How to Protect Your Home With an Outdoor Security Camera

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

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Determine the purpose of your outdoor security camera: will you be monitoring to see who comes up to your front door or do you want to be able to watch all angles of the perimeter of your house and yard?
   
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 to see who is approaching your front door and you want to be able to determine whether or not they are alone.
   
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 the walls of your home 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 to have a camera that will be on all the time or do you want a camera that will start recording when movement is detected? Either way, a motion detector camera can make sure that you are able to record anything that happens.
   
7. Determine the size and type of security camera you are looking for. Do you need a camera that can zoom in, a camera that blends in or a camera that can record sound?
   
8. 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.
• If you have questions about installing your camera or cameras, hire someone to install it for you.
• If electrical wiring needs to be done for your camera system, consider hiring an electrician to be sure that it is done correctly.
• Not ready to commit to an outdoor security camera? Consider using a mock camera to deter would be burglars to see how you feel about it.
• 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.
• Remember: outdoor cameras must be kept visible, but should be kept out of reach.

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