Bosch vs Honeywell’s First Alert surveillance cameras: a comparison of options

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Bosch and Honeywell’s First Alert Professional Security Systems™ are two popular providers of home security video surveillance. Comparing Bosch and Honeywell's First Alert will give you a better understanding of your options for adding video surveillance to your home security system.

Bosch overview

Bosch was started in 1886 and over the course of its life has expanded to produce an impressive range of products. The company makes a wide variety of cameras suitable for many different applications. From monitoring hazardous environments to spotting speeding cars in your parking lot, Bosch cameras are capable of almost any surveillance task.

Bosch surveillance cameras include:

• Moving cameras for alternating angles
• Fixed cameras for standard applications
• MiniDome cameras
• IP-based cameras for networking
• Camera packages with all necessary hardware
• Harsh environment cameras
• Explosion-proof cameras
• Cameras to capture license plate numbers

The success of a security camera is partially dependent on its mounts and associated hardware. A camera that operates in the dark may not capture the image quality you need for useful footage in daylight. To maximize the effectiveness of its cameras, Bosch also makes a variety of complementary hardware and supplies.

Extra Bosch camera accessories include:

• Lenses for specific capture needs
• Camera lights and security lighting
• Mounting hardware
• Pan and tilt hardware for remote operation
• Power accessories

For a full description of all of Bosch’s home security systems products and services, including access to its online catalog, click here.

 

Honeywell overview

Honeywell was founded in 1885 and has grown to be an international leader in many industries. It formed its First Alert Professional Security Systems™ to provide security products and services to homeowners and businesses.

The First Alert cameras are designed to work with Honeywell’s Total Connect system of monitoring and communications. Through the Total Connect system, you are able to view multiple cameras at once, zoom on demand and stream live video.

Honeywell security camera features include:

• Portable design for easy movement
• Moveable antenna for best signal acquisition
• Options for pan, tilt and zoom
• Sturdy design to withstand the elements
• Compact housing for minimal visual impact

One of the main benefits of Honeywell security cameras is their networking capability through its Total Connect system. If you are monitoring multiple areas of your home, you can connect the cameras to the Total Connect system.

For a complete description of the products and services avalable through First Alert (inlcuding the Total Connect system) click here.

While Honeywell occasionally offer price ranges for some of its products onlin, in general, neither Honeywell nor Bosch list prices for their products. Both companies have a nationwide network of certified dealers and installers to support their products

 

If you’re considering the addition of video surveillance cameras as part of your home security system and Bosch or Honeywell’s First Alert are providers you are considering, Reply! can connect you, today, to local home secuirty professionals who can assist you.