Outdoor security cameras vs indoor security cameras
Outdoor security cameras vs indoor security cameras
The outside of your home is as important as the inside. You may think that the furniture, electronic paraphernalia and valuables clearly trump the door mat and external surroundings but do you have the same thought while installing cameras? No.
No one wants to install cameras inside their home unless you have an infant taken care of by a nanny while you make seven figures at work. And that camera too is quite flippant which can be gathered by its name- NANNY CAM that usually records footage through a teddy bear’s beady eyes. Also many people have pets and they want to keep an eye on!
Following are the points of difference between outdoor and indoor cameras:
- General Durability: Outdoor cameras are built to be more durable as they have to exist in an environment devoid of windows and curtains. They’re weatherproof, made of tough metal and tend to look bulkier and not very sleek. Indoor cameras on the other hand are smaller and lightweight. Some are even wireless and have flexible craning positions.
- Cost: As less work goes into indoor cameras in respect with material and size, they are cheaper than outdoor cameras. The cost also increases with customization and additional features such as connectivity with home security systems and fireproofing.
- Additional Features: Some outdoor cameras are accompanied with blowers and heaters that provide extra protection against intruders.
- Installation: Outdoor security cameras require installation from professionals as they require hard wiring into the electric system. Moreover, they need to be mounted at a level where they are safe from being vandalized and have an unobstructed view. Whereas, Indoor cameras need not be fixed permanently, that would be a disservice to its portability! You can place it anywhere depending on your surveillance needs.
- Privacy: Outdoor security cameras record outdoor activity without recording more private moments inside your home. If your main concern is deterring and recording intruders, an outdoor system should suffice. However, if you have a babysitter, cleaning crew, or pets or teenagers you want to keep an eye on, indoor security cameras allow you to monitor activity within your home from your computer or smartphone for complete peace of mind.
Both indoor and outdoor cameras utilize features like infrared, allowing for clear pictures in low light conditions and easy transitions when there is a sudden change in light-changing automatically from color images in bright light to black and white when it gets darker.
Dome cameras are also common for both indoor and outdoor use. Dome cameras are designed to keep the onlooker from knowing exactly where the lens is pointed, which keeps people from easily hiding from the camera.