It can be difficult to know how much independence and privacy you want to allow your kids. If you have a large house, full basement, and other areas that you can't always monitor both inside and outside, it may be time to get some cameras for the spaces. This allows you to view what the kids are doing if needed and when you aren't in each room. Here are some of the things to consider when determining what type of cameras and surveillance options are available in your home.

Get an Easy Online Monitoring System

You want to be able to open up an app on your phone and choose what camera view you want to see. This app should also allow you to:

• Set up motion alerts for certain rooms
• Utilize non-stop recording
• Talk with those in the room if the camera has a speaker system
• Turn lights on or off if the unit has a lighting option
• Look up past recordings

The easier it is to monitor the system that you have, the more likely you will be to use it and to make the most of the investment you make putting the cameras in.

Utilize Motion Sensory Options

If you want to get an alert that will start recording and tell you when people enter a room with a camera, you can find out what the kids are doing when you aren't home. If the kids are supposed to be staying in one area, they aren't allowed in a specific area, or you want to know what time they got home, the sensory options are best.

Use the Cameras for Security Purposes

The cameras can be used along with your current security system to help improve security around the house. If you aren't home and the motion sensors are going off, you may be able to catch someone intruding into your home or handle other security concerns. Talk with your home security company to see how you can link the systems if needed.

If you want to know what your kids are doing with their friends in the basement, if they are getting home on time, or if they are safe when they are home alone, it may be time to get security cameras installed throughout the house and outdoors. Talk with the proper security company so you can get all the cameras and the easy to use app that you need.