3 Genuinely Useful Things You Can Do With Security Cameras

Most people install a security camera for surveillance of their property and to deter criminals, but there are some other genuinely useful ways they can be put to good use.

To check on elderly relatives

Using a home security camera to keep an eye on elderly or vulnerable loved ones can give caregivers and family members additional peace of mind. This can be useful to spot whether the person has had an accident or a fall and to check if they’re safely out of bed in the morning or settled for the night.

For people with dementia or another cognitive impairment, a camera can be used to control the risk of them wandering outside. You could use it to check they have made a meal or if home care workers have called. A dome CCTV camera may be your best option as it is very discrete when installed which will reduce feelings of being ‘watched’ and associated distress. Remember though, you will usually need permission to install a camera for these purposes. Check the latest government guidance on this before you proceed.

Monitor the kids

As children grow older we can’t keep an eye on them 24 hours a day. If you’re out at work then you can keep tabs on them with an appropriately positioned security camera. That’s particularly useful for those who are legally old enough to be left at home (aka ‘latch key kids’) and sufficiently mature to be trusted but for whom you’ll still worry.

Another great use, particularly with more of us working from home than ever and working outside of the traditional office hours, is being able to check on the kids when they’re playing outside and you’re indoors. A camera with a garden or patio view and with sound will alert you to any potential issues as they play.

For insurance and liability purposes

Whether you put a security camera to use in your business or your home, it will provide a range of benefits when it comes to considering liability claims and enhancing factors relating to insurance.

For example, with ever-increasing extreme weather events and more frequent severe winter storms, damage to property is an increasing problem for property owners and for insurance companies. If a tree blows over and damages your car, you can easily prove the damage was caused by circumstances beyond your control by supplementing an insurance claim with footage from a security camera. A dome security camera is weatherproof and if properly installed shouldn’t have a problem with stormy conditions.

And, for those who run a business, security cameras are increasingly essential for a number of reasons. Should something untoward happen and a customer accuses the company or a member of its staff of something, having footage of an incident increases your ability to find out exactly what happened and defend any potential claim.

Whatever your home or workplace needs, the uses for security cameras are extensive Be it peace of mind or to prevent crime and fraudulent activity, it really can come down to a question of can you afford not to invest in one or a system of multiple CCTV cameras?