Search "best CCTV camera for home" and you'll drown in conflicting lists. The truth is the best camera for you is the one that fits your home, your lighting and your budget. Here's how to choose wisely.
1. resolution: 2MP is the sensible minimum
For homes, 2MP (1080p) is the practical starting point and 4MP gives you noticeably sharper detail. Going higher is worth it mainly for entrances where you want to identify faces.
2. night vision is non-negotiable
Most incidents happen after dark, so good infrared or full-colour night vision matters more than headline megapixels. Check the IR range covers your gate and boundary.
3. indoor vs outdoor
Use weatherproof bullet or outdoor cameras for gates and exteriors, and discreet dome cameras inside.
4. wired, WiFi or 4G?
Wired is the most reliable. WiFi is great for quick, clean installs. 4G/SIM or solar cameras suit places without internet or power.
5. storage and mobile viewing
Decide how many days of footage you want and size the hard disk accordingly. Make sure mobile viewing is set up so you can check live and recorded footage from anywhere.
6. brand
Stick to established names like Hikvision, CP Plus and Dahua for reliability, spares and support.
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