Front Door Security Camera

Video Doorbell Camera: A video doorbell camera works as a doorbell and a security camera simultaneously. The camera and button are housed in a body placed outside the door. It records the video when motion is detected.  And when someone presses the button, the doorbell rings, and the chime inside. It keeps you updated about what's happening and visiting your house. You can set auto-replies when you are away and remotely talk to the person in front of the door.

Wireless Front Door Security Camera: A wireless front door security camera is powered and networked wirelessly. It's portable and easier to install around the front door. It records excellent resolution videos and stores them in local or cloud storage. Compared to the doorbell camera, it can cover a wider area. It's suitable for monitoring the door and its surroundings.

Wired Front Door Security Camera: A wired front door security camera is an extremely reliable option that can be used to monitor the front door and surroundings continuously. It is networked and powered through wires, such as an Ethernet cable for PoE cameras. It offers fast performance and keeps you updated on front door activities.

A front door security camera records everything continuously or works in motion detection mode. It records everything happening in front of the door.  It saves the recording in the local storage, such as a microSD card and NVR, or cloud storage.

It's networked using the internet, so it can send data to the connected devices and storage. When there is someone in the vicinity, it sends a real-time alert to the connected devices. It can distinguish between a person, a pet, and a vehicle and send an alert accordingly. Camera users can check notifications on their phones and tablets. They can talk to the person in front of the camera through two-way audio.

Video Quality: The video quality must be optimal. Look for high-resolution cameras like 4K to ensure clarity and intricate details. Do not go below 2K resolution. Moreover, the camera should have clear night vision to record quality videos at night.

Power Source and Internet Connection: You can choose between wired or wireless options, depending on your needs. Wireless cameras have built-in batteries, while wired cameras are powered with an Ethernet cable or adapter. Also, check the internet connection; the wireless option works on Wi-Fi or 4G, while the wired camera needs Ethernet connectivity or Wi-Fi.

Field of View: Check the field of view to get an idea of the area that the camera will cover. If you want a wider field of view, you can go with a pan-and-tilt security camera, which offers a 360° view. Otherwise, select a wider fixed field of view, more than 90⁰, to capture the surroundings along with the front door.

Two-Way Audio: The two-way audio feature facilitates communication with the person in front of the camera. Users can talk from any location. They can give instructions to delivery guys and warn intruders.

Smart Detection and Alert: Smart detection helps distinguish people, pets, and vehicles. It reduces false alerts and sends more details in the notification. The camera should also send real-time alerts to the connected devices.

Yes, it's legal to have a camera on your front door. However, ensure you are not invading neighbors' privacy by capturing areas of their property where they expect privacy.

Front door cameras need an internet connection to send alerts and data. They can use Wi-Fi, 4G, or a wired connection. But if you have a Wi-Fi camera, then having stable Wi-Fi is a must.

It depends on the features of the security camera and specific settings. If it's capable of recording continuously, you can record everything. Some cameras also work in motion detection mode, recording only when motion is detected.