CCTV Perth: The Key Factors When Selecting a Residential CCTV System

PERTH, Australia - June 15, 2016 - PRLog -- I have been working in the Electronic Security space for over 10 years now and recently there has been an increase in people installing CCTV in their home premises within the Perth area. I am writing this article to ensure people are fully aware and have complete understanding of what it takes to provide a quality CCTV system.

Many customers begin their journey to invest in CCTV by simply going on eBay and looking for the cheapest kit the can find. These systems come with no technical support, no warranties and have not been tested in Australian conditions.

The problems with selecting and installing a CCTV system this way is that without professional advice you have no idea what you are buying and could be spending your money on an inferior product that does not provide you with the security solution you expected. The main issues I see within the CCTV Perth CCTV market from this type of installation is hardware failure with no warranty coverage or a convoluted warranty procedure based at the overseas factory which results in long wait periods and poor customer service. In cases like these, the excessively long time it takes for the hardware to be examined and deemed faulty can mean you might wait three months before your replacement arrives.

I have also experienced technical support issues where the product's mobile phone apps are not working, the computer software is failing and incorrect passwords. In such instances, technical support from the vendor is extremely important and when buying from an unknown online seller this is often not provided or is limited and hard to reach which causes frustration and wasted time for the customer as well as extra costs of trying to have a local technician solve the problem.

Here some critical questions a savvy consumer should ask when purchasing a CCTV system:

·         Does the hardware have manufactures warranty?

·         Does the CCTV system have a minimum resolution of 1.3 Megapixel?

·         Is the company local to Perth?

·         Do you receive a direct Australian phone number to call for technical support?

·         Are there local technicians within Perth who know the system?

If they answer "Yes" to all of these questions, you will find the CCTV system you have selected will outlast its manufacturer's warranty and you will have peace of mind knowing you have made a sound investment in security.

I would highly recommend spending a little more and investing in locally supplied CCTV systems that offer technical support and manufacturer's warranty. In the long run this will save you time and money and ensure that if there is an incident or technical issue, support is just a phone call away.

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Avantgarde Technologies offer affordable 1.3MP kits for residential and small business for the CCTV Perth market. We provide professional knowledge to design your surveillance solution from residential, commercial and even large enterprise CCTV systems connecting hundreds of cameras.  For information contact us on 08 9468 7575 or visit our CCTV Perth page at http://avantgardetechnologies.com.au/electronic-security-and-communications-services/cctv-perth/

Avantgarde Technologies

http://avantgardetechnologies.com.au

08 9468 7575

Author: Philip Render