I've been pondering the idea of hooking up a surveillance system for my house to keep an eye on the house as well as my mischievous dogs and possible problems. It wouldn't be a closed circuit deal because I'd like to be able to check on it from my laptop or iPhone. I'm thinking I could use motion detecting cameras for this to help use the system to its full potential verse scanning across several cameras a minute. I know nothing about this stuff and I haven't done any of the research I should have. Of course this is all just and idea for right now. I still have to come up with a plan and get it by the wife.
I live on 2.4 acres and it's a small home. Approximately 1200 square foot. It has 3 bedrooms and a large kitchen and living room. I'm thinking of doing cameras at the entrance and possible one more for the outside. Inside I'd like to cover the kitchen and living room and possibly somewhere else but to get anywhere in the house you either have to go through the kitchen or living room. Any ideas or knowledge on this stud would be greatly appreciated. Like I said I just want it mainly to keep an eye on the dogs as I generally always feel like I leave them outside when I go to work. Anything beyond that is a bonus to me.