This category covers the latest news, reviews, and guides on home surveillance systems, video doorbell cameras, and CCTV (closed-circuit television) security systems. Learn about the benefits of installing a home surveillance system, including deterring crime, monitoring your property, and keeping an eye on loved ones. Discover the different types of video doorbell cameras available, such as wired, wireless, and battery-powered options. Get expert advice on choosing the right CCTV system for your needs, including the best placement of cameras and how to set up motion detection and recording. Stay informed about the latest advancements in home surveillance technology, including smart features and integration with other smart home devices.
In recent years, one of the big improvements in home surveillance is the availability of cameras that can record video at night in full colour Starlight Vs Darkfighter Darkfighter is specific to Hikvision cameras and these are able to provide full-colour images up to 0.002 lux, and black and white up to 0.0002. Starlight is…
The Reolink E1 Pro is a new PTZ indoor camera padding out the extensive range of Reolink cameras currently available. Currently priced at just £49.99 this is positioned well as either a pet cam or baby cam and integrates with the Reolink app which is compatible with the full range of Reolink cameras. The camera…
Annke is a popular, affordable IP CCTV brand that you can buy on Amazon. They generally sell their hardware as a system and you can pick up four of these cameras, an 8-channel NVR and 2TB hard drive for £489.99 on Amazon with an option for an additional £56 off. Alternatively, you can buy this…
I was previously impressed with the performance of the Blurams Outdoor Pro, the affordable camera is one of the few AI facial recognition cameras on the market and it was quite accurate, much better than standard motion detection. Blurams are now taking that tech and shoving it in a smart doorbell and to make things…
I am a big fan of floodlight and spotlight cameras, I have both the Ezviz Floodlight and Netatmo Presence. The problem with both of these is that they need to be wired into your mains, because big lights use more power. Arlo thinks they can do better than this and have launched the Arlo Pro…
Being in a house of two with no pets, I am not a big fan of indoor cameras, they are a bit wasted on me and there is always that creepy feeling of being watched. Then, of course, privacy concerns. The Somfy Indoor Camera hopes to address those concerns by utilising a physical shutter on…
One of the big problems with outdoor security cameras is all the false alerts. A gentle breeze will set off some cameras. You can generally tweak the settings to find something to minimise alerts such as motion zones and sensitivity levels, but it is never perfect. The one exception I have found is the Netatmo…
I have reviewed a few EZVIZ products in recent months, their Floodlight camera was particularly good, and the indoor camera is working well for me in my garage. The most recent product is the Full HD Outdoor Cam which is technically a wireless camera but requires a power cable, then wireless for data connectivity. For…
Ezviz has an ever-expanding range of affordable security cameras that can compete with more well-known brands. However, Ezviz is owned by Hikvision, the world’s largest supplier of video surveillance products so this is not some no-name brand you often find on Amazon. I have reviewed three cameras from Ezviz now, the most recent, the Floodlight…
Yale has finally started moving away from the old-fashioned DVR style CCTV systems they used to sell, and have finally embraced WiFi cameras. To be honest, I wish more consumer brands did POE wired cameras too, but that is another matter. I previously reviewed the HD1080 All-in-One – Indoor/Outdoor Camera, and found it to be…
It has been nearly two years since I reviewed the original Blink XT. Since then many new products have hit the market to contend with this outdoor security camera, but many have failed to offer the same level of value this low-cost camera achieves. Since I reviewed it, they were bought out by Amazon, and…
It is safe to say that the home security camera market is a little saturated nowadays. Things seemed to escalate quickly when cheap IP CCTV cameras came to the market, and I still use the Ezviz EZ-C3S-Wi-Fi today. Once companies like Arlo introduced wire-free solutions, the market boomed, it was now affordable and easy to…
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