Home Security Cameras Quick Start
This book helps you determine what kind of camera or system you need, narrow down which to purchase, and keep yourself and those around you secure and private.
Figure out the system that’s right for you:
Consider your intent in getting a camera system in the first place; see Why Do You Want a Camera?
Draw a map of your home and where you want to cameras to be placed and what they view; see Rough Out Your Layout.
Decide how you want to interact with live and recorded video (and audio) from your cameras; see Choose Where Video Lives.
Learn about camera features, like resolution and angle of view; see Consider Physical Parameters.
Look into inexpensive multi-camera systems that record video locally; see Weigh Centralized and Smart Cameras.
Consider how cameras fit into a smart home ecosystem; see Use Smart Home Ecosystems for Control.
Discover details about major camera systems; see Camera Models.
Think about privacy, security, and surveillance:
Uncover the implications of where your video is stored, locally or remotely; see Where a Camera Stores Your Video.
Who should have access to your camera and stored video? See Keep Your Cameras and Video Private.
Avoid peeping on other people; see Respect Other People’s Privacy.
Consider how law enforcement might use video you record; see Are You Part of the Surveillance State?
Pick good passwords and lock down access; see Secure Your System.
Tweak your systems to meet your needs:
Determine the alerts you want to receive and control how they’re delivered; see Be Alert!
Let others share access to your cameras; see Share Access.