The home security market has grown extensively over the past few years, with advances in technology allowing more people to buy wireless cameras for their home, and have affordable cameras fitted by a CCTV installer.
However, some people choose to buy fake security cameras instead, thinking that this will offer them the same deterrent protection. Here are some of the reasons why you shouldn’t use dummy cameras for your home security.
They Can Be Easy to Identify
Although you may think that dummy security cameras look just as convincing as real ones, unfortunately, this isn’t the case. Many criminals are acutely aware of the security features people put inside and outside their homes. They need to be able to quickly identify what security measures a house has, and this will include whether cameras are real or fake.
Dummy cameras will often have a blinking LEDs and look less sophisticated than real cameras. It can also be easy to forget to check the batteries, so the light will eventually stop blinking.
Dummy Cameras Create a False Sense of Security
Even though you are aware that the camera you are using is a dummy, the fact that it is there will give you a sense of security. You will think that no-one will come to your house and that it is acting as a deterrent. However, because criminals can spot most fake cameras not installed by a professional CCTV installer, your feelings of safety will be false.
In the worst case, it may even lead you to be less cautious with other security measures, which could eventually lead to burglary or other criminal activity in your home.
Fitted CCTV Cameras Are Correctly Set Up
When you are looking to fit a dummy camera, you will often do this yourself, as it is an easy job to do. However, this may mean that you place it in the wrong location, meaning it’s hidden from view or not convincing to criminals.
It is far more effective to employ a local Galway CCTV installation company that is familiar with fitting security cameras to install genuine ones for you. They have experience in the most practical ways to place the cameras so that no area of the outside is hidden.
Real Cameras Can Save You Money
Most insurance companies will offer you a discount on your home insurance if you have working security cameras. This is because not only will they be a real deterrent for burglars, but there is also more chance of the culprits being caught from the camera footage.
Although dummy cameras might save you a small amount of money, they will not be eligible for a house insurance discount.
Along with these examples, there are many other reasons to avoid dummy security cameras. Genuine cameras are now more affordable than ever, and they offer real peace of mind for you and your family. They will also be a far more effective deterrent. You can find CCTV installer companies near you in Galway that will be able to go through everything and help you choose the right type.