage, increased zooming capability, Wi-Fi, motion sensors, night vision, two-way audio, and other smart integrations. High-resolution footage also has clearer video details. Increased zooming and night vision allow you to capture sharp images at night while motion sensors alert you when someone is at your house. Doorbell cameras with two-way audio let you have remote conversions with the person at your door.
Sophisticated cameras automatically record and download live videos and photos. You can review the history later or watch live from anywhere. Indoor and outdoor security cameras also feature flexible mounting options, wide angles, wireless designs, and advanced functionality. These upgrades allow you to monitor what’s happening inside and outside your home in real time directly on your phone.
Replace Your Recorder
Your stream video recorder allows you to store video footage from your surveillance cameras for later access. Modern recorders let you connect several cameras for round-the-clock recording. These cameras feature USB and HDMI outputs for local viewing on a TV screen or desktop monitor. Upgrading your cameras also gives you access to better resolution and compatibility. Check your recorder’s specifications to determine the resolution it can handle. Choose a camera that connects to an ethernet source for remote network access through a browser or app.
Update Your Cables
Damaged or worn-out cables can cause problems with your old or new DVR. Your videos may produce strobing and rolling lines, ghosting vertical lines, rainbow lines, glitchy artifacts, and off-color videos. Thin pre-made cables designed for analog systems require an upgrade when installing high-definition cameras. HD-premade cables work with HD analog systems but need an upgrade when installing 4K, network-based, and coax cameras.
Certain cables support high-quality resolutions and work with both analog systems and 4K coax security cameras. Ethernet network cables are used for IP network-based security cameras and network video recorders (NVRs). You can upgrade an ethernet cable if it doesn’t work or when installing a high-powered camera. Cable upgrades can deliver consistently high-quality videos.
Upgrade Your Security Camera System Today
Upgrading a security surveillance system requires an experienced professional and high-quality hardware. You can install new cameras, recorders, cables, and software to give you 24/7 real-time surveillance. Before selecting the security cameras, make sure you evaluate your space to determine proper placement. Ask for help from a reputable professional if you are unsure of where your new cameras should go. Contact a residential automation company today to find out more about upgrading your security camera system.
