Complete Guide To Wireless Home Security Cameras

How many times do we spend the vacation out of station constantly thinking about the safety of our belongings back home? How many time have we lagged continuously on our daily routine and chores because we are constantly checking on our babies and pets? How many times have we dependent on our neighbors to inform us about any suspicious activity happening around our house? Gone are the days when we had to worry about these things and depend on luck or invest heavily in safety devices for home.

Types of cameras

With the introduction of the affordable surveillance camera, it is easy to keep an eye on your house wherever you are. There are many types of CCTV (closed-circuit television) cameras which can be used depending on the nature of purpose. Some of them include:

• Bullet CCTV camera
• Day/night CCTV camera
• Network/IP CCTV camera
• Dome CCTV camera
• Wireless CCTV camera
• C-mount CCTV camera
• High-definition CCTV camera
• Infrared/night vision CCTV camera

These variations of home cameras can be broadly divided into wired or wireless CCTV cameras.

Wireless security camera

May it be for home or commercial surveillance system; wireless cameras are widely in demand. They transmit footage wirelessly from the camera to the recorder. Wi-Fi security camera connects to your Wi-Fi network either wirelessly or with a cable (since they require power).

Points to consider while buying a wireless home security camera

If you are planning to purchase a security camera, there are many things you must consider and research about before your purchase such as the picture quality, footage access, data storage, ease of installation, alerts, and night vision.

1. Picture quality

Picture quality is the primary factor people consider while purchasing a CCTV camera. This may differ depending on the purpose. If you are installing the camera to monitor your baby, you might not need a high definition camera as compared to monitoring the surroundings of your house.

2. Footage access

You can access your footage either from the smartphone or the web browser. You can select according to the purpose. You can even play back the videos and play those memories.

3. Data storage

Footage can be stored either on a hard drive or the cloud. Though hard drive storage is more accessible and cheaper, you may be unable to recover your data once it is lost, stolen or damaged. Data stored in the cloud is a much safer option.

4. Ease of installation

You might have the option of mounting your camera on any shelf, ceiling or wall. It is easy to install them, and if not, the company will do it for you.

5. Alerts

Buy a wireless system which can detect motion and alert you via your smartphone the second it detects movements. If a home security system doesn’t have this feature, it is not worth your cash.

6. Night vision

Make sure that your camera is capable of adjusting brightness according to the amount of light. This ensures that you don’t miss a thing may it be day or night.

7. Angle

Some might want a wide angle to capture every inch of their home. You may even consider the tilt function in some cameras which can be controlled remotely.

Some brands incorporate the latest technology and offer features such as the two-way speaker and microphone set-up, video and image sharing. Just make sure that you buy from a reputable brand, and you are good to go.

I am an author who writes about Health and Ayurvedic products.