Tips to Prevent & Catch Crimes with Home Surveillance Systems

If you read the news on home security cameras, you’ll see that homeowners across the nation are successfully protecting their families with surveillance systems. Burglars are caught more easily today thanks to individuals’ cameras. As more people in the neighborhood install them, neighbors are helping each other stop crime.  

If you have or are planning on adding home surveillance systems to your property in the Lake Norman, NC area, there are many ways to make the most of your technology. To ensure your security system performs its best, continue reading below.

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Don’t Hide Your Cameras

Unless you’re trying to sneakily catch someone you suspect is stealing your mail, don’t hide your security cameras. Most burglars are deterred by the presence of cameras and will decide not to rob a home where they’ll be caught. If they can see a camera visibly on your property, they will most likely choose a more accessible house to break into and will leave yours alone.  

Cover More Than the Front Door

It makes sense to guard the front door with surveillance cameras, but you’d be missing a massive blind spot to ignore other areas of your home. Include security cameras on your back doors, ground floor windows, and even the roof. Remember, if trespassers see that there’s only a camera at the front door, they may decide to try another break-in point. With a camera on your driveway or by the fence, they might not even take a step onto your lawn.  

Use Motion Detection & Alerts

Cameras are great to catch a criminal after an unfortunate break-in, or to intimidate criminals for trying. But if you’re away from home or asleep, you won’t know that your cameras have detected anything unless you have a comprehensive security system. You’ll need motion sensors installed that trigger automatic messages when activity is detected. If your cameras catch something, you’ll receive an alert instantly on your phone. From there, you can check the footage on your app and see who set off the sensor. If you see something suspicious, you’ll be able to call the police right away.  

Ready to protect your Lake Norman, NC home? Call The Integrated Home at (704) 412-4040 or fill out our online form here.