Choosing CCTV cameras for your home
WiFi vs PoE cameras, resolution, night vision, storage and privacy.
WiFi or PoE?
WiFi cameras are simple for 1–2 spots. PoE cameras on an NVR are more reliable for whole compounds.
Resolution vs identification
Higher resolution helps identify faces at distance, but lens and placement matter as much as megapixels.
Privacy
Don't point cameras into neighbours' property, and follow local surveillance laws.
FAQs
- Do cameras work during power cuts?
- Only with backup power for cameras, recorder and router.