By Willhelm Williams  

Home security systems have come a long way from where they where 20 years ago. It used to be that the security alarm system could only protect windows and doors. Now you can add motion detectors, proximity loops in the driveway, glass breakage detectors, security cameras and more.

Cheap home security cameras are readily available from dozens of vendors from local security stores to online retailers. Ever since the introduction of security cameras, many businesses have had them installed for many different reasons.

For years businesses have used video cameras to secure their property and deter theft. Can you think of a major retailer who today does not have dozens of 'eyes in the sky' inside of their store?

They have worked great for over two decades and they have been at the knife's edge for finding criminals. Everyone has seen on the news where a convenience store has been robbed and the police play the security tape hoping that someone will recognize the people responsible. Most of the time, someone does recognize the person and the police are able to apprehend them.

The cheap home security cameras can be bought in larger general stores as well as from small stores that handle electronics. The important thing is that they do work and they may deter some of the criminal element. It gives a thief one more reason to back away from your home and target a more accessible less protected home.

The cost of the cameras is not what keeps people safe. They will act as a deterrent no matter what they cost. Even if the camera is broken, the burglar does not know that.

One can protect the home with several inexpensive home security cameras that are well placed and that are connected on a closed circuit. Some security cameras have a motion detection feature and only take a picture when the camera senses movement.

There are several things that you need to consider when planning on adding security cameras to your home security system.

  * Color security camera
  * Black and white security camera
  * Motion activated camera
  * Continuous streaming camera
  * Infrared or night vision enabled camera

Security cameras like any other consumer electronics are constantly being upgraded and newer models released with more features. New cameras can be in color with excellent definition and picture quality. Also, with all of the new cameras, the older cheap home security cameras cost even less. When the new models come out the existing security camera models are discounted and become more affordable.

If the homeowner has had cheap home security cameras for a while, it might be worth trying to upgrade to newer equipment that is still below what's hot at the moment. The entire decision making is, of course, up to the homeowner.

Adding low cost security cameras to you home security system will help you protect your family and home. There are many different video surveillance cameras at a wide range in price. The latest and greatest surveillance camera may not be worth it, whereas a mid tier priced security camera will provide the protection you need.