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WHY FIRST ALERT SECURITY CAMERAS?
CAMERA FEATURES
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR CAMERA SYSTEM
For more than half a century, BRK Brands, Inc. has made the home-safety and
security products that make your job easier. These products are marketed under
the First Alert, OneLink, Family Gard and BRK brand names. Our products
are built to the highest standard which has earned the company a leadership
role in the home-safety and security product categories. We are committed to
serving our customers, from you, the professionals who install our products, to
the families who count on them.
First Alert/BRK has introduced a line of Security Cameras targeted towards the
small business owner and high-end residential market. Until now, your customer’s
options have been limited. Spend thousands on the design, installation and
maintenance of complicated security systems or sacrifice quality and features for
other entry level systems. First Alert Security Cameras have all of the important
features your customers need for their small to medium security monitoring
requirements.
Over 50 Years of Safety and Security Experience
First Alert Quality Features:
• Complete packages - Easy to install kits
• Indoor/outdoor cameras with night vision
• Passive IR motion detection
• DVR recording systems with large storage capacities
• Expandable storage with pre-wired SATA cables inside the wired systems
• 400 TV lines for clear resolution
• Wired and wireless kits for added versatility
• Wired systems are Internet/mobile phone ready
Perfect for:
High-end Residential - New or Remodel
Light Commercial
Small Business/Retail
Small Warehouse
HOW TO CHOOSE
First Alert Security Camera systems are available in systems that can accommodate
up to 4 or 8 cameras. For most residential and small business applications this is
sufficient for covering a front and rear entrance along with several inside locations
like the cash register, storage area, key warehouse locations or residential interior
rooms.
How many locations do you need to protect?
Longer runs may require an upgrade to RG59 Coax cable. First Alert kits ship with
economical AV cable that is designed to work well up to the length of cable provided,
usually around 60 feet. If longer distances between camera and DVR are required,
you will need to upgrade to RG59 Coax cable. We provide several lengths up to
300 feet. In addition, if you need to run cable for in-wall installations, then you may
require fire rated cable, FT-4/CMR UL approved for in-wall installations.
Wired Systems: Wired systems provide the most secure camera monitoring and are
perfect for new construction or anywhere access to an open cable run is available.
In addition, the wired systems supply power to the cameras from the cable so no
electrical outlets are required near each camera.
Wireless Systems: First Alert wireless systems operate on a secure 2.4 GHz digital signal
using frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technology. This FHSS technology
is highly resistant to narrowband interference and is difficult to intercept. However,
as with any wireless transmission, it can be subject to interference, interception or
jamming under certain conditions. Wireless signals can be significantly reduced
depending on the structures the signal must go through. Concrete, copper and metal
pipes and heating ducts tend to reduce the signal length. In addition, the camera
needs to be plugged in to a 120V outlet near the camera. If no outlets are available
they will need to be installed first.
Wired or Wireless?
What is the maximum distance you need to cover?
Our wired systems have the capability of being monitored using any internet connection
or via a smart phone. For internet access you must have a static IP address. This is
usually available from your internet provider at an additional cost.
Do you need to monitor your system via the Internet?
Our wireless systems and some of our wired cameras have the capability of audio
surveillance and recording. Be aware that audio surveillance in some states is illegal
or requires permission from one or both parties to record someone’s voice. Laws are
also different from residential vs. commercial applications. Be sure to check with state
or local authorities in your area for laws that may affect your installation.
Do you need audio surveillance?
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