Problems Faced During Installation of Video Surveillance System

Nowadays, security is a very big issue for everyone starting from the individual level to various business, multinational companies and ultimately of a nation. A security breach can cause immeasurable damage ranging from monetary loss to threat of life loss and complete closing of a business. This is why we are witnessing several people and business organizations installing surveillance systems to keep an eye on the various activities in and around their establishment. Surveillance systems are vital as they keep a tab of every activity and also help in preventing crimes.

In addition to this, the video footage from the video surveillance system can also be used as proof in case of any suspicious activity taking place in your facility. Consequently, in the last couple of years, rapid advances have been made in the field of video surveillance and this has made live monitoring also possible. However, most of the time it has been noticed that the installation of a video surveillance system becomes a bit troublesome. There are various reasons due to which integration of the video surveillance system might not be successful and you might face a problem. Here we will discuss some possible problems faced during the installation of a video surveillance system.

Compatibility issues

This is perhaps one of the most common problems faced by the majority of the people. This happens when you buy top of the line products from various brands and manufacturers. You might be astonished to find out that despite buying the best quality product from the market you might be facing trouble as the systems would not be working. The camera would not be recording videos and at other instance, the DVR would automatically stop storing the video footage. This problem is mainly caused because the products are not compatible with each other and are unable to function when integrated as a system.

Having easy access code or not at all

Most of the time it is seen that users are unaware of the fact that the videos from the security cameras are accessible to everyone on the internet. This gives an opportunity to mischief mongers and trouble makers to tamper with these videos. As it is a perfect opportunity for them to erase evidence of a break-in or a robbery. Moreover, it might happen that you might be trying to access a video of a particular incident or day but the video will not be available. Ease of video accessibility is very worrisome as criminals and intruders can use these videos to get a look into your business or home to plan their wrongdoings.

False alarms

False alarms are also very annoying to deal with and they also cost you hundreds of dollars each year. Furthermore, statistics reveal that almost 80% of the calls connected to law enforcement agencies configured through a surveillance system are estimated to be false ones. The worst part is that if these false alarms become repetitive in nature, then you will become hesitant to use the alarm system at all.

Incomplete coverage

One of the most common problems faced by many people is limited surveillance area. The major cause behind this issue is that people resort to low-cost packages which contain a bare minimum amount of cameras and alarms. The video surveillance system would be of no use if a burglar can enter your facility through an unguarded entrance. You must install a video surveillance system which covers your entire establishment.

Require huge manpower

Most of the installations using video surveillance systems have a large number of cameras with central control rooms for manually viewing the camera feeds. From this outlook, one can easily conclude that the task requires huge manpower, error-prone and not easily scalable. In addition to this, a huge amount of video footage has to be stored out of which a small quantity of data might be useful. Using advanced video surveillance systems will help in reducing manual inspection and verification to improve effectiveness.

Key concerns

There are certain key concerns when installing video surveillance systems like lack of regulation, standards, common operating specifications and performance evaluation. Every individual or organization decides what is best for them in the absence of a regulatory mechanism which defines specifications.

Finally

The video surveillance system is one of the best security systems that one can install to keep an eye on his house or business establishment. Whenever you are facing any issues with the integration of the video surveillance system, then you can seek help from professionals for smooth installation.

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