What are Your Options for Home Security Cameras?

There’s a lot to choose from when it comes to residential security systems and, as a homeowner, it can be overwhelming to work through the different options and combinations of electronic security systems. Here are some insights into modern home security cameras and what they have to offer.

Features of high-quality home security cameras

It’s important to know what features are the most critical in a security camera – this way, you can properly evaluate their role in home security systems. 

• Field of view – This term refers to how wide an angle you can get from the camera before it has to move. Generally, FOV can be between 100 and 180 degrees, which is a significant difference. The greater the FOV, the more coverage the camera offers. This means fewer blind spots for criminals and that you’ll likely have to install fewer cameras too. 

• Image quality – This is the quality of the images that the camera will capture. These days, most home security cameras capture images in high definition (1080p), but it’s still good to read reviews to see how clear and free of interference the images should be and whether or not the camera has digital zoom. 

• Motion detection – This is a great feature that allows the camera to start recording as soon as it is triggered by motion. These cameras can send you a notification when the trigger is activated so that you can check-in. it’s also useful because you don’t end up with hours and hours of recorded footage where nothing is happening. 

• WiFi capability – When a camera is WiFi-enabled it means that criminals cannot physically cut the feed and prevent the camera from recording. It also means that you can view camera footage in real-time on your computer or smartphone.

• Smart capabilities – These features allow your security cameras and electronic security systems to connect with one another as well as connect to other smart systems like Alexa or Google Assistant. It’s a pretty useful feature where you can, for example, set lights to turn on when a video camera is triggered. 

• Face detection – This is an advanced security feature that some homeowners really enjoy. While most video cameras send you a notification when electronic security systems are triggered, others can actually use facial-recognition software to help identify who has triggered the camera. This is useful for identifying false alerts, such as when your kids enter the property after hours or forget to switch off the home security system. 

When it comes to electronic security systems for the home, it’s essential to get to grips with the fundamentals of this technology. This will help you create a custom solution that suits your security needs and budget.