What you should look for for outdoor use: weather resistance, night vision, mounting height and recording.
An outdoor camera can provide an overview of a garden or capture details at a gate, door, or driveway. If you try to use both with a single wide camera, you often end up with overlapping footage. Therefore, assign each camera a clear task.
Also pay attention to the route that someone is likely taking. A well-placed camera not only looks at a large area, but captures movement in a place where faces and clothing are usable in the image.
A suitable enclosure protects against rain and dust, but mounting is just as important. Water must not run along cables into the interior and connectors must be protected. Wind, condensation, and direct sunlight affect the lifespan and image quality.
Hanging under a roof edge can help, as long as infrared light does not reflect back against the same edge. Therefore, we also check the night image after installation.
For permanent camera security, we choose a network cable with PoE wherever possible. Power and data then run through a single fixed cable, and the system is less dependent on Wi-Fi coverage due to buildings and insulation.
A wireless camera can be appropriate when pulling cables is really not feasible. Power, range and recording must then be tested in advance on the mounting place.
Infrared gives a calm black and white image in the dark. Full color can provide more recognition detail when sufficient ambient light or additional white light is present. The best choice varies depending on the garden, driveway, or entrance.
Reflection from white walls, windows, rain and spiderweb can worsen the night view. A small change in position or angle often makes a bigger difference than just a more expensive model.
Aim a outdoor camera as much as possible at the own property. Limit the image of neighbors and the public road to what is necessary for security. Masking and detection zones help to set the camera up to target.
Therefore, discuss before assembly what is and what does not need to be shown in the picture. This will provide better reports and prevent unnecessary privacy problems.
Every home and every business property is different. That is why we always look at viewing angles, cable routes, network, recording preferences and who needs access to the app.
A good preparation starts with three questions: what exactly do you want to be able to see, when do you want to receive a notification and how long do you want to be able to watch the videos?
That can be done, but with professional advice you can avoid many problems with assembly and adjustment.
That depends on location, network, desired recording and notifications.
Yes. We deliver, assemble, install the app and test the system together with you.
