Outdoor Security Cameras

When it comes to the security of your home and property, outdoor surveillance cameras can play an important part in keeping an eye on what's happening — even when you're away from home. In addition to alerting you to any disturbances in your surroundings, some models can be connected to a professional monitoring service that will contact emergency first responders on your behalf when a sensor or alarm is triggered. You can strategically place outdoor home security cameras almost anywhere on your property to monitor the surroundings of your home or business. While you can opt to mount hidden security cameras outside where they’ll be concealed from view, there is a benefit to having them exposed to serve as a visible deterrent to theft or break-ins. For added convenience, you may want to select Wi-Fi outdoor security cameras that can be configured for remote monitoring using a compatible app on your smartphone. Many wireless outdoor security cameras send real-time video to your phone, or to a digital video recorder that often comes standard with an outdoor security camera system. 

Before shopping for smart home security products, it might be helpful to schedule a smart home security consultation to ensure you’re getting the best outdoor security cameras for your home or business. You can choose to subscribe to a professional monitoring service, or you can opt to monitor security on your own. If you opt for monitoring on your own, keep in mind that some products may include additional features that are only available through third-party security companies. Regardless of monitoring responsibilities, be sure to take time to consider what features are top priorities, such as coverage radius, the ability to view during the day or at night, and the level of image resolution quality you’ll experience. A benefit that is high on people’s lists is being able to remotely communicate with visitors who activate their smart doorbell, or any other camera mounted on their home. If this also applies to you, choose a model with two-way microphone and speaker functionality. Another advantage of modern outdoor surveillance cameras is their ability to integrate with your home network to work in tandem with existing security devices. For instance, security lighting with motion detection can also send you an alert when it’s triggered. This technology offers an extra layer of protection. Plus, you can step up security inside your home with indoor security cameras that you can install on your own or have professionally installed. If you’re not into DIY projects, rely on Geek Squad® for security camera installation to quickly get your best home security camera set up, mounted and running properly.