While CCTV cameras are primarily used as part of an overall security system to keep people at home and in their places of work safe, they also have other benefits that can help solve lots of common problems. Even if you live in an area where you think CCTV cameras might be a little bit overkill, there are a few reasons you might want to have a second look at them. Here are three of the main reasons why many people who are not necessarily concerned with intruders or burglars get CCTV installation done on their property.

Watch For Parcels

Everyone has had that dreaded feeling where they realised that they had a parcel out for delivery today and didn't hear the delivery driver knock or even arrive at their doorstep. CCTV installation gives you great access to have a live view of the front of your house on your computer or phone so you can see if you have any parcels arriving at any given moment. It can also be great for food deliveries or knowing when guests are arriving, particularly if you have quite a large house and don't always hear the door or people walking on your driveway.

Understanding Where Damage Has Come From

Sometimes random damage and vandalism just seem to happen out the front or sides of your house. You might find a cracked window or a couple of broken tiles and wonder where exactly this came from. Was it an animal going a little bit crazy the night before, or was it the neighbourhood kids accidentally kicking a ball at your home and then scattering in the aftermath? Whatever the case may be, CCTV cameras allow you to see what happened and then solve the problem so that it does not happen again in the future.

Monitoring Your Home When On Holiday

Many CCTV camera livestreams can be accessed by your phone these days, and that means that even when you are out of the country, you can still check in on your house. In the past, many homeowners got quite nervous about leaving their property for long periods of time because you never know what could happen. As long as your CCTV installation is properly done by expert electricians, you should have a great view over your whole home so that you can rest assured knowing nothing is wrong with your property.