Home security cameras have changed a lot in recent years. Security cameras are more affordable than they used to be, come in both wired and wireless versions, and can connect to the internet so you can monitor your property from nearly anywhere. In this guide, we’ll examine what home security cameras are, how they operate, and how well they work as a security system. Plus, we’ll look at how much they cost and whether you need to have them professionally installed or if you can do it yourself.
A home security camera is a video recording device that captures footage of your home and property that you can view on a smartphone, tablet, or computer from anywhere using an internet connection. Most home security cameras are motion-activated and will record when they detect motion, as well as send you an alert. Some can record 24/7, which is known as continuous video recording (CVR).
There are two types of security cameras: wired and wireless. Wireless security cameras use Wi-Fi to transmit surveillance footage to a cloud-based server over the internet. This allows you to view the footage on any internet-connected device. Note that many wireless cameras are not entirely wireless because they need to be plugged into AC power via a power cable, although some use rechargeable batteries instead.
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