Beginner’s Guide to Security Cameras

When shopping around for a security camera for the first time, it’s important to keep in mind how its capabilities will help you get what you want out of it. Whether you want general surveillance that is not so detailed for peace of mind or have a mission to get as many details as possible of what goes on around you, we have the right camera for you. Here is a beginner’s guide to security cameras that will help you find the best fit for your needs.

Benefits of Security Cameras

Sometimes just the fact that a camera is hanging on your home is enough to keep you safe. It is a symbol to burglars and potential intruders that you have taken precautionary measures to keep them out.

Surveillance cameras nowadays can capture license plate numbers of strange vehicles you think might be casing your home.

Home security cameras can help you to look back at what happens when you’re not around.

Outdoor cameras can send you notifications when someone is near your home.

Motion detection cameras can determine entrance and exit times of contractors who work on your home when you are away.

Types of Security Cameras

• Digital CCTV: Captures images and videos as digital signals.
• DVR: A series of security cameras connected to a monitor and recording system.
• IP Camera: Can send and receive data through a computer network.
• Wireless Security Camera: Can send video and audio signals wirelessly to another device.
• Night Vision: Can monitor night-time scenes with infrared light and can take pictures of objects in the dark.
• PoE IP: No wire power lines are needed for installation.
• Pan and Tilt: Has 360 degrees horizontal and 90 degrees vertical range of movement which makes it a great option for outdoors.

As you can see you have a lot of variety to choose from; determining which type of camera is best for you will depend on the type of installation that you can get, the capabilities that you consider necessary, and the price point. Keep in mind that the more extensive the capabilities are, the pricier the security camera system will be. 

Security Camera Features to Look For

• Weather Resistance

• Offsite Recording

• Storage Capabilities

• Retention Time

• Video Resolution

• Motion Detection

• Bandwidth

• Remote Playback

• Real-time Viewing

Changes After Buying a Camera

Once you have a camera system, you will be able to have check-ins on your house, make burglars think twice of coming near your home, and collect extensive evidence if there comes a time when it’s necessary. We hope this beginner’s guide to security cameras will aid you in choosing the right system for your home.

This is the first step to protecting your home. You can take more steps by adding more products that protect your home from fire hazards and carbon monoxide. The integration process is simple, so simple that you will be able to have access to and control everything from an app on your phone.

Learn more about our products and services today by calling (281) 694-4313.
 

Further Reading: 

What Do Burglars Take?

How Does a Doorbell Camera Work?

The 7 Best Types of Security Systems For Business