| Taking a look back in time, the need to protect one's | | | | Video surveillance has been around since the 1950s, |
| home has been around for centuries. It is instinctual to | | | | but was only used by police to view areas with high |
| protect your home and your loved ones. Home | | | | crime rates. During the 1960s and 1970s, businesses |
| security has evolved over time with new technology | | | | started to install their own security devices. This type |
| and innovations. We have come a long way from | | | | of security became quite popular during the 1970s |
| medieval times when home security consisted of | | | | after videocassettes were created because the |
| guards, moats, and flaming bow and arrows. What | | | | security cameras could now record images. |
| was once a luxury and an expensive notion for kings | | | | The general population, not just police and big business |
| and wealthy home owners, home security has | | | | owners, could start to see the advantages of video |
| become affordable and obtainable for everyone. We | | | | surveillance because it provided undeniable evidence in |
| can all be kings of our own castles. | | | | the event of a robbery, home invasion, or accident. |
| During the 1980s, companies began to introduce the | | | | Video surveillance started to appear in more public |
| home alarm system. The alarm system consists of | | | | places such as ATMs, sporting events, restaurants, |
| door sensors and loud, alarming sirens to ward off | | | | parking lots, and other similar locations. |
| unwanted houseguests. The home alarm system could | | | | Since the 1990s, security cameras have improved with |
| only be purchased through a provider and worked as | | | | smaller sizes, clearer images, and easier ways to |
| a two-way system. The alarm company would notify | | | | record. Home security cameras can now be |
| the police if the alarm wasn't turned off, and the | | | | purchased with night view, infrared, and even wireless |
| service had to be purchased as an ongoing monthly | | | | security cameras are available. Home security |
| service. As time went on and technology progressed, | | | | cameras have become popular for working parents to |
| home security became more of a hands-on approach. | | | | purchase because the security cameras can be |
| More recently, as in the 2000s, homeowners could | | | | hidden though out the house to watch nannies taking |
| now purchase and install their own video surveillance | | | | care of their children. Nanny cams are installed in teddy |
| video security. Home security cameras became more | | | | bears and other hidden places throughout the home. |
| readily available for homeowners and not just business | | | | With the use of wireless security cameras, the |
| owners. After purchasing a security camera, the | | | | children's parents could view the recorded images |
| homeowner could then view the images on a | | | | from a cell phone or office computer. |
| television, computer, or other type of receiver. The | | | | Home security has become more affordable, |
| need for a monthly service or "watchdog" wasn't | | | | obtainable, and easy to use. |
| needed. | | | | |