With the ongoing changes in weather, including colder temperatures, icy conditions, and an increase in storms with heavy wind and rain, it’s more important than ever to ensure the safety and functionality of your CCTV system.
To help protect your investment and maintain the effectiveness of your CCTV system, here are some top tips:
Make sure all your outdoor cameras are securely mounted and protected from strong winds and flying objects.
Wind can cause objects to become airborne, potentially triggering false alarms. To prevent this issue and to help protect your property, it is advisable that any loose items, including tarpaulins, BBQ or furniture covers, wind chimes/garden decorations, lightweight furniture etc. are secured before any potential adverse weather hits.
Regularly check and maintain your system’s wiring and connections. Loose or damaged wires can cause disruptions in your CCTV feed, compromising your security. This is something that your installer can help with.
Additionally consider investing in weatherproof housing for your camera, to shield them from heavy rain and potential water damage. Proper maintenance will extend the lifespan of your equipment.
Detectors that trigger six times in one hour automatically go into a repetitive state and will stop sending alarms until the activity reduces. This is a feature put in place to protect the integrity of your system, one faulty detector can compromise the remaining detectors. By reducing the number of false alarms your system sends us, you are helping to prevent this.
You can help protect your system and help reduce false alarms by keeping cameras and detectors free from spiders cobwebs. Ensure that any trees, plants, bushes and other foliage that are near the field of view of a camera or detector are kept tidy so they do not false alarm or obscure the images we receive.
Our game-changing alarm filtering technology, PSM Traces AI, uses innovative Artificial Intelligence to reduce false alarms. Designed in-house, it’s a video analytic platform that detects people and vehicles, filtering false alarms caused by wildlife, foliage, and seasonal conditions. This means our operators deal with only genuine threats.
By following the above advice, you are contributing to your own security. Your vigilance and cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and will go a long way in ensuring the continued security of your property, enabling our operators to perform their duties efficiently and effectively, ultimately improving the overall quality of service you receive.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your satisfaction and peace of mind are our top priorities and we are here to assist you every step of the way.
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