5 Helpful Tips to Choose the Right CCTV Cameras
by Akash Sharma Akash SharmaOver the past several years, CCTV
cameras have become a lot better. Therefore, if you are going to purchase
these units for your home or office, you may be a little confused. The reason
is that there are different types of security cameras. They come with a lot of
features that you may or may not need. Therefore, before you choose your
desired devices, make sure you consider
some helpful tips given below. This will help you make an
informed decision. Read on to find out more.
1. Type of storage
Today's CCTV cameras are all-in-one-package. They contain a
fast Micro SD card slot. All you need to do is insert your desired memory card
into the slot to store the recordings. For example, you can use a memory card
with a storage capacity of up to 128 GB.
However, you can also go for the inexpensive models that
don't have the memory card slot. They still depend on the HDD in the DVR.
2. Pan/Tilt
It is possible to rotate modern CCTV cameras both
horizontally and vertically so you can get the maximum coverage. The two terms
used for this purpose are Pan and Tilt. The good thing about some of the
cameras is that you can rotate them using mobile phone apps.
Therefore, if you want maximum coverage, we suggest that you
go for a unit that comes with a higher degree of Pan/Tilt.
3. Image quality
Today, it is better that you get a CCTV camera that records
in 1080p resolution. After all, if you want better image quality, you need a
higher resolution. But the downside is that higher quality videos take out much
more storage space.
Therefore, if you have purchased a DVR with storage capacity
in TB, you can purchase a camera that records in 1080p. However, CCTV cameras that come with SD card slots may
not be enough for this purpose.
4. Motion sensors
Today, motion sensors are an important part of security
cameras. With these sensors, these cameras can detect motion and alert the
homeowner about the sounds and movements. The users receive notifications on
their smartphones.
The downside is that CCTV cameras with motion and audio
sensors are quite expensive. So, if you want to purchase them, you need to
spend a good deal of money.
5. Ease of installation
As far as installation is concerned, wireless CCTV cameras
are your best bet. The primary reason is that these systems don't use any
cables. All you need to do is position and mount these cameras. Most of these
units come with sticky pads and magnetic bases.
If you are looking to purchase CCTV cameras for the first
time, we suggest that you follow these five tips. They will help you go for the
best units to cover your needs.
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