Clearview National April 2020 - Issue 221 | Page 54

Outdoor Living
Making the most of
the great outdoors
SURVEILLING SECURITY OPTIONS
Homeowners’ desire to make the most
of their outdoor space combined with the
increase in popularity and affordability of simple
to install and use “Smart” security solutions
means that selling video surveillance, wireless
alarm and doorbell systems is a growing market
opportunity for many installers.
Video surveillance systems are an
increasingly popular part of customers’
security plans, used as both a visual deterrent
and for gathering vital evidence. The BurgCam
Wi-Fi range offers a choice of outdoor zoom,
dome, bullet and indoor cameras, all providing
the ability to record directly onto an SD card
and use as standalone units. Super HD 2K
resolution and the option to pair up to 6
cameras with a network recorder makes the
BURGcam Wi-Fi range perfect for most home,
small business and retail installations.
The easy to use BURGcam app provides
real-time monitoring feed on smartphones,
tablets and PCs. It also allows pan, tilt and
zoom control on the Zoom camera. Together
with the configurable notifications and alerts
facility, this video surveillance system lets
customers keep an eye on their property
through their smartphone, whilst they’re
relaxing in their garden. It’s also worth
considering installing external lighting, as
in addition to bringing unwanted attention
to uninvited visitors, it increases the time
customers can use their outdoor space.
A DOOR WITH A VIEW
Video doorbells are a step up from
traditional doorbell and spyhole viewer
combinations and represent an easy entry
point into “internet of things” security systems
for both installers and customers alike.
Burg-Wächter’s new Door eGuard DG8500
is an easy to fit video doorbell system for
both house and apartment doors. Activated
by either a simple button push or the infra-red
motion detector, this Wi-Fi enabled camera
sends a notification to the free Tuya Smart
app, which is available for both Android and
iOS. This allows home owners to easily see
visitors to their house via their smartphone,
even when they enjoying their garden or out
and about.
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The DG85000 features a 720P camera with
160 degree lens along with integrated infra-red
LEDs, to give a wide HD quality view, even
in low light conditions. The in-built speaker
and microphone utilise noise suppression
technology to provide crystal clear two-
way audio communication. Convenience is
further increased as the Tuya app is compatible
with both Amazon Alexa and Google Home,
allowing Door eGuard to fully integrate into
the modern smart home.
Door eGuard
Utilising the build-it PIR sensor, the camera
can record whenever motion is sensed for
playback later via the app – perfect for keeping
an eye on unwanted visitors. A micro SD card
slot allows the recording of both video and
audio without the need for expensive cloud-
based storage services.
‘record whenever
motion is sensed’
Marking the DG8500 out from the
competition is the separate chime box that
features 16 different ring tones. The chime
box is both battery powered and fully wireless
with a 30m range, so can be placed anywhere
around the home, and within earshot of
the back garden. The external unit is IP55
rated and comes with a sun-visor/rain-cover,
ensuring the Door eGuard 8500 can survive
the best (and worst) of the British weather.
The Door eGuard 8500 is a direct
replacement for existing 2-wire doorbell
installations, whilst a separate 12V power
supply is available for fresh installations.