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Indoor Security Camera
Video surveillance is now very common, whether it's for protecting public spaces, private homes or business premises. Installing surveillance cameras can help to prevent damage or theft. They help users to keep an eye on a given location and, when paired with an alarm system or a smartphone app in the case of a connected camera, can sound the alarm if there's an intrusion. Outdoor surveillance cameras can be used to protect the surroundings of a property, while indoor cameras detect intrusions in a given location.Why install a security camera in your home?
Your home is your personal space: it's the place where you build your family life and where everyone should feel comfortable, so it's essential for you to feel safe there. However, official figures on burglaries are alarming: more than 250,000 burglaries are recorded in France every year, an average of 650 per day. This highlights the benefit of protecting your home with an effective security system, notably indoor cameras that allow you to monitor your living space.There are several reasons for installing an indoor security camera. It can be used to identify burglars after a theft, or at least their method, to understand what happened and if necessary to prove to your insurer that a break-in and theft actually took place.
What's more, if an indoor camera is connected, i.e. it can be controlled using a smartphone app, you'll receive a notification on your smartphone or tablet as soon as the camera's motion detection system identifies a suspicious presence. This allows you to react quickly so you can scare off an intruder or call the police. If you're notified remotely you can also take action yourself if you're not far from home. As soon as you receive the alert you can view the footage on your smartphone and respond accordingly.
If an indoor camera is connected to an alarm system, the motion sensor can also trigger an audible alarm. This may be enough to cause the burglars to flee and to alert the home's occupants to the danger, or the neighbours if the occupants are away.
The different types of indoor video surveillance camera
- The different types of indoor camera
Wireless cameras are easier to fit than wired video surveillance cameras, as they don't require any installation work and no cables are needed. The footage is transmitted via radio waves or the home's Wi-Fi.
- Connected video surveillance cameras
The most sophisticated indoor connected cameras even have a facial recognition system that recognises familiar faces and only starts filming if there are intruders. This means you don't get any unnecessary notifications and can avoid taking video footage inside your home for no reason. This saves on your storage space and protects your family's privacy. A connected camera can also feature other options, such as compatibility with smart home voice assistants or automatically sending a notification to an app if the camera detects the sound of a security alarm, for example a burglar alarm or a smoke or gas alarm.
If the camera has a zoom system or is motorised to allow you to change its direction, you can even remotely control it to obtain a complete view of the room or focus your attention on a specific area. Discover all our products
How to choose an indoor camera
To make the right choice when buying an indoor camera, you'll need to consider your requirements and choose options and accessories that improve the camera's effectiveness and therefore your security.- Indoor cameras and night vision
- Indoor cameras and image quality
- Indoor cameras and viewing angle
- Security cameras and audio quality
- Indoor cameras and motion sensor
- Indoor camera accessories
Installing a security camera indoors
- Where should I install an indoor camera?
However, make sure you don't position your security camera in a way that makes it too visible, to prevent it from being disabled. Install it at a height, ideally out of reach and slightly offset from the entrance to the room. If you can, conceal it among other objects (e.g. among the books on a bookshelf), making sure that you don't obstruct its rotation or viewing angle.
- Indoor cameras are easy to install