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It is now possible to combine a home alarm with a surveillance camera without difficulty, and all this while taking into account your privacy. But the choice of alarms with integrated camera is enormous. So which home alarm should you choose? And how do you choose the right one? Continue reading this article to get an idea of the criteria to consider when choosing your home alarm with camera.
The performance of the camera
Before you buy, you need to decide what your camera should be able to do. If you don’t have outdoor lighting, cameras with night vision mode are recommended. You can research internet to find out more. So, the higher the resolution, the better the images and videos. The range should be at least five, but better up to 30 meters, day or night, but it also depends on the size of the area to be monitored. As you can see, camera performance can vary greatly.
The location of the camera
In order to optimize both the surveillance and alarm function, the camera must be strategically and optimally positioned. An important factor here is the height. For example, if a camera is mounted too high, facial recognition problems can occur. Indeed, for optimal facial recognition, it is recommended that the camera is not more than 1.50 meters from the area to be monitored. In addition, the camera must absolutely be mounted out of range.
Beware of hidden fees
Before you buy, make sure that all use of the product is free. Some full package providers require monthly or annual subscriptions. Without these subscriptions, recordings cannot be backed up to the cloud. Check out the free alternatives.