Types of CCTV Cameras and Which Ones Are Best-Suited for Your Home?


When it comes to the safety of your home, it’s best not to compromise. According to a report released by the FBI, property invasions result in the loss of 14.3 billion in damages per year. According to the same report, firearms are used in 40.8 percent of robberies.

The right alarm system can help you not only monitor your home, but alert intruders to stay away as well.

But there is a plethora of options to choose from when it comes to surveillance cameras. This makes it difficult for homeowners to choose.  It makes you wonder which camera is best-suited for your home.

Here are a few options to choose from:

Dome CCTV Cameras:

These type of cameras are used for indoor security and surveillance purposes. As their name suggests, the shape of their housing resembles a dome. This keeps them unobtrusive but visible. The shape of their house makes it difficult to tell which direction they are facing. This encourages intruders to stay away because they’re unable to tell which areas are being monitored.

Speed domes have pan/zoom features which allow homeowners to keep a close watch on selected areas. The cameras can also be adjusted to avoid poor lighting.

Bullet Cameras 

These types of cameras have a cylindrical shape that is long, like a rifle.
They’re used for covering distant areas. While they’re not designed to pan/zoom, they can be mounted to the wall. This helps capture images from certain areas.  

They’re great for indoor security but can also be used for outdoor security purposes. Another advantage of installing bullet cameras is that they are waterproof. Homeowners can install protective coverings to ensure safety of their cameras.

C-Mount Cameras

The average security camera covers 35 to 40 ft. distance. But with C-mount cameras, homeowners can cover greater distances. In addition, the camera’s lens can be detached to fit different types of applications.

Night Vision Cameras

These types of cameras are used where there is poor lighting. Making use of infrared technology, these cameras have the ability to capture images even in pitch black conditions.

Wireless Cameras

While not all wireless cameras are IP-based, some cameras can utilize wireless transmission. But not matter which type of transmission is being used, the primary benefits of wireless cameras remain the same. That is extremely flexibility. Homeowners don’t have to worry about cables and the installation process becomes easy.

Texas Security & Surveillance offers surveillance camera installation services. If you’re looking for home security installation services in Austin, visit their website or call (512) 693-4003 for questions/queries.  

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