Outdoor Security Camera

Outdoor Security Camera Buyer’s Guide

Outdoor security cameras are the first line of defense when it comes to protecting what’s most important—your home, property and family—and they are a crucial part of any home security system. Outdoor surveillance provides the assurance that anything and anybody approaching your property and home will be noted, whether in real time from inside the safety of your home, remotely, from computer or smart phone screen, or recorded digitally to be called upon at a later time, if desired.

 Besides being a deterrent to intruders, the advantage of having an outdoor security camera(s) is the forewarning—knowing just what made that strange sound outside or who is ringing the doorbell before you open the door, or the precious extra minutes to alert officials at the first sign of a threatening advance or presence.

With the rise in popularity of and the advancing technology, the myriad of security camera choices can feel overwhelming.  Retail shelves and websites are a blur of details, terms like CCTV, infrared, DVR CMOS and CCD chips can be hard to grasp. So, we’ve prepared this buyer’s guide to help homeowners navigate the options and make the best choice for their home and family.