Security cameras are becoming a common staple across homes in the UK. They offer peace of mind and reassurance that your home, family, and belongings are secure. Indoor and outdoor home security cameras can act as a deterrence and alert system, with many of the best CCTV systems and affordable security cameras on the market now offering an array of useful features.
At Easy Security Systems, we are passionate about helping residents across Wales feel safe in their homes. That’s one of the reasons why we are constantly updating our products and ensuring that we supply the best home security cameras on the market.
If you’d like to learn more about some of the highest-performing and most affordable security cameras, continue reading this article for our review of the best outdoor, indoor, wired and wireless cameras.
Alternatively, if you are interested in discovering how Easy Security Systems could help enhance the safety of your home, contact us today to arrange your professional installation service and learn more about our tailor-made home security packages.
What type of security system do you need?
Depending on the level of security you are looking to achieve, there is a range of suitable indoor and outdoor home security cameras on the market to suit your needs.
Indoor security cameras are an efficient way to protect your home with reliable surveillance. The majority of popular security cameras are mains powered. This is a convenient feature that suits many homes as it eliminates the need to replace batteries in a camera often mounted out of the way.
When looking to monitor the interior of your home, indoor security cameras are a great option to keep an eye on children, pets, and potential intruders when away from your home.
For external protection, outdoor security cameras can provide motion detection and intruder prevention features to secure your home. A range of home security cameras can be installed wired or wirelessly, depending on your preference.
Most indoor and outdoor cameras can be set up as individual units or linked to create a secure private network. Depending on your needs and budget, a range of different systems provide live coverage across an entire property and are equipped with various security features.
Key features to look out for
- Wi-Fi Connectivity
With a recent expansion of interest into home CCTV cameras, technology has quickly advanced, allowing homeowners to access their security camera footage from anywhere in the world with Wi-Fi connectivity.
If this is a feature you are particularly interested in, look out for CCTV systems that enable Wi-Fi connectivity. They will often feature an accompanying app that will provide alerts for motion detection.
- Night Vision mode
The quality of home security cameras has advanced far beyond the technology of past years. High-spec home CCTV cameras can now provide colour footage in minimal lighting.
For clear images of faces and number plates during day and night, you must equip your home with a camera that features state-of-the-art night vision technology.
- Motion Detection
Accompanying many of the features of WiFi-enabled cameras, motion detection is one of the prevalent features available on the market. To enhance the security of your home, you can receive live alerts from artificial intelligence software that is included with specific CCTV systems.
The camera detects motion and alerts users with face recognition, animal movement and passing vehicles. This information, along with sensitivity zones and customisable alert settings, provides the peace of mind you need to enjoy the safety of your home.
Other features to consider
- Burglar deterrent features
If you are concerned about the presence of intruders or burglars, a range of cameras come equipped with some highly effective deterrent features. These may include floodlights or sirens which alert you to the presence of unknown intruders whilst
- Storage capacity and subscriptions
Although many modern home security cameras are equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, this feature is often accompanied by a subscription charge to access the footage. Usually, the cost of the camera won’t be the final cost of monitoring your home. Each camera or brand will have its own fee to access the footage and specific features within its independent app. This is important to consider when choosing suitable security cameras for your home.
Our favourite best CCTV system for the home
Best wired indoor camera: Ring Indoor Cam
For a little camera that packs a lot of punch, the Ring Indoor Cam offers an array of features at an incredibly reasonable price. Offering a 140-degree field of view at 1080p resolution, the camera provides sharp detail within its video clips.
Whilst this camera isn’t renowned for its night vision ability, there is a colour night vision setting. This camera functions much more effectively during the day, capturing high-quality images with no complaints about the visible level of detail. Meanwhile, footage captured in low-light conditions is slightly less crisp but still presents visible details.
The Ring Indoor Cam offers flexibility with its stand and ceiling mount options. Its lightweight design makes it incredibly easy to fix to walls and ceilings without fear of damage. The system can also be connected with the Ring alarm, allowing users to create a comprehensive CCTV system for their homes.
Best wired outdoor camera: Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight
Arlo is a company producing high-performing security cameras. The standard model of the Arlo Pro 3 provided a high-quality image with several security-enhancing features. Their updated floodlight model offers further protection with a powerful built-in spotlight to illuminate dark spaces with up to 3000 lumens.
One of the most significant features of this CCTV system is that just one device is required to benefit from various security features. Within one piece of hardware, users have access to a 2k resolution picture and a 160-degree field of view within one piece of hardware. It also features two-way audio and motion tracking to be completely aware of your surroundings.
If you’re looking for a reliable security system that guarantees high-quality images through all weather conditions, the Arlo Pro 3 with Floodlight is one of the best high-end cameras in the home CCTV market.
Best wireless indoor camera: Blink Indoor
This compact wireless indoor camera offers simplicity and flexibility at an affordable price. The Blink Indoor is a small, straightforward security camera that provides the freedom to move around the home whilst presenting crystal clear images.
Unlike many cable-ridden competitors, this small but mighty camera offers HD resolution and a 110-degree field of view with a battery capacity that lasts up to two years before replacing two AA batteries is required.
The downside of this camera is that it doesn’t offer intelligent AI detection. This means you’ll receive motion alerts for movement, such as pets or visitors to the house. Nevertheless, if you’re looking for an affordable, wireless indoor camera that does its intended job well, the Blink Indoor camera is a serious contender for your money.
Best wireless outdoor camera: Eufy Solocam e40
Plenty of wireless security systems now provide a high-quality service but charge you a fortune to view the footage that is stored within cloud storage. One of the most significant advantages of the Solocam e40 is that no subscription is required. Users can access the footage via local and cloud storage that you can link to a mobile device.
As far as outdoor wireless cameras are concerned, this high-performing yet simple camera offers something for everyone. Video clips are recorded at resolutions from 2K to 1080p and can be adjusted to extend the battery life. With specific optimisations, the battery life can last up to two months before needing to be recharged with a USB charger.
For enhanced security, the Eufy Solocam E40 is fitted with a 90dB audio alarm to deter burglars and intruders on your property. Users can activate this feature manually or automatically after setting up designated motion zones. However, user feedback has indicated that this feature can be particularly fiddly.
Home CCTV packages installed by Easy Security Systems
Unlike some commercially available cameras mentioned in our article above, our home security systems are tailored to your needs. This means we can equip you with the exact number of cameras in your required locations. Our packages offer some of the best home security cameras on the market, along with motion detection features, burglar alarms, cloud storage and local video storage.
To design your bespoke home security system, contact Easy Security Systems today. We stock professional indoor and outdoor cameras at an affordable price with quality that you won’t find at a commercial level. Alongside our outstanding range of products, we also provide a hassle-free professional installation service. Forget about the stress of hiring electricians and tech wizards to integrate your apparatus. We’ll include a quick and easy installation within the price of your package.
Summary
There is a vast range of security cameras available on the commercial market. There are benefits and limitations to them all. With many offering high-tech features and others charging expensive monthly subscriptions to access their footage, knowing which camera is right for you can be challenging.
With Easy Security Systems, you know you’ll always receive a good deal on the best home CCTV system. Explore the rest of our website to discover some features you could incorporate into your bespoke CCTV package. Alternatively, get in touch now to speak to a specialist about our indoor and outdoor security cameras and protect your home.
