Essential Tips for Choosing Home Security Cameras

Looking to enhance your home security? Learn from an expert who has been installing security cameras since 2001 and has helped countless homeowners protect their properties. Find out the top 10 considerations when selecting a home security camera and make an informed decision. Subscribe for more helpful tips and tricks!

Chapters:
00:00 - Preview
00:48 - Intro
01:33 - 1. Wired Vs. WiFi
04:05 - 2. Power Options
06:53 - 3. Price Vs. Quality
09:34 - 4. Resolution
11:47 - 5. Night Vision
13:49 - 6. Placement
14:57 - 7. Stationary Vs. PTZ
16:25 - 8. Audio
18:01 - 9. Viewing Options
18:47 - 10. Smart Home Integration
19:40 - Final Thoughts

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George Langabeer is the Owner of SilverHammer Surveillance
At SilverHammer Surveillance we are home security and smart home specialists. We sell and install the very best home security cameras, surveillance systems and smart home devices. We offer complete home security wired NVR camera systems, smart home cameras, wireless security cameras, wifi cameras and cameras compatible with: Apple HomeKit Smart Home, Google Home (including Google Nest) and Amazon Alexa. All of our home security systems are remote viewable on your smart phone, table, PC or Mac.

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[keithcarter]

As a camera salesman installer over 10 years experience on commercial systems. I can say this video MUST WATCH for anybody who is new and shopping for the cameras system. He gives a lot of good information here and explains it well.

[darleneshipe]

Another EXCELLENT video! So much helpful information! There is so much to consider when upgrading our systems, your insights are key in making informed decisions! I will be in touch with you soon about updating our system!

[MAWA]

Career IT person but new to security systems. Not only do you do a fantastic job of breaking down the subject into easily understandable pieces, but I really like that you list your related videos in the description, making it easy for us to find the next thing we should watch. Excellent work!

[johnhubbard]

Just fired/got fired by Arlo so was researching upgrades and found you. I am a Contractor of over 40 years and hands down this is the best breakdown of a technical subject for homeowners I have seen. Security is your field, but a salesman like you is worth a million a year to a guy like me.

[trevolchapmanll]

Being a CCTV technician for a little over a year. This video is very much helpful! I learned so much because one day I will be installing cameras as my own business and this video showing you the ends and out was very great! Thank you so much for showing this!

[erniesoriano]

Wow!!! I couldn’t even focus on the video!😊 your eyes are memorizing!! Reminds me of my dads! Other than that thanks for the video really helpful!!

[GerryMander-kjsz]

Nice checklist, great advice! We love our ReoLink (Trackmix model) and doorbell cameras, so I'm happy to see them featured. A few additional tips on them:

- NVR not needed as long as it's wired or wi-fi is close by. Each camera has it's own web server & notification center.
- Has some great auto-tracking features. Returning to home-spot, virtual tracking option.
- Dual cameras. The 2nd is physically 6x zoomed on same subject; even better than an 8K would be!
- Built-in PC app that integrates all cameras to a single monitoring screen with robust playback capabilities.
- Great build quality!
- Con: The auto-activation sometimes misses human activation when not front-n-center, even at max sensitivity. All other pluses are irrelevant if it didn't take the shot.

So I'd agree; not a "pro", but close.

[dawnraed]

Home owner here looking for something and found this video most helpful. I am still struggling to figure out what I really need, but these were outstanding things to think about.

[phyllisgarrison]

Thank you for putting that info in an easy to understand format.
And for the record….
We love you too!

[MFJones]

Thanks for another great video. It helps a lot. I’ve been going through a rabit hole trying to find the best security system for my needs. There’s maybe something else that I would add to the list: NVR security. I’ve read that isolating your NVR from the internet with firewall rules is really important to prevent hackers from getting inside your network. What are your thoughts about that? And are you doing something else to protect your system and network when installing these devices? Thanks again!

[Joseph]

Australian here. Thank you, you just showed me all that I need to know.

[beep_boop]

just getting into home security and boy am i gladded i watch this vid first, amazing info. thanks

[johnrice]

What is a good wired security camera system for homeowners who want to install themselves without monthly service?

[dmreckner]

George, out of all the Youtube videos on security cameras I viewed yours was the most helpful. Thanks for the info.

[Alex.In_Wonderland]

legitimately the only reliable resource I've found so far. I understand that this question is a hail mary, but I've got to try: What are your recommendations for a security system that covers all of these aspects? I'm sure there are probably none that cover everything, and if they come close, I'm sure they're not budget friendly whatsoever, but I had to ask!

[yatingshen]

Thank you for explaining!
I just started shopping and there are so many options. It was confusing.
You explained perfectly to beginners and it’s really helpful!

[ThePerfectMomster]

Thank you! Love what you said at the end. A peaceful mind is priceless, being proactive is important, and knowledge is power.

[AlbertsSlotChannel]

Moving into my new house that's pre-wired. This was so helpful. Thank you so much!

[debbieblake]

I'm always left confused about how to set it up.And which ones to buy?No matter how many times I listen to these videos. What is an average cost if you have someone install for you?Just a ballpark, if you could please. I'm in southern california.

[ntandoncetani]

Thank you so much. This video has been helpful as I am sitting on a decision to buy home security cameras. I like gadgets and always fancy smart stuff, however, now I know the cons of wireless cameras. Thank u once again