Motion activated security cameras are used in both commercial and residential areas. On the commercial front retail shops use motion activated cameras to monitor all activity by customers in their shop. These types of cameras help to deter anyone thinking of shoplifting merchandise.

Businesses that have warehouses have motion activated security cameras in areas that are hidden from plain sight such as small rooms and corners of the warehouse. Anytime movement is detected the cameras turn on and record the activity.

Stores that sell expensive merchandise such as a jewelry store use motion activated security cameras to watch over their jewelry. Many jewelers have vaults where they store gems such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies. These vaults are constantly locked and are monitored by motion activated security cameras. Any time a jeweler goes into the vault to get any of the gems the cameras turn on and record the activity.

Any commercial establishment that has high end merchandise, a warehouse, secured rooms or large stores use motion activated security cameras.

Large retail stores often use motion activated security cameras in addition to traditional security systems. These types of cameras can often catch suspicious activity where traditional security systems cannot. Most traditional security systems have cameras that only monitor certain areas. They often have blind spots and cannot monitor certain areas because of the range. Motion activated security cameras have a larger range and are only in operation when motion is detected. Many times larger stores will use these cameras in areas that are away from customers such as hallways and stair wells.

On the residential front many people have motion activated security cameras installed on the outside of their homes to monitor activity. You will also see them mounted on the outside of apartment buildings to catch any activity occurring away from the common areas of the building such as on corners and stair wells. Homeowners that have large homes often use these cameras in areas where there isn’t much traffic such as unoccupied rooms, wine cellars and garages. People that own expensive items or collectors’ items often use motion activated security cameras to watch over any activity in these areas.

There are several different styles and models of motion activated security cameras. If you are going to use them in your home you should consider what areas you want monitored before purchasing these cameras. If they are going to be used for commercial purposes you should consider how far away the cameras will be from the main system. This determines how much cable will be used and will also determine how many cameras will be needed. These cameras can also be used to build a security network where one camera monitors a predetermined range. When the range limit is met another camera turns on and covers the next predetermined range. This type of security network can also be used for larger homes that have many rooms, hallways and stairways as well as mansions that have several floors and wings.