How to Install a Home Video Survelliance and Security System

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The pan/tilt/zoom camera and dvr i purchased exceed my expectations!http://www.rctophobby.com/fr/r...

Isabelle Gemon

May 6, at 2:03am

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Excellent Video - I like how you drilled into the basement to organize your wires - my thoughts exactly prior to watching this. It looks as though you drilled into the attic above the garage(if you have one)? That mount is the only one I am not sure how you completed. Maybe you brought it in the garage then drilled into the basement? Lots of options I guess. Great work.

Ryan

Apr 19, at 8:53am

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I wonder if the Swann systems are better than the system I purchased from SuperCircuits several years ago? Mine can't see as far at night as advertised, senses motion and turns on when nothing is happening, yet at other times does not activate when you walk right up to the camera.

Baileywick

Mar 4, at 12:30pm

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What is the approx cost?

Allen Gordon

Mar 3, at 6:08pm

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Is there such a thing as wireless security cameras? Running all those wires looks like a hassle and could be impossible for some locations. By the way, I enjoyed the little bit of comedy at the end!

papa11

Mar 3, at 1:08pm

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Oh it sounds fine, Bro.

papa11

Mar 3, at 1:04pm

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I like this one too! If I could buy all that I need if would cost me a month pay.

Ernie White

Mar 3, at 4:30am

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Just a heads up guys. DO NOT install your wiring like this guy did, very unprofessional and ugly. It can easily be cut. Only with a last resort do this but drop wires through conduit into the basement. Instead run your wires to the attic or down a wall into the basement. These swan cams aren't that great either. I agree this is an oversimplified install, fishing wire through walls can be tricky.

CCTV TECH

Sep 23, at 12:05am

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"are going to be run".......crap....that doesnt sound proper....sorry

Rob Rio

Aug 21, at 6:28pm

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Great video....Usually the hardest part of installing your own system is running the wire (and proper networking)...David and Jeri if you have not purchased a system as of yet (I know Im a little late with this comment) try Costco.com...they have a number of Swann systems like the one shown by Ron and fairly reasonable as far as price...I agree with Bruce as far as minimizing outdoor exposure...three of my cameras are going to be run right into attic just inches from mount which brings wiring inside...all depends on type of house and where cameras are mounted among other factors of course...Al B great point on drilled holes..(bring wires through one at at time.......Eric: DVR should connect right to your router if you have one...that will give you your internet access after you download or run software.....Thanks again Ron....

Rob Rio

Aug 21, at 6:25pm

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Great video Ron! Nowadays, homeowners are installing video surveillance systems themselves. It's not that complicated thanks to videos like this. Someone wondered where they could get a similiar system with great features like viewing / recording during the day and night. I went to www.vista1protection.com and purchased one of their systems designed especially for homeowners and easy installation. I watch my cameras online all the time when my family and I are away. It wasn't nearly as expensive as I thought it would be.

Bill Davenport

Nov 2, at 1:42am

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Whoa, things just got a whole lot eisaer.

Disney

Oct 21, at 8:32pm

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I much prefer to the Linux based/operated systems, as they are open source and just as good and cheaper than the M$ versions. Yea, exposed wire is never a good thing in security. Pretty big hole you need to push through one conductor wire.

Bruce Arkwright, Jr.

Oct 10, at 9:21am

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Ron, we know that that GMC van was yours a while ago. EVERYONE please do not use your stepladder as Ron does. All 4 feet are not used. Stepladders should not be used as a leaning ladder. Work off of the side or get a Little Giant or one of it's clones. Also those white/clear cable clips are not good in an outside sitution. The black one are better. As an ex-professional low voltage "whore" I get a quality CCTV catalog. From www.supercuits.com looks good and says they will give you free phone call information. I am not a $ale$person for them.

Michael Williams

Oct 9, at 3:33pm

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Nice for monitoring, but if using as part of a security system the wiring should not be outside--where it can be easily cut. The hole in the hardwood floor could have been smaller by not pushing all the plugs through at the same time.

Al B

Oct 9, at 1:50pm

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The installation in the video seems oversimplified. I don't have a basement--just a cramped crawl space, stucco walls and what if you don't want a gaping hole in your nice hardwood floors? How does it connect to the internet for remote access?

Eric Smith

Oct 9, at 1:42pm

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Jeri and David - On the main page it lists this system is from Swann. If you click on the link or go to their website, it lists their systems and prices. Thanks for sharing this Ron!

Mary H.

Oct 9, at 8:57am

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Hi Ron, My place has been borken into a few times now. Last time was my Harleydavidson motorcycle. I want to do something now. I saw your How to install and home video survelliance and security system. I was very impressed how many cameras you could connect to the unit. (8) It looks like a very nice system for day and night. Night vision (IR) is just what i'm looking for. Could you please send me info on what type unit you installed and the cost of the unit and cameras. It would be very helpfull at this time, for I need alot of help before I get robbed again. Thanks....Dave

David

Oct 9, at 6:25am

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i just recently bought a security system from www.security-labs.com. though i purchased their equipment at other sites in order to not pay the extra bucks. The pan/tilt/zoom camera and dvr i purchased exceed my expectations! If you buy a cheap camera..they may last , but the quality of the picture will be less than if you bought a more expensive camera system. Shop around. Get a fast codex and a fast DVR that matches the camera..or you will be sorry you didnt pay the extra dollars in the FIRST place. If you go cheap..you get cheap.

Oct 9, at 5:26am

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Hi Ron, I have been looking at installing a system myself. The cameras you installed look expensive, what does a system like that cost ? Thanks Jeri

Jeri Malm

Oct 9, at 1:15am

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Is there a home pc based system that doesn't require a subscription, but also has water detection, alerts, and internet accessible video?

scottie stromme

Aug 5, at 11:07pm

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