Cameras vary on a number of features including the quality of image it produces, additional functions such as night vision, and how and where the camera stores its video feed. The camera is the star of your system, and what you’ll want to spend a lot of time looking at. Is this something a DIY homeowner can do themselves with a few tools, or will it require the extra expense of bringing in the professionals? Camera Specs and Features Does the device have a battery, which you’ll have to regularly check on and replace? Can it be wired to the house’s power supply, limiting where the camera can be placed? Does it connect to solar panels, requiring an environment with enough sunlight? Or is it a device with multiple power systems, raising the price and complexity of the unit?Įase of installation. Will the device stand up to extreme heat, cold, dust, ice storms, or whatever else your environment can throw at it? Can you mount it securely under the eaves, over a door, or to a tree outside?
I know this because when I traveled, I opted for a low-quality security camera on a friends recommendation and came back from vacation with an empty safe. This is a mistake, as they may end up with a device that they can’t use or one that isn’t optimally suited for their environment. Homeowners may tend to overlook this area, blinded by the bells and whistles of multi-use security camera systems.
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