How to Protect Your Home With an Indoor Security Camera

There are some important points to consider when you decide to protect your home with an indoor home security camera. To find the best home security camera once you have determined your needs, take into consideration the following.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Determine the purpose of your indoor security camera: will you be monitoring your home or home office for keeping tabs on your kids when they are with the babysitter?
   

2. Determine the view angle you need from your camera. In general, the wider the view the more the camera will record. This is particularly important if you will be using your camera outdoors.
   

3. Determine the picture quality that you will need from your security camera and choose a camera that will provide it. While many screens are small and can use a lower resolution, a higher resolution will provide a clearer picture.
   

4. Choosing a wireless security camera? Choose a camera with a transmission range that will suit your needs; keep in mind that walls and ceilings will reduce the range a wireless camera will have.
   

5. Planning to record the signal? Choose a camera that will broadcast to the system that you have chosen: closed circuit tv, your computer or a digital video recorder.
   

6. Do you want a camera that will start recording when movement is detected? Choose a camera with a motion sensor.
   

7. Determine the size and type of security camera you are looking for. Some cameras are small enough to hide on a shelf or with your child's toys; other are larger and provide you with the opportunity to zoom in.
   

8. Determine whether or not you want to be able to record sound with your security camera.
   

9. Lastly, determine whether you want a camera that is monitored by a security company or not; if you do, be sure to choose the right company. Ask questions and get recommendations.
   
   

Tips & Warnings

• Ask questions. Just because you are trying to find the right camera for your needs does not mean that you're on your own. Ask friends, family and even your insurance agent for recommendations.
• Remember that a system that you monitor yourself will require a bit more maintenance: think about whether or not you'll be able to break away from a meeting or be able to have access when on vacation before you choose to monitor the system yourself.
• Keep in mind that some small wireless cameras are battery operated; remember that you will have to routinely change the batteries to keep your camera functioning well.