Hi.
I want to be able to remotely keep a watch on some locations within my home. I plan to install a few CCTV cameras in each of these locations and then connect them to a cetral DVR (digital video recorder) box.
My problem is that I do not want to keep so many lights on in my home. This means that the images from the camera will probably not be viewable after it gets dark outside.
So what do I do in this case?
I was thinking of installing X10 compatible light switches to control the lights in the locations where I will be installing these cameras. Then, I can connect these light switches via a Powerlinc USB device attached to a computer running HomeSeer.
Does this seem a bit too excessive a solution to the problem of a lack of light for my cameras?
I suppose I could try using a night vision camera instead, but I heard that unless I am willing to spend a fortune, I cannot expect to get a night vision camera that can produce a half-decent image.
Any help or advice is much appreciated.
Thanks.
I want to be able to remotely keep a watch on some locations within my home. I plan to install a few CCTV cameras in each of these locations and then connect them to a cetral DVR (digital video recorder) box.
My problem is that I do not want to keep so many lights on in my home. This means that the images from the camera will probably not be viewable after it gets dark outside.
So what do I do in this case?
I was thinking of installing X10 compatible light switches to control the lights in the locations where I will be installing these cameras. Then, I can connect these light switches via a Powerlinc USB device attached to a computer running HomeSeer.
Does this seem a bit too excessive a solution to the problem of a lack of light for my cameras?
I suppose I could try using a night vision camera instead, but I heard that unless I am willing to spend a fortune, I cannot expect to get a night vision camera that can produce a half-decent image.
Any help or advice is much appreciated.
Thanks.
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