A few years ago, security systems were very pedestrian. Not according to the standards of that time though. Now technology has really advanced. There is so much to choose from. One of the biggest hurdles when buying a home security camera San Antonio is not having the desired features and capabilities zeroed down. There will be a real problem then as one will be mind boggled by the horde of options.

Like what is the exact purpose of this device? Will the purpose require motion sensing capabilities? Will the device only come alive when the motion sensor is triggered? Will the system alert the home owner when the motion sensor is triggered? Will the device be stationary? If not, how will it be rotated? Can it be rotated remotely on the app or does one have to be close?

Since most devices today are accessible through apps. One might find that the app only works on the phone and not on the computer or tab. One should decide if this is something they could contend with or not. Then think about the resolution; should the images be grainy and barely detailed or with great resolution and capability to zoom in? Where should the footage be stored? There are many options for this.

Then of course, think about the price. The price is a great determinant of which device to go with. However, sometimes one might encounter their dream device such that the price is no longer a factor to consider. There are also different styles and designs. This is more about which design fits with the purpose on a practical level and also for aesthetic reasons.

When a device is placed outside, it will be exposed to heat, moisture, dust and all sorts of things. There will even be risk of damage from human aggression. While the last one is difficult to withstand, all the others can be dealt with. Indoor devices are built with less of these capabilities. Therefore they would not be ideal for outdoor use.

How big is the area to be covered? Will the area have a single device or multiple devices? These two questions are important as they will determine how large or small the lens will be. Large lenses are used to provide a narrow but focused view of the subject. Small lenses are used to cover a huge area but do not provide very detailed images.

Night vision enables the device to still record actionable images at night or hen the lighting is very bad. Most devices nowadays are fitted with this capability. The feature is only standard in these devices. However one can still get a specialized device with better night vision abilities.

How big should the device be? How small should it be? Where will it be placed? Will it be hidden or concealed with something? Or will it be left out for all to see? There are many options for concealing it as well as size variance.