Home security cameras can be said to be useful gadgets that keep an eye on your home, pets, etc. while you are away and bring peace of mind to you when you are out for work or travel. The use of cameras and baby monitors to watch over babies in separate rooms is becoming more widespread among the child-rearing generation.
A long time ago, most security cameras were large in size and required large-scale installation work. However, nowadays, the number of security cameras that are compact and do not require installation work is increasing. In addition, models with excellent functionality such as wireless type, high image quality type, detecting the movement of the person in the picture, and sending an automatic alert to the smartphone are appearing one after another.
There are two types of home security cameras: wired type and wireless wireless type. A wired camera requires a cable to connect to a recorder, etc., so wiring installation work such as running the cable along the wall or making a hole in the wall is required in some cases.
On the other hand, the wireless camera does not require any construction work and does not have complicated wiring, so it looks neat. However, there are also disadvantages such as restrictions on the amount of communication and the number of cameras (the number of restrictions varies depending on the product).
In addition, various disturbing radio waves may be flying, and it is undeniable that shooting may be interrupted.
If the main purpose of installing a home security camera is to prevent theft or prevent suspicious persons, it will be premised on outdoor installation.
Not only does it capture video before someone enters your home, but a security camera with a “motion activation mode” will automatically start shooting when the sensor detects movement.
On the other hand, some cameras are installed indoors. It can be viewed in real time through a synchronized smartphone app, making it a great way to watch a child staying at home or monitor a mischievous pet. Also, if the type comes with a dedicated monitor, you can watch over the baby sleeping in a separate room.
Most outdoor security cameras can be used indoors, but most indoor cameras are not waterproof. Please select the product after confirming the installation location.
We Recommend a Home Security Camera
What are the Criteria for Evaluating Home Security Cameras?
The evaluation criteria for security cameras by the “Good Housekeeping Institute” are …
- ease of use
- Performance
- style
- durability
It is said.
In order to investigate the performance, we tested the following points.
- Video recording quality under multiple light sources
- Motion detection accuracy
- Sound quality
- Wide field of view
- The camera and monitor do not require difficult settings. You can easily start by turning on each power supply. The monitor is rechargeable and portable. It is convenient because you can watch over when doing housework in a room where there is no power supply nearby.
Furthermore, the ease of installation and the usability of the smartphone app are also criteria for evaluation.
In addition to indoor and outdoor security cameras, we have introduced cameras suitable for watching over babies and pets at home. There are many models that can be linked with smartphones, and the usage can be expanded infinitely depending on how you choose and how to use it.
As for the price range, like the products introduced this time, you can find excellent products from around 5,000 yen, so you should be able to introduce them easily.