Tips to follow before buying the perfect CCTV camera for your home

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: August 18, 2021 10:00 PM2021-08-18T22:00:00+5:302021-08-18T22:00:00+5:30

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The importance of CCTV seems to have increased significantly in the last few years. From the main road to a small shop in the street, security cameras can be seen. Not only that, but the number of security cameras being installed in homes is on the rise.

Low cost, app support, easy to use and many other things have increased the popularity of security cameras. There are so many different security cameras on the market that it is difficult to decide which one to buy. The most important thing to keep in mind when buying a camera.

Many cameras come with different features. Therefore, when buying a security camera, you should check all the basic features and requirements. If you are thinking of buying a security camera for your home, there are some important things to keep in mind.

When buying a security camera for your home, the first thing that comes to your mind is how to install it. The cameras currently on the market are very easy to install and come with a plug-in adapter. So before buying, decide where to install your camera.

Many security cameras come with 720p and 1080p support. Some of the cameras available in the market also come with 2K and 4K resolutions. The higher the resolution, the clearer the footage. However, the higher the resolution, the larger the size of the clips.

There are many apps that allow you to keep track of what's going on in your home. So when buying a security camera, buy the one that comes with app support. So that you can connect the camera to the mobile. Plus you know if the app is easy to use.

Home security cameras should alert users immediately if they see any unfamiliar sounds or movements. The alert should be in the form of a link app or an alarm. There are many cameras available in the market that come with motion detection sensors and audio detection sensors.

Home security cameras must have night vision support. Buy a security camera that comes with Infra-Red LEDs. Also many security cameras come with cloud storage support. In addition, some cameras come with a microSD card and external hard drive support.

It is important to check how long the home security camera will last. It also depends on where you put the camera. In addition, it should be checked whether it is water-proof and can withstand other weather conditions.

You will find both Wi-Fi and non-Wi-Fi cameras in the market. Most of the cameras currently on the market come with Wi-Fi connectivity.

This means that you have to place the camera in a place where it will connect to the Internet. Also comes wired cameras. Most importantly, it is important to know the company's data privacy policy.

In addition, it is said that the company that provides the security camera is offering encryption, two-factor authentication for the footage.