Cameras in a Smart Home

Posted on 8 March, 2022 by Micheal Alexander

Cameras and surveillance have exploded in popularity and accessibility but why are they so important? And why is it so important to have a robust solution?

One word: Proof.

It is all well and good to see what your cameras see, but in the event of an emergency, you need to be able to show proof to not only the authorities but also your insurance provider. This will usually result in a lower premium and smoother claim process. Wifi Camera

Selecting the Right Cameras for Your Installation

When considering which cameras will best suit your needs, it is important to remember that Home Automation Gateways are not made to be media hubs or stream large amounts of data. This said, Internet Protocol (IP) Cameras are your best choice because they allow gateways such as Vera Plus or Fibaro Home Centre 2 to capture screenshots of what these cameras see.

There are a number of brands and models out there to choose from however we recommend and sell HikVision due to their ease of installation and smooth functionality.

Both Cameras offer a 2560x1440p resolution view at 20fps (25fps at lower resolutions) with dual stream capabilities (H.265/H.264). They can produce an IR view up to 30m allowing for reliable night time monitoring. Installation is a breeze, they have an IP67 Weather Rating and both can be powered via PoE. For us, this means that they are robust and will integrate nicely with Vera and Fibaro.

Record and Save in Case of Emergencies

As Home Automation gateways will only let you view what your camera sees, it is of absolute importance that you have a way to record these videos should something go wrong. Having the videos on file can then assist in Insurance claims, Police reports and any other situation where you would need to show proof of what happened.