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This camera is also weatherproof, so you can put it outside. While both the Ring Spotlight Cam Battery and Spotlight Cam Solar streams high quality, crystal clear video footage, it takes things a step further by also including a 110 decibel siren, which you can sound if you have suspicious activity happening around your home. It’s perfect for catching porch pirates. The camera also has a built in motion detector that will shine lights and begin recording video whenever motion is detected, helping prevent possible crimes before they happen. Thanks to two way audio, you can see, hear, and speak to people who are at your home, using just your iOS or Android smartphone, tablet, or Mac or PC laptop. This stand alone security camera offers one feature that many do not: facial recognition.

security cameras and alarms

01.14.2007 | 34 Comments

Motion sensors cause the majority of false alarms. Worse, they detect burglars only after they’ve entered your home. That can create a dangerous situation where you come face to face with a burglar in your hallway. Door and window transmitters are the only way to detect break ins immediately. Don’t let anyone convince you that motion detectors alone are a substitute for them. Glass breakage sensors are available too, but are optional.

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01.14.2007 | 16 Comments

Next, we looked for useful smartphone apps that show recordings, live streaming and basic settings on the first screen you see. The apps from Oco and D Link were the easiest to use. ConnectionOur final test evaluated the Wi Fi connection. To do this, we connected each camera to our Wi Fi network along with a video streaming service and a smartphone. If a camera had connection problems, while the other devices and the router still worked, we deducted points accordingly. Other Things to Consider When Buying a Security Camera Video Storage: Local or Cloud?There are two kinds of storage, local and cloud, neither of which had any effect on our scoring because it boils down to personal preference. The cameras with local storage in our review use micro SD memory cards to save video footage. This lets you access your video without subscription fees, though you might need extra memory cards or to write over older footage if you plan to keep your camera recording at all times. Cloud storage holds more video than local storage, but there are often subscription fees. You typically don't need a subscription to view a live feed. However, if you can't reach the company's video servers, you can't access the recordings.