Camera Features, HOW to Choose | First Alert Security Camera

CAMERA FEATURES

WHY FIRST ALERT SECURITY CAMERAS?

Over 50 Years of Safety and Security Experience

For more than half a century, BRK Brands, Inc. has made the home-safety and security products that make your job easier. These products are marketed under the First Alert, OneLink, Family Gard and BRK brand names. Our products are built to the highest standard which has earned the company a leadership role in the home-safety and security product categories. We are committed to serving our customers, from you, the professionals who install our products, to the families who count on them.

First Alert/BRK has introduced a line of Security Cameras targeted towards the small business owner and high-end residential market. Until now, your customer’s options have been limited. Spend thousands on the design, installation and maintenance of complicated security systems or sacrifice quality and features for other entry level systems. First Alert Security Cameras have all of the important features your customers need for their small to medium security monitoring requirements.

First Alert Quality Features:

•Complete packages - Easy to install kits

•Indoor/outdoor cameras with night vision

•Passive IR motion detection

•DVR recording systems with large storage capacities

•Expandable storage with pre-wired SATA cables inside the wired systems

•400 TV lines for clear resolution

•Wired and wireless kits for added versatility

•Wired systems are Internet/mobile phone ready

Perfect for:

High-end Residential - New or Remodel

Light Commercial

Small Business/Retail

Small Warehouse

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR CAMERA SYSTEM

How many locations do you need to protect?

First Alert Security Camera systems are available in systems that can accommodate up to 4 or 8 cameras. For most residential and small business applications this is sufficient for covering a front and rear entrance along with several inside locations like the cash register, storage area, key warehouse locations or residential interior rooms.

Wired or Wireless?

Wired Systems: Wired systems provide the most secure camera monitoring and are perfect for new construction or anywhere access to an open cable run is available. In addition, the wired systems supply power to the cameras from the cable so no electrical outlets are required near each camera.

Wireless Systems: First Alert wireless systems operate on a secure 2.4 GHz digital signal using frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technology. This FHSS technology is highly resistant to narrowband interference and is difficult to intercept. However, as with any wireless transmission, it can be subject to interference, interception or jamming under certain conditions. Wireless signals can be significantly reduced depending on the structures the signal must go through. Concrete, copper and metal pipes and heating ducts tend to reduce the signal length. In addition, the camera needs to be plugged in to a 120V outlet near the camera. If no outlets are available they will need to be installed first.

What is the maximum distance you need to cover?

Longer runs may require an upgrade to RG59 Coax cable. First Alert kits ship with economical AV cable that is designed to work well up to the length of cable provided, usually around 60 feet. If longer distances between camera and DVR are required, you will need to upgrade to RG59 Coax cable. We provide several lengths up to 300 feet. In addition, if you need to run cable for in-wall installations, then you may require fire rated cable, FT-4/CMR UL approved for in-wall installations.

Do you need to monitor your system via the Internet?

Our wired systems have the capability of being monitored using any internet connection or via a smart phone. For internet access you must have a static IP address. This is usually available from your internet provider at an additional cost.

Do you need audio surveillance?

Our wireless systems and some of our wired cameras have the capability of audio surveillance and recording. Be aware that audio surveillance in some states is illegal or requires permission from one or both parties to record someone’s voice. Laws are also different from residential vs. commercial applications. Be sure to check with state or local authorities in your area for laws that may affect your installation.