Have you ever had to cancel a vacation because there was no one available to watch your house? You don’t have to do that anymore. There are a lot of devices in the market that can allow you to view CCTV from your holiday destination.
Smart camera
If you install a smart camera, you will be able to watch over your home remotely. You can check the recordings from an app or online via the internet. The device has important features like a motion detector which will notify you if there is any movement. You will also be able to see everything that is happening during the day or night due to its wide field of vision.
Front door camera
Burglars usually walk around a compound to check if anyone is home before they break in. If there’s a camera connected to the front door, you’ll be able to see who’s knocking. If the video is connected to the door bell, you’ll receive a call when the doorbell rings and you’ll be able to speak with the visitor. This is likely to deter many thieves as they won’t want the camera to capture their images. They’ll also not want to speak to you!
IP Cameras
An IP camera is a video camera that sends data on a network. You can see the footage over the Internet or have the camera transfer recordings to another device for later viewing. To install the device, you might require a network video recorder for some IP cameras. Others can directly record videos to a network-attached storage device or to a PC. Those that come with built in Micro SD cards record directly to physical media and if they have built-in servers they will enable you to access the video recordings remotely.
Webcams
A webcam is a great alternative to a full IP camera. It’s easy to set up too. Just use a USB code to connect the webcam to a computer containing suitable recording software. Although webcams are easier to install and cheaper to buy, they lack essential features like night vision to capture what happens when it is dark. The cams must also be connected to the computer all the time and you’ll need to buy webcam surveillance software that’s designed for webcams and not for typical IP cameras.
Old Android phone
When you get the latest phone model, don’t get rid of your old android. You could turn the phone into a security camera since it already has a built-in computer, a camera and Wi-Fi. It should be able to capture and stream everything that’s going on when you are away. No one will suspect that the android is capturing images of them.
Plug- and Play Cameras
This is an easy plug-and-play solution that’s linked to web services or mobile phone apps. Unlike many devices, you don’t need to connect plug-and Play cameras to a computer or any other system. You’ll only need the camera and a good internet connection. To access CCTV from the web or Smartphone, simply plug in and link to an account. A major advantage of this gadget is that you can store recorded information “in the cloud.” If the thieves make away with the camera, you’ll still have footage.
Conclusion
Advances in technology have made it very easy to watch over your home from a distance. To get a camera that suitable for your needs, access what you need from the security system and the amount of money that you are willing to spend on it. It is also crucial that you have reliable internet to be able to see what happening in real time. You can then phone the police or have your neighbor scare away the intruders.
