Why to Choose Wireless Camera Systems?
In today’s fast-paced world, nothing is more vital than the safety and well-being of your family and guests. The latest generation of wireless outdoor cameras is transforming the concept of home safety with its easy to install approach. These cameras not only bring you peace of mind, but also offer a range of benefits that every vigilant parent should consider.
First and foremost, wireless outdoor cameras are cost-effective. Unlike traditional security systems, these cameras are affordable and provide excellent value for your money. What’s more, their do-it-yourself installation is incredibly easy, saving you precious time and hard-earned money. Forget about hiring professionals or struggling with complex wiring – simply set up the camera yourself and enjoy immediate security. One of the standout advantages is the absence of monthly fees. Unlike many other home security systems, wireless outdoor cameras eliminate the need for expensive monthly subscriptions. You have full control over your security footage without any additional expenses, making it a smart and economical choice for homeowners. But what truly sets these cameras apart is their cutting-edge features and remarkable functionality, designed to ensure the utmost safety of your family. From advanced motion detection capabilities to exceptional night vision technology, wireless outdoor cameras are equipped with state-of-the-art features that can detect potential threats and capture high-quality footage, even in low-light conditions.
To sum it up, wireless outdoor cameras offer a multitude of advantages, making them the ultimate home security solution. With their low-cost and easy do-it-yourself installation, and absence of monthly fees, these cameras provide homeowners with an affordable and convenient way to protect their family and gain peace of mind. So don’t compromise on the safety of your loved ones – choose wireless outdoor cameras today.
How many outdoor cameras do I need, and where should I position the outdoor cameras for the best results?
Generally, it is sufficient to monitor the most vulnerable points of the house or apartment, such as the doors and possibly large floor-to-ceiling windows on the ground floor. Even for houses, it is recommended to secure the most important areas with 2-3 cameras (front door, terrace door, possibly the garage). It is advised to position the cameras in a way that they have minimal visibility beyond your property. If this cannot be completely avoided, the surveillance areas of the cameras can be simply blacked out/hidden in the app. Most manufacturers also offer motion detection areas, meaning that even if the camera monitors a relatively large area (e.g., front entrance and parts of the street), the alarm and recording will only be triggered when a person moves in the immediate vicinity of the entrance areas.
Tip: Talk to your neighbors. You can support each other by, for example, both monitoring front entrances with just one camera at night and sharing the costs.
How should wireless cameras be mounted best?
The cameras come with brackets into which the camera is screwed or placed. The bracket is mounted with screws.
Tip: Most cameras can be easily clamped instead of being drilled into the house wall. Attach the camera bracket to a small angled plate that you can secure to the balcony railing or window sill, for example, with a C-clamp. The plate can also be fastened to the downpipe of the gutter if necessary using cable ties. In any case, the cameras should be positioned to monitor entrance areas at a height of approximately 2.50m-3.00m. A lower mounting height poses the risk of theft or the possibility of easily covering the camera. Too high a mounting may potentially worsen video recordings and motion detection.
Does the camera need to be mounted at rain protected places?
No. The models presented here are all IP67 compliant – weatherproof.
Tip: Nevertheless, ensure that the camera is well secured during installation and cannot be moved by, for example, strong winds.
Do I need the camera alarm?
Absolutely yes. The camera’s siren can be triggered by motion detection, especially making sense for the terrace door or balcony door at night (where no one should be present). The camera alarm can also be set to trigger if the camera is removed as theft protection.
Tip: Arm the camera alarm at night (video + siren). Also, do so for the front door in case of increased burglary risk. Most camera alarms reach a volume of 100 dB or more and are likely the most effective deterrent. This noise can be particularly annoying to burglars and may also alert your neighbors if necessary.
Tip: In areas with increased burglary risk in your neighborhood, coordinate with your neighbors and arm the sirens at night. Possible false alarms may also increase the deterrent effect in your neighborhood.
Tip: Some manufacturers also offer door and window alarms that make noise when triggered and also trigger the camera and home station sirens.
Do I need cameras with 2-way audio?
Definitely worthwhile. You can communicate with people using the camera’s speakers, for example, instruct someone to leave the property, warn them that the police are on the way, or tell the package delivery person where to leave the package.
Do I need solar-powered cameras?
Not necessarily. The systems presented here all have battery life of 6 months or more. The charging time is only 1-2 hours, and the cameras will send notifications when their batteries are low. Of course, solar panels can extend battery life accordingly but come with higher costs.
Tip: Most manufacturers offer both traditional cameras and solar-powered cameras. Simply combine them if you want to mount a camera in a location with high sunlight exposure.
Do I need a camera with a built-in light feature?
Not necessarily. Most cameras have a night vision function. Additional lighting can improve recordings, but it also increases battery consumption.
Tip: Camera lighting makes sense in poorly lit areas. Due to the increased consumption, a solar-powered model is particularly worthwhile in such cases.
Tip: The lighting does not replace an alarm siren, but it may also have an additional deterrent effect under certain circumstances.
Do I need a surveillance service provider?
No, not for a private house or apartment. However, for Airbnb/vacation rentals, this service may be useful, especially if you have multiple properties and are not regularly present.
Tip: Combine services if necessary.
How do I control the wireless outdoor camera?
Through the smartphone app, you can log in to your account and view live images at any time, communicate through the camera’s speakers, receive alerts and push notifications for surveillance events. Additionally, you can easily operate recording times, alarm triggers, etc., and save specific scenarios.
Tip: Set up two scenarios: 1. Standard: Your family is partially at home during the day. You probably only need the surveillance mode at night, for example, between 11:00 PM and 06:00 AM. This will also save camera battery life. 2. Vacation: You are away for an extended period throughout the day. Here, the surveillance should be on 24 hours, but you may want to disable the siren for the mailman at the main entrance during the day.
Why do I need a home station?
Most cameras come with a home station with which the cameras are initially paired. The home station is connected to your home internet, stores your camera recordings, sends notifications to your smartphone, and allows control and management of the cameras. Almost all manufacturers also offer larger and easily accessible cloud storage in addition to the home station storage. By default, the home station’s storage space is overwritten after a defined period (e.g., 30 days), deleting old recordings. Depending on the manufacturer, the home station may also be integrated with other smart home systems (e.g., Alexa, HomeKit, Nest, etc.).
Tip: Choose a manufacturer with 5-15 GB of home station storage space to cover longer vacation absences. In this case, the home station storage will be sufficient for you.