Dog vs CCTV Camera: Do You Need Both for Home Security?
"There is a dog to chase thieves, so why spend on CCTV?" We hear this often. The truth is that a dog and a camera protect your home in different ways. In the dog vs CCTV camera question, the best answer is usually both.
Dog vs CCTV camera: what a dog does best
A dog smells a stranger, barks and can attack someone who comes in. It is also a loved member of the family. For warning you of a person at the door, a dog is hard to beat.
What a CCTV camera does that a dog cannot
- Records evidence. A camera shows who the thief was, which helps the police to investigate.
- Warns with an alarm. With an AI camera, if someone enters the area you marked, the camera sounds the alarm to drive them away.
- Photographs visitors. The faces of everyone who comes in are photographed and appear on your TV and phone.
- Lets you talk. If you want to speak to a visitor, the speaker in the camera is loud and clear.
- Watches many places. A dog can be in only one place at a time. A camera protects your property from several angles.
The camera also looks after your dog
If you leave your puppy at home and travel out of town, you can check whether it was fed. Through the camera you can talk to your dog, and even play with it, from wherever you are.
How the two work together
- The dog senses a stranger and barks.
- The camera records, photographs the face and sounds the siren if the person crosses a marked line.
- You get a notification, look at live video and talk through the speaker.
- Afterwards, you have the footage to show the police.
Choosing the right camera for a home with a dog
We install Stanklin, a Taiwan-based AI CCTV brand, with human detection, face detection, a siren speaker and colour night vision. Human detection is useful at a house with pets, because it is designed to react to people. Read about the colour night picture in our colour night vision guide.
Peace of mind from a dog and a CCTV camera
A dog gives you love and loyalty. An advanced CCTV system gives you the peace of mind that your house is safe even when you are far away. Together, they cover what neither does alone. If you want a layout for your own house, see our villa guide.
Key takeaways
- In the dog vs CCTV camera debate, a dog warns and protects; a camera records, alerts and lets you talk.
- A camera also lets you check on and talk to your dog while you are away.
- Using both gives the best home security.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need CCTV if I have a dog?
A dog cannot record evidence or watch several places at once, so a camera adds a lot.
Will the camera confuse my dog?
Human detection is designed to react to people. Ask us to set up marked areas to suit your pet.
Can I watch my dog while travelling?
Yes. You can see and talk to your pet through the camera.
What if the dog barks at the camera siren?
Dogs usually get used to it. We can adjust the siren settings and the marked areas.
Talk to Black Cats Group
Black Cats Group has its own installation teams across Tamil Nadu and in Bangalore. Call us on 7557 7557 37 or send your requirement through the contact page, and we will arrange a site visit and a written quote. You can browse the cameras on our CCTV products page.
