Real risks of an empty house
- Intrusion: theft or vandalism.
- Water leak: can cause โฌ20,000โ50,000 in damage.
- Power outage: disables cameras and router.
- Heating failure: frozen pipes in winter.
Three protection levels
Basic
Essential surveillance
โฌ150โ280
- 1 outdoor WiFi or 4G camera
- 1 indoor camera
- Main door sensor
- 4G router if no broadband
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Full protection
โฌ350โ550
- 2 outdoor cameras
- Water sensor under sink
- UPS for router and cameras
- Smart plug for heating
Premium
Total security
โฌ700โ1,200
- 4 PTZ cameras + alarm siren
- Smoke, CO and flood sensors
- 1,000+ Wh backup battery
- Smart lock
Key products explained
Water sensor
The most underrated and potentially most valuable device. A โฌ15โ25 sensor under the sink, washing machine or dishwasher can prevent โฌ20,000โ50,000 in damage.
UPS
If the power goes out, the router shuts down and everything loses connection. A โฌ40โ80 UPS keeps router and cameras active for 4โ8 hours.
Recommended installation order
- 4G router first โ without connection, nothing works.
- UPS connected to router.
- Outdoor cameras at main entrances.
- Water sensors under risk points.
- Indoor camera for general house state.
- Door and window sensors.
- Configure all app alerts.
FAQ
3โ4 cameras in motion detection mode: 5โ15 GB/month. With frequent streaming: 20โ30 GB.