The German magazine tested 8 models of surveillance cameras available in the market (German)
Computer Bild magazine reported that some important points should be taken into account when using surveillance cameras. Surveillance cameras should be installed in a slightly elevated position to get a good overview, and so that intruders cannot remove them easily. The lens should be free and cover the camera. The entire area to be monitored, according to what was reported by the German News Agency.
The German magazine tested 8 models of surveillance cameras available in the market: 5 cameras for use in indoor areas and 3 models for monitoring outdoor areas.
The S 350 camera from Eufy, which is intended for indoor ranges, topped the test results, while the best model in terms of performance and cost was the E1 camera from Aqara. .
Cameras intended for outdoor ranges usually come at a higher cost, but are resistant to wind, rain, dust, and cold.
The Pro 5 model from Arlo topped the results for this category of cameras, while the best camera in terms of performance and cost was the Stick Up Cam Pro from Ring. .
Smart surveillance cameras are registered in the home network, and the user can constantly call up the camera image on his smartphone. Surveillance cameras are usually in energy-saving sleep mode, and filming is only done when they detect movement within their coverage area.
Integration with voice assistant
The German magazine pointed out that most surveillance cameras can be integrated with voice assistant applications such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Home, but customers must pay costs or subscription fees for additional services, and some companies also request additional costs in exchange for storage via Cloud computing services.
There are some surveillance cameras designated for indoor ranges that operate using power cables only, and therefore need to be connected to an electrical socket. As for cameras designated for outdoor ranges, they may operate with cables or batteries in some cases.
The battery replacement feature allows for the possibility of installing surveillance cameras flexibly, but the user must take into account the timing of replacing the batteries, in order to obtain a smooth monitoring service, and therefore the second battery must be charged when the first battery is in use.
Source: German