From retail stores to construction sites to manufacturing plants, it’s now practical for business owners to watch their companies 24/7. Remote mobile video surveillance systems allow you to see what’s happening in real time from anywhere if you have a working Internet connection.
According to SecurityInfoWatch, advances in technology, easier installation and operation, and decreased costs have made such systems available to even small businesses in recent years.
The advantages are obvious. A remote surveillance system can reduce vandalism and theft, eliminate costs from false alarms and decrease your insurance premiums. Worksite cameras can also decrease workers’ compensation fraud.
Modern surveillance systems allow you to see multiple camera views simultaneously for full coverage; control the pan, tilt and zoom features of cameras; and review archived video from the system, all from your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can even set a surveillance system to alert you by text or email if, for example, there is movement inside your shop during a certain time, or if a certain door is opened.
For remote locations, a camera with WiFi can transmit video to a router miles away.
The type of remote surveillance you use and the features you choose will affect your mobile data usage. Multi-Link Inc. explains settings such as resolution, frames per second and video compression formats will affect the bandwidth an IP camera needs. Be sure to research that information and your data plan before you buy a remote video surveillance system for your business.
A recent review of more than a dozen systems from Business News Daily is a good place to start your research on remote surveillance system.
Mobile surveillance is just one type of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solution for businesses. Other use cases for this technology include the ability to manage inventory, optimize fleets and control energy costs through connected devices.