10 Things You Need to Know About Security Cameras
Take a look at the most important things to know about security cameras.
Take a look at the most important things to know about security cameras.
A crucial part of modern security systems, security cameras provide both homeowners and businesses the ability to easily monitor and detect potential security risks straight from a phone. Arlo security cameras, for example, have recently become more mainstream thanks to the many high-quality features and user-friendly interfaces they come equipped with.
Below, we’ll go through 10 important things everyone needs to know about security cameras including the types of cameras and features associated with the security device.
When choosing a security camera for your home or business, there are a few different models to choose from, each boasting its own unique features and benefits. Arlo security cameras in particular are specifically designed to provide homes with a host of essential security needs and come in several different types (including the ones listed below) to provide a quality experience no matter your needs.
Indoor Security Cameras: Designed to be used in the home, indoor security cameras are typically found in living rooms, bedrooms, and other frequently visited areas of the home. These security cameras are most often smaller in size than their outdoor counterparts, making them well-suited for keeping a close eye on specific areas of the home, such as a nursery or even your front door.
Outdoor Security Cameras: Often more rugged and durable than indoor cameras, outdoor security cameras are designed to withstand even the harshest of elements for prolonged periods of time. They’re also perfect for monitoring outside areas like the front or backyard, garage, or entire driveway.
Doorbell Cameras: A relatively new addition to the types of security cameras, doorbell cameras (as the name suggests) are designed to be placed outside the front door of your home. Typical features of a doorbell camera include motion sensors, two-way audio, and even a built-in speaker that allows a user to easily communicate with those on the doorstep remotely. These cameras also include the ability to show a live feed of the front door directly to your handheld device, making it easy to monitor your home wherever you are.
When choosing a security camera, it is important to consider the device’s resolution, as this critical factor directly determines the quality of the captured footage. Designed to provide extremely high-quality resolution video footage, Arlo security cameras help ensure that your home and loved ones are monitored 24/7 with the highest possible clarity.
Arlo security cameras come in a wide range of resolutions from 1080p all the way to 4K Ultra HD. It’s important to note that the higher the resolution, the more detailed and crystal-clear the video footage will be. This makes it easier to accurately identify specific facial details or license plate numbers if a criminal attempts to enter your home.
Another important factor to consider when picking out a security camera is the field of view (FOV). This handy feature determines how wide a security camera can see. Cameras with a wider FOV can see bigger areas and better protect your home. The many FOV options security cameras are equipped with allow for both flexibility and convenience no matter your home security needs.
Arlo offers security cameras with different field of views that range from 130 degrees to 180 degrees. Security cameras that boast 180-degree views can monitor larger areas, but home security cameras that are built with 130-degree views — like the Arlo Essential Security Camera — are perfect for areas that don’t require a wide angle to see everything, like a side yard, for example.
One of the most essential features of any security camera, night vision, is incredibly important to keep an eye on your home or business late at night. Home security cameras that come equipped with color night vision, such as the Arlo Pro 4, light up the night and allow you to easily and clearly watch recorded or live footage that was taken on even the darkest of nights.
The Arlo Pro 4 will tirelessly keep a vigilant eye on your family at all hours of the day and night, inside and out.
Arlo cameras accomplish the above by using infrared (IR) technology that provides crystal-clear video footage. By emitting IR light invisible to the human eye but entirely visible by the camera’s sensor, this unique technology converts the IR light into a visible image which is then conveniently displayed on your monitor or mobile device.
Another valuable feature of security cameras, two-way audio, allows users to easily and effectively communicate with those on the other end of the camera’s feed. This aspect of home security cameras makes them powerful tools for checking in on your home and your loved ones while deterring any potential intruders.
Our Arlo cameras also contain this feature and are created with small built-in microphones that enable two-way communication. If there is a potential safety concern or problem at home with a loved one, you can carry on a conversation with your family or give a warning to an uninvited guest in the camera’s view as if you were there in person.
Many home security cameras include motion detection. As a way to prevent home intrusions, it allows the camera to immediately detect and alert you via mobile device concerning any sudden movement within the field of view. Designed with superior motion detection capabilities, Arlo security cameras are an excellent choice for closely monitoring your home when away.
Once they detect motion of any sort, Arlo security cameras can send real-time alerts to your tablet or mobile device. This feature allows you to quickly check the security camera’s live feed and, if necessary, take appropriate action to prevent a crime from occurring. By staying informed thanks to the Arlo alert system, you can help ensure the safety of your home and loved ones.
A convenient way to store any and all footage captured by your security cameras, cloud storage allows you to access that footage from anywhere that has a stable internet connection. In addition to making it easy to monitor your property at all times, cloud storage provides a highly secure and reliable way to store your footage. As an added bonus, any footage stored in the cloud will always be safe and protected from both damage and theft.
Arlo security cameras offer a range of extensive cloud storage options that help provide increased flexibility to users with many different and specific needs. One of the cloud storage options that Arlo offers is the Arlo Secure plan which provides up to 30 days of protected cloud storage for the footage captured by your cameras.
The seamless integration of many security cameras with mobile apps makes them a great addition to your home security setup. Arlo security camera users in particular can enjoy seamless integration with the Arlo Secure App. This mobile app gives you the ability to access your security cameras from anywhere in the world, allowing you to monitor your property or business in real time while continuously receiving alerts whenever unusual activity is detected.
The Arlo Secure App for security cameras and other devices is available for free from both the App and Google Play store. Once the app has been downloaded, you can then easily connect your Arlo security cameras to your device and start monitoring your property.
One of the most pivotal factors to consider when it comes to outdoor security cameras in particular is weather resistance. Many security cameras — including Arlo security cameras — are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, making them ideal for keeping track of the outside of your home, day or night, rain or shine.
Like many outdoor security cameras, Arlo cameras are created with sometimes harsh weather conditions in mind, such as rain, wind, snow, and extreme versions of each. On top of a weather-resistant design, Arlo security cameras also feature UV-resistant housing that greatly helps prevent damage caused by prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
The last important element of any security camera is its ease of use. Arlo cameras, for example, are designed for easy setup and use thanks to highly intuitive interfaces that make it simple for anyone to monitor their home or business.
A highly crucial element to any modern security system, security cameras can help monitor and protect your home and loved ones when you are away. No matter your specific security needs, there is a type of camera that will work best for you. Wireless security cameras are ideal for placing in hidden areas outside the home and indoor cameras can be best used to monitor a home or business from within. By keeping the above 10 considerations in mind (along with your specific needs) you can find the best security device for your home in no time.
