The New Internet Protocol and Home Security Systems

HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS


Many home security products on the market offer systems with radio frequency, microwave, or infrared detectors. Basically, all these types of systems do is check for motion in front of the radio frequency sensor to learn if a circuit is broken. Then the system contacts you or the alarm central, by a phone land line. The land line connections can be fast or slow in response and, normally, call just one person at a time.


The average contact time is usually more than 20 seconds, gives burglars adequate time to prohibit and terminate the system's call function. An owner can disarm the alarm, but requires 20 seconds to complete the process. Sometimes, coding in the right code is so stressful or difficult for an owner, and the alarm is triggered. Alarms that are set off erroneously, causes everyone to panic, and creates a nuisance alarm.


Consumers should see a sharp decrease in security system pricing.

Phone companies have decided to move to Internet Protocol (IP) phone service. The move to Internet Protocol phone service will give higher service opportunities than the old analog landlines. Soon, you can expect your phone company to offer television, radio, and shopping services through the Internet line. This enhancement will earn them much more money than the analog systems.

WIRELESS SECURITY SYSTEMS


Wireless security systems, with radio frequency connections, are made by individual manufacturers to prevent other manufacturing companies from using their products. But, the systems are not secure and can be monitored from outside the system. And, they lack decent coding to maintain low prices and be competitive on the market.

Unfortunately, the buyer is not getting the safety and security they need. But, homeowners are demanding high quality systems in return for their investment. Just as Internet safety concerns have heightened, improvements to home security systems now have protectable wireless security systems. Of course, the home security system must be equipped with a small computer to be able to utilize wireless security systems.

Internet Protocol-based systems are rallying for customers, and consumers can expect to see lower prices. Internet based systems can efficiently communicate with other Internet based systems. These systems will offer increased security and protection to homeowners.


SECURITY CAMERAS SYSTEMS


Today, the majority of people use an analog CCTV security camera system for protection, because the cameras are available in various sizes, and have lenses for special uses. These security cameras are usually connected to a digital video recorder. The event is recorded, saved, and can be reviewed at a later time. However, burglars try to locate these recording devices. If the camera cannot see them they can't be identified, because, after all, an image tells much more than the traces left behind. A security camera with a digital video recorder is popular, because simple cameras with IR-LED's, and easy to use digital video recorders are priced low. But, what the eye does not see, the digital video recorder cannot record. The big problem with these low cost camera, is the image resolution. The number of pixels and size of the CCD or CMOS element determine the image quality. Another important consideration, is the ability, or inability, to cope with changing light conditions or low light levels. Many feel this type of security system is no more than a window dressing.


Internet Protocol cameras offer greater efficiency with different levels of lighting, but you need to remember to check the image resolution thoroughly before buying. These cameras offer excellent views from mobile phones, dual audio communications and remote controls through an Internet connection. As new technology develops, prices for this type of camera will decrease. We, already, store images locally or on the Internet, thus reducing the need to buy additional equipment.


Internet Protocol holds the future home security systems. Many of us already store family photos, pay our bills, advertise and manage businesses, and shop on line. A digital video recorder is no longer needed to store your security images, when they can be stored safely on the Internet. And, it's more convenient, easier, cheaper, and reliable than local storage. The newest technology is based upon Internet Protocol, for obvious reasons. Connecting our security to the Internet, will be more reliable, more convenient and a lot easier to use. Besides, we get remote control, less worries, and less cost and investments, in the long run.


This service is available for everyone interested in a good solid security system to protect themselves and their families. Internet Protocol cameras are available in most web shops. Just connect the cameras to an online service, and your security is the best of both worlds. And, best of all, you don't need throw away your old systems, just hook them up to the new system. Video web servers are available to connect analog cameras to the Internet. You can connect your alarm system to the cameras, and send images to the Internet whenever there is an alarm situation. Many new services will be offered by these service suppliers for storing your security camera images in the future.