How To Protect Your Lexington Business with Video Monitoring

Video monitoring reduces the risk of theft and other losses by allowing you to keep an eye on your business at all times. You may even be able to use a business video monitoring system to save money on insurance premiums and protect yourself against frivolous lawsuits. However, there are a few factors you need to consider before you install a surveil­lance system. 

In this blog, we’ll review best practices for video monitoring:

As a form of security, video monitoring is an excellent option. Keep reading to learn more about how to protect your Lexington business.

Integrate Video Surveillance With Your Security System

With video surveil­lance, you get to be in two places at once. You can view your live surveil­lance and CCTV from home, check on your business while traveling, or do spot checks when traveling from one business location to another.

How do you integrate it correctly? Opt for video surveil­lance that covers every square foot of your property. For your system to work well, you’ll need to:

The right video surveil­lance system helps you keep track of your business day or night. If something triggers an alert, you can access the video feed to determine if it’s a false alarm or a potential security issue. This makes it much easier to deter thieves and vandals.

Invest in Quality Equipment

The next thing to remember about integrating your video surveil­lance system is that you’ll need to invest in quality equipment. You don’t want to rely on cameras with blurry or grainy images, as image quality deter­mines how much you can do with a small business video monitoring system. You need to opt for cameras that provide just the right balance of range and image quality. For example, it doesn’t do much good to have long-range capabil­ities if you can’t make out what someone looks like when you see them on surveil­lance footage.

At Bates, our security experts can help you choose the right high-resolution cameras for your business. We’ll explain all of the options available, including the latest technology features to enhance your business’ security.

Strategically Place Cameras

The next step is to strate­gi­cally place cameras around your business. You can choose to place cameras:

The number of cameras you’ll need depends on the type of camera you want to use, the size of your business, and where you want to place each system component. A Bates Security profes­sional can help you choose the right camera system, along with guidance on where to effec­tively place each camera for maximum security.

Ensure Your System is Secure

After choosing your cameras and deter­mining where they go, you must also ensure the system is secure. Our team can help you set up your system’s built-in firewalls, passwords, and other safety measures.

Make Sure to Store Footage

You have several options for storing your video surveil­lance footage. Cloud storage is one of the best options for a small business video monitoring system. Cloud storage is usually cheap and acces­sible from anywhere, making it a great choice. Local storage is another option. Local storage could mean storing footage directly on the camera (on a hard drive) or within your computer system. Both options should allow you to access your video system and recordings from home or anywhere you have internet access. 

Our experts under­stand the benefits of both systems and will help you determine the right one for your business.