Security-Kits

Welcome to Security-Kits

By combining the real world experience developed from over 50 years of security system design, installation and service with the cost benefits of internet marketing, Security-Kits is able to offer the highest quality security cameras, video surveillance systems, DVR's, hidden cameras, burglar alarms and access control systems at incredible discounts.

We are proud to offer a large selection of security cameras and surveillance systems from brand name manufactures such as Honeywell, Sony, American Dynamics, EZWatch Pro, Vivotek and Panasonic. We also offer our own line of Armor-Pro digital video recorders which are extremely stable and easy to use stand alone DVRs in 4, 8 and 16 camera configurations.

By combining security cameras with our own digital video recorders, we are able to offer the most effective and complete surveillance camera systems on the market. Our security camera kits come complete with all of the necessary security wire, cable, power supplies and accessories to complete the installation yourself. Read More...

Armor-Pro Hardware DVR

A full featured video surveillance recorder now with H.264 video compression for superior quality recording, smaller file sizes and faster remote video transmission. With video motion detection, remote viewing, PTZ camera control, DVD quality 720x480 recording resolution and DVD/USB backup this DVR is perfect any size home or business. Read More...

Video Surveillance Systems Design Guide

This guide is designed to educate you on basic system design and application. It is intended to help you make the right choices when designing a video surveillance system that will meet your expectations.

The first step in designing your own video surveillance system is to understand the different technologies, how they operate and the features and benefits of each type of system. Read More...

Security Camera Technology Explained

Like it or not, security cameras have become a daily part of our lives. People have become so accustomed to seeing security cameras that they hardly even notice them anymore. That is of course, unless you are a criminal.

Fortunately for us, most criminals have an innate tendency to notice security cameras, especially if they are casing a store or building with the intention of committing a crime. In that situation, a couple of well placed security cameras could make the difference between deterring a crime and becoming the victim of one. Read More...

Wireless Security Cameras

So you want to install a wireless camera system? Depending on your application, installing a wireless video system can be simple or very complex. If you have the right knowledge, equipment and settings, wireless video transmission can open up a world of possibilities and opportunities.

Wireless video; It might sound easier than installing all that cable, but depending on your application, the learning curve can be steep. You may need expertise in RF engineering, a degree in regulatory law, and an FCC license to enjoy all the benefits. Read More...

History of Alarm Systems

In 1874, L.H. McCollough invented the first mercantile alarm system. The first alarms systems utilized a single zone of protection that extended around the perimeter of the facility. The zone was nothing more than an electrical circuit that allowed current to constantly flow from one end to the other. When a door was opened, or a window was broken, the flow of electricity would be interrupted and the panel would cause an alarm. The panels would utilize a McCollough transmitter to send a type of code to the local police or monitoring facility. The McCollough transmitter was a wind-up device that was connected to a dedicated copper circuit. When the alarm was triggered, the McCollough transmitter would unwind and send a series of pulses along the dedicated copper wire. Read More...