These are a few recommendations on monitoring your home.

Get a burglar/fire alarm with monitoring service. Monitoring can be done by radio transmitter/transceiver if you do not have telephone service. A local alarm company is your best choice to deal with service call issues.

Get Wired or Wireless Network (IP Cameras.) Linked to a wired/wireless Router and accessible via computer on your home network and via internet with broadband internet service. You can probably do it yourself if not alone, surely you'll get it done with free technical support from the manufacturer..

Get a surveillance recorder such as a Digital Video Security Recorder (DVSR,) also called a Video Server with usually 1 to 16 Surveillance Cameras connected to it, if you want not only to see live video, but also to record/playback audio and video, and benefit from other special features unavailable in network cameras; like for instance, having the ability to remotely control electrical appliances and lights from the DVSR via the Net.. Those control features are not available in all D.V.S.Rs and you will need the services of a qualified electrician and/or other trained professional to fully integrate your electrical appliances to your smart controller D.V.S.R.

Due to heat, rain, snow and humidity, you'll need special applications security cameras for outdoor use. The trend is to buy a complete, ready-to-use all-weather camera fitted with the appropriate lens instead of buying camera, lens and housing separately.

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