I fitted an infinite prime wireless alarm in our house about 5 years ago. The external bell box is playing up so I need to replace that along with some batteries in the PIR's. The alarm has the gsm module fitted so it calls if the alarm is activated etc.
I'm undecided whether to spend the money on sorting the alarm out or whether a new CCTV system would be a better option. What are peoples opinions - is cctv better than an alarm these days?
I would want a cctv system with remote viewing, motion detection etc. My concern with cctv is that external access is through my home broadband. As it becomes more common, are potential burglars not just going to look for the BT cable coming into the house and cut it, steal the dvr, then the CCTV is useless?
At least with an alarm that has a gsm module, you've got a chance that the siren will deter the burglar or the alarm will call you alerting you to the activation before the burglar manages to disarm the alarm?
I'm undecided whether to spend the money on sorting the alarm out or whether a new CCTV system would be a better option. What are peoples opinions - is cctv better than an alarm these days?
I would want a cctv system with remote viewing, motion detection etc. My concern with cctv is that external access is through my home broadband. As it becomes more common, are potential burglars not just going to look for the BT cable coming into the house and cut it, steal the dvr, then the CCTV is useless?
At least with an alarm that has a gsm module, you've got a chance that the siren will deter the burglar or the alarm will call you alerting you to the activation before the burglar manages to disarm the alarm?