{"id":148,"date":"2017-09-08T11:52:06","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T11:52:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/addagatekeeper.io\/blog\/?p=148"},"modified":"2023-11-02T04:20:47","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T04:20:47","slug":"why-not-just-cctvs-but-apartment-security-app-also-for-your-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/why-not-just-cctvs-but-apartment-security-app-also-for-your-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Why CCTVs Are Not Enough To Secure Your Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each time the phrase \u201csecurity system\u201d is mentioned, what comes to most people\u2019s heads is a series of TV screens that show live feed from different parts of a building. We\u2019re sure you just imagined it in your head too! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTVs have become a staple in most offices, commercial buildings and residential societies. However, how many of us are aware that CCTVs alone are incompetent to provide security?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, a security system should be composed of equipment and manpower that can collective detect and prevent crime, while also creating a record of the incidents that occurred. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7a477a924b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7a477a924b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/why-not-just-cctvs-but-apartment-security-app-also-for-your-safety\/#Heres_Why_CCTVs_Alone_Are_Inefficient\" >Here\u2019s Why CCTVs Alone Are Inefficient<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/why-not-just-cctvs-but-apartment-security-app-also-for-your-safety\/#1_Cant_stop_a_crime_in_progress\" >1. Can\u2019t stop a crime in progress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/why-not-just-cctvs-but-apartment-security-app-also-for-your-safety\/#2_It_can_be_easily_cheated\" >2. It can be easily cheated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/why-not-just-cctvs-but-apartment-security-app-also-for-your-safety\/#3_They_are_easy_to_break\" >3. They are easy to break<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/why-not-just-cctvs-but-apartment-security-app-also-for-your-safety\/#4_They_dont_raise_alarms\" >4. They don\u2019t raise alarms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/why-not-just-cctvs-but-apartment-security-app-also-for-your-safety\/#5_They_are_not_pocket-friendly_either\" >5. They are not pocket-friendly either<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/why-not-just-cctvs-but-apartment-security-app-also-for-your-safety\/#So_Whats_The_Alternative\" >So What\u2019s The Alternative?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2017\/09\/why-not-just-cctvs-but-apartment-security-app-also-for-your-safety\/#Apartment_Security_App_%E2%80%93_The_Most_Efficient_Solution\" >Apartment Security App &#8211; The Most Efficient Solution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_Why_CCTVs_Alone_Are_Inefficient\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s Why CCTVs Alone Are Inefficient<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re sure you already understand this fact, but make sure that the point sinks through, here\u2019s detailing why we say so.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Cant_stop_a_crime_in_progress\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Can\u2019t stop a crime in progress<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTVs simply provide you with live video feed. Unless the cameras can sprout hands and legs to jump into immediate action, a crime in progress cannot be prevented. Or, there should be someone sitting glued to the numerous TV screens at all times. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_It_can_be_easily_cheated\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. It can be easily cheated<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone in a Burqa or even a cap or hooded T-shirt can get away with sneaking around. CCTVs do not have X-ray vision to see through clothing or helmets. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_They_are_easy_to_break\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. They are easy to break<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many crimes have been recorded where the CCTV cameras at the site were broken badly. For criminals, it would be an added shroud of anonymity if along with wearing protective clothing they also broke the cameras. That way, no video recording of the crime would be available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_They_dont_raise_alarms\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. They don\u2019t raise alarms<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most CCTV systems do not alert officials or even people when suspicious activities are spotted. They will simply continue to record and\/or live stream. Not very effective, especially when there are fires or similar hazards breaking out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_They_are_not_pocket-friendly_either\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. They are not pocket-friendly either<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kinds that simply record are fairly inexpensive, but the ones that use Wi-Fi to broadcast are not exactly budget friendly. They also use up a lot of Internet which could be an added expense. And then there\u2019s the fact that they become totally useless if the internet fails.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_Whats_The_Alternative\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So What\u2019s The Alternative?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTVs are not entirely useless. They are a vital part of security systems. It is just that such systems should include a few other elements too. CCTVs are effective crime deterrents in some cases because their very presence makes people reconsider the idea of committing a crime. Of course, that isn\u2019t always the case. Technology is advancing at a rapid pace and so are the criminals using it. These days we even have network jammers that can block EM signals in a certain range. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCTVs can never be replaced neither can they be ignored. What we can do is to create a system that is more comprehensive of today\u2019s security needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apartment_Security_App_%E2%80%93_The_Most_Efficient_Solution\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apartment Security App &#8211; The Most Efficient Solution<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What we really need is a video monitoring system that is combined with a feature to raise alarms and has manual guards to take immediate action while being solidly backed by technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ADDA GateKeeper is a groundbreaking <a href=\"https:\/\/addagatekeeper.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tablet-based security system<\/a> that behaves like the security nerve center of your entire apartment complex. Here are the benefits of this system. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The security guards at the gate get to track every visitor, every vehicle and every staff that enters the compound. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residents receive notifications of each visitor checking into the compound with the intention of paying them a visit. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guards capture photographs and verify ID cards submitted by visitors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a staff is caught doing something unusual or criminal, he\/she can be blacklisted and prevented from ever entering the gates of the society. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To top it off, the apartment security app comes with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/addagatekeeper.io\/apartment-residents-security.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> panic alert button<\/a> which sounds a loud alarm alerting the security guard and also two safety contacts of the resident\u2019s choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many complexes from across the country depend on the <a href=\"https:\/\/addagatekeeper.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ADDA GateKeeper<\/a> for all their apartment security needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10945 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/START-NOW-1-1-300x48.png\" alt=\"ADDA - Schedule Free Demo\" width=\"300\" height=\"48\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/START-NOW-1-1-300x48.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/START-NOW-1-1-150x24.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/START-NOW-1-1-768x123.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/START-NOW-1-1.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each time the phrase \u201csecurity system\u201d is mentioned, what comes to most people\u2019s heads is a series of TV screens that show live feed from different parts of a building.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,2026,2019],"tags":[44,105,106],"class_list":["post-148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-secure-communities","category-adda-for-community-residents","category-adda-india-housing-society-apartment-management","tag-apartment-security","tag-cctv-security","tag-secure-your-apartment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11118,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions\/11118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}