CCTVOutlet Blog

The evenings are drawing in, casting long, eerie shadows across the street. A biting wind encourages everyone to pull their hats down and collars up, their faces obscured as they hurry past. This familiar change signals the arrival of winter, but it also brings a more sinister reality. This seasonal shift unfortunately coincides with a noticeable increase in theft and home invasions. The cover of darkness provides an ideal opportunity for criminals. It's a sobering thought, especially when you consider the startling fact that, in the UK alone, a burglary happens approximately every 106 seconds. While this statistic is alarming, it doesn't mean you are powerless. Taking proactive steps to secure your property is getting more important than ever before, and installing a modern CCTV system is one of the most powerful tools available to deter criminals and give you invaluable peace of mind. 

Outfitting an entire house with high-spec cameras and robust, high channel recording systems can quickly push your budget into the thousands, leaving many to wonder if true peace of mind is simply out of reach. If you're working with a limited budget and can only choose the most effective spots for your CCTV cameras, this guide is for you. We'll show you where we would place our cameras if we were limited just 5 key locations (and some honourable mentions) creating the most impactful surveillance system for your home. We’re going to cover external and internal locations and what level of security we would recommend for each spot.

n the rapidly evolving world of security and surveillance technology, discussions around resolution are more common than ever. With cutting-edge options like 8MP and even 12 or 16MP increasingly setting new industry benchmarks, it's natural to wonder about the continued relevance of older, lower-resolution solutions. This brings us to the 2-megapixel (1080p) camera, a resolution that, while once considered the standard for high-definition, now sits firmly at the entry-level of the market. Not just for cameras either, even in similar technologies like monitors or televisions, 1080p resolution has made its way to industry standard. This article will delve into whether 1080p cameras still hold a viable place in 2025's security landscape, exploring their advantages, limitations, and the specific scenarios where they might – or might not – be a worthwhile investment. Spoilers, they do have some uses! 

When it comes to securing a property, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. A quiet village home has vastly different needs compared to a high street shop or a sprawling industrial estate. What camera system is truly best for your specific kind of property? In this blog post, we will explore the distinct requirements of residential (both traditional and smart home-focused) and commercial properties.