Whether you own a business or you want to keep your house safe, investing in a surveillance system is one of the best actions against crime that you can take as a civilian. Surveillance cameras make burglars, vandals and other offenders think twice before targeting you, as the police often rely on video footage to find and convict a criminal.
Unfortunately, a lot of people think that security Winnipeg security cameras require a big investment and often shy away from them. But, the truth is that nowadays a performant surveillance system comes at a relatively decent price, compared to what it can do. The newest gadgets have impressive functions, autonomy, and a wide range, providing the protection you need in case of any law violations or other suspicious behavior.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at our top three picks regarding performance, quality, accessibility, and reliability.
- Nest Cam Outdoor
Nest is a company from Alphabet’s portfolio, and it specializes in smart home devices and gadgets. They offer surveillance systems both for the indoors and the outdoors.
So what’s that great about these cameras? Well, since they are smart devices, they work with each other and form a unitary network, something like the house nervous system and sense receptors. For example, when a surveillance camera detects movement, you can get a smart light to turn on in the area.
Design-wise, the Nest Cam outdoors is very similar to its indoor cousin, except for the fact that it is waterproof. It has a built-in microphone and speaker placed in the bottom part of the unit. You can mount the camera on the wall with the help of a magnetic base.
The camera’s maximum resolution is 1080p, but its default image resolution is 720p, which is quite decent in most circumstances. Nest Cam also has night vision and two-way sound. Its true performance and functionality is reached if you use it with the complementary app (which is compatible with iOS and Android) and subscribe to its full-option version.
The subscription to the app allows you to set three motion zones and decide when the system should notify you about any suspicious activity.
- Netgear Arlo Q
Don’t let its small size fool you. This cam is excellent regarding performance and affordability. It’s wireless, the image is HD, and it stores every recording on the cloud and notifies you when something odd is going on.
With a minimalistic design and an intuitive interface, this camera can blend in nicely with the environment. The installation process is also simple, and the mount is magnetic.
The maximum resolution of the video is 1080p, but you can opt for two lower resolutions for day to day use, and still get a decent video quality. The camera is fully-articulated, allowing you to cover a large area, even an entire room when positioned well. The cam also has a microphone and two-way audio.
You can access its features through its intuitive app, which is compatible with iOS and Android. Perhaps one of the most user-friendly features is the one-week free subscription plan, which allows you to store the recordings for free for up to one week, which is more than other producers give away.
1.Sengled Snap
We mentioned how smart cams could connect to smart light bulbs and work seamlessly together. Well, the Sengled Snap covers both functions, as it has an incorporated lamp.
We had to feature this cam-lamp fusion at the top of our list because of its easy use, practicality, and quality of image, but it does leave a lot of room for improvement.
You can easily mount the cam by screwing it in your standard E27 light bulb socket. Even if that limits the exact place where you can put it, its wide angle can cover an entire room. You can control the light and use the two-way communication system with your smartphone.
You can use the app to dim the light, but not with a dimming switch. The downside, which was quite surprising, is that it doesn’t use the camera’s sensors to turn the light on and off.
The image quality is good, at a 1080p resolution. You can store the recordings with a monthly frequency if you subscribe to the app plan.
Hopefully, this options helped you understand that security cameras aren’t a luxury, but an affordable and necessary addition to your home.
