warriorcat Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hey, What is the most suitable security camera system for my needs? I'm in the UK. Within 8 years I have had four known break-in attempts, one of which was successful. I live in a ground floor flat with a front door, a back door & 3 large windows in the living room, kitchen & bedroom. I wish to: monitor each window & door. See who is at the door. Be notified on my phone when activity is detected I want the system to be low-maintenance. I live 10 metres from an A road. The distance from my door & window to the gate at the front is 2 metres. The distance from my door & window to the gate at the back is 3-4 metres. IP cameras? CCTV cameras? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hi and welcome, do you have a monitored alarm installed? Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorcat Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Hello. No not yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 What is your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 In order I'd look at physical security (supplimentary locks to doors and windows), then an alarm, CCTV rarely deters it just means you can watch the covered faces whilst they ransack your home. 1 Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Yep, I'd sort that security and alarm first. Otherwise you'll merely be looking at your phone every ten seconds when the bushes move and cause an alert, or reviewing the footage 8 hours later when the perps are long back home and musing what lovely head coverings they are wearing and, yes, they really did smash that window hard and take the TV. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorcat Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 £300 is my initial budget. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) You will struggle to get any CCTV worthwhile fitted for that, you would be hard pushed to get any decent kit worth having alone tbh Edited November 28, 2016 by datadiffusion Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 £300 would unlikely get you something reliable and professionally installed, personally I'd sort the alarm and then maybe look at something like the Nest cam. https://store.nest.com/uk/product/security/camera?gclid=CjwKEAiAyO_BBRDOgM-K8MGWpmYSJACePQ9CNmLiXr4IwuN9oniTGlOJAqzKS27702l2BhbQssUVmhoCgdDw_wcB Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Bear in mind 'premium' monitoring and cloud recording is £8 a month, which will soon add up. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 But affordable @ the outset and possibly more important, within budget for a couple? Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 More affordable, still needs installation of a kind. Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Meh! Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I'd recommend Nest over Swann any day that's for sure! Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I just did... Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datadiffusion Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I know, just adding my much needed approval. 1 Quote So, I've decided to take my work back underground.... to stop it falling into the wrong hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Yep I agree. Looking at budget, and the fact you stated low maintenance. I'd make sure any door and window locks are sufficient, add or upgrade if necessary. Dummy box and a few battery powered adhesive shock sensors on vulnerable windows. Maybe you'll have change left for a pie dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Get yourself a budget of £2.5k for Cctv and around £1200 for your alarm All depends what you value everything at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 But that's not low maintenance, they all have ongoing costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 11 hours ago, warriorcat said: £300 is my initial budget. Thanks Get a big dog, theyre cheap from rescue centres. Nest will let you see them breaking in, assuming that you get the notification on your phone, and as Steve says if their faces are covered it wont be much help. There is nothing security wise that I would recommend with a £300 budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Problem with the dog is they are easy to bypass, take too much feeding and exercising and poo everywhere. c£300 may get you a budget systems from a local company, Google a local, reputable company ideally someone who is either SSAIB or NSI someone like: http://ess-security-specialists.co.uk/ (ask for Chris) http://ukredsecurity.co.uk/ (Ask for Kevin) Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amps Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, norman said: http://ukredsecurity.co.uk/ (Ask for Kevin) All systems to current European Standards EN50131 (PD6662:2004) and DD243 Jeez they got their finger on the pulse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 They are in Leeds, news takes time... Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorcat Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Thank you very much for your replies. Some of the replies have made me chuckle especially the pie dinner one! Thanks again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 you will get used to tsi humour Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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