Twenty years ago, securing your home was both expensive and difficult, requiring specialist equipment such as CCTV (closed-circuit television) cameras and PVRs (personal video recorders). It was also something that was difficult to do yourself, requiring the services of an expensive installation company.
Fast forward to 2025 and it’s now relatively cheap and straightforward to secure your property yourself. The wide availability of high-speed broadband means that it’s possible to stream high resolution video footage from multiple cameras directly to your mobile phone or tablet. Plus, you no longer need an expensive PVR with footage from the latest IP (internet protocol) cameras stored either in the cloud free of charge or for a small monthly fee. Some devices also offer local storage, usually via a microSD card.
