This is a controversial topic for both the customers and the sellers. It is something crucial to consider if you plan on installing CCTV both indoors and outdoors. The answer to this question is yes. You can use indoor CCTV for outdoor use. But there are certain things you need to be aware before deciding on this.
Firstly, you want to be sure that the selected model of CCTV that you buy is
compatible both at your home and your compound outside. There are several
similarities between both CCTVs. They are normally similar styles and the
features very similar with one another. But what makes the CCTV different is due
to the factors it is placed at. Say for example, you are in a CCTV shop and do
not know what is more suitable since you live in an apartment or a flat.
Assuming that both the apartment and flat are almost the same style (a building
has several tenants living in it and you are just across each other), it is okay
to use an internal CCTV in the open. The reason behind this is because it is in
a semi enclosed area, i.e. on your main entrance and back door. Location of the
CCTV is entirely up to your decision.
Both the security cameras are making use of the famous electromagnetic spectrum
which is called the infrared. The logic is simple. Infrared is almost the same
as FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) that was made famous thanks to the television
and in crime movies. The colors may range from garnish red to yellow or to
green. These are very costly and has a very sensitive video sensor array. It can
detect infrared emissions from any where the camera is pointed. Any warm living
thing or objects giving off heat will provide an infrared. From there they made
use of the infrared camera to create a CCTV that is more cost effective. They
have an infrared sensitive video sensor almost the same as FLIR but it is a
cheaper version. Besides that, it can reflect IR light so the in built in of
LED.
From this aspect, both home and outdoor CCTVs are the same. They provide
clear pictures in low light conditions with the help of infrared and when there
is a sudden transition in light, by its own mechanical, it can just as easily
change the color of the images in a brighter color to enable visibility. It also
stops a robber or a thief from targeting your house since it has a CCTV. Some
people even install fake cameras to stop crimes from happening is quite
effective due to us being a bit too familiar with this equipment, especially in
our country, Singapore.
Next, what is different between the CCTVs are there are some external factors
which contribute to the shape and price of each camera that specifically caters
to withstand some scenarios. An outdoor CCTV is designed to be able to produce
good quality video regardless of the weather. Additionally, since it is in the
open, some hooligans might try to tamper with it. To counter that scenario, the
CCTV is made with more durable materials such as metal which may be heavier to
deter the changing of its original location. If your major concern is because of
the recent rise in robbery at your area, we would suggest you to go with an
outdoor CCTV.
In
contrast, to the outdoor CCTV, those at home tend to be lighter and less nosy.
Since it is for security purposes and not to stalk what your family members may
be doing in private *ahem ahem*. We are quite sure you do not fancy the idea of
your parents installing CCTV just to see if you do the chores or study at night.
Imagine how awkward it will be if the CCTV is obtrusive instead or worse the
type of CCTV that follows your every move? It makes you feel like you are in a
jail instead of a house and every step you take is not done freely but is not
your carefree self’. No, this goes against the idea of CCTV. CCTV was created to
provide security for all of us and not make us feel insecure at our own home.
So, this is an instance for you to use indoor CCTV at your home to increase the
safety of your beloved household.
In
conclusion, can you use indoor CCTV in the open? The answer is yes though you
need to judge your scenario first; namely is it really a necessity for you? If
the answer is a positive, you should scout and do your own research to find an
affordable security camera of your liking. Be sure to ask your family members
for their opinion first before buying it in an impulse. We hope this settle the
question that has been debated heatedly once and for all.