St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands Security Systems

Like many islands in the Caribbean security systems and security cameras are extremely necessary for Business and home owners throughout The Virgin Islands. Purchased in 1917 by the United States after switching hands many times before, including Dutch settlers, this being the largest of the Virgin Islands, it has many requirements for different levels of security. 

Buck island National Park with its massive coral reef is a huge draw for tourist and also creates many jobs on the islands. Security for those business is essential to make visitors feel secure. 

Butler Bay is another popular dive site with multiple shipwrecks close to each other. You can travel as little as 300 feet and find massive shipwrecks in crystal-clear waters. The underwater details are overwhelming. 

The North Shore with it’s Rocky beaches provides direct shore diving as well as creating a dramatic contrast between the dark and light colors. 

Multiple golf courses throughout St. Croix are popular draw for tourist that love to swing the clubs. Many golfers really love the views as well as the climate. These businesses also require many security camera systems and create additional business opportunities like hotels restaurants and bars in the adjacent areas that also require security systems. 

Since many St. Croix home owners only visit for part of the year during specific seasons, having remote access to their video surveillance system is vital for peace of mind. With today’s technology, many security camera systems allow viewing from iPhones and android devices, yet mony lack the performance necessary to make that a quick and painless task. High performance systems usually mean big money and large investments. Many will even alert you of motion is specific designated areas which can add to any alarm system in use. When the alerts or Alarms are triggered, instant video verification can be a huge asset and allow for quicker law enforcement response.


With the shear number of video surveillance systems available, it is difficult to pick the right one for your needs. While visiting Saint Croix, some option for security cameras are available right on the island. St. Croix CCTV Solutions are bound and provided by many of the electrical contractors more specifically, security and lock contractors. 

Here are a few things to ask when shopping for a good high definition security camera system. 

1. If remote viewing on smart phones is crucial for you, make sure to request full high definition options and app for your iPhone or android phone and tablets.

2. Will you be connecting multiple locations? Sometimes while on the island, checking your place back home in New York can also be a serious requirement. Make sure to select a system that allow multiple locations on one app.

3. Playing back video on smartphones saves a lot of time. Down systems allow multichannel playback right through your phone or tablet. This means that you. Can search for events in bed at any time. The best systems allow multiple images to playback simultaneously on your app. Calendar displays and snapshot features add to the ease of use on well designed systems.

4. Is off site storage a necessity? What if a break in occurred and the recorder was stolen ? Off site video backups in real time are a vital part of a high end commercial grade system. 

What brands should you shop: CORTEX Global Offers all the listed features at a fraction of the price of other solutions. With Cortex and their HYBIX Pro grade systems you can rest assured to meet your high performance standards while saving a ton.