Six best outdoor security cameras
Keep an eye on your precious home with a security camera set-up
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Reviewed by IAN OSBORNE
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> Eve Outdoor Cam > Ring Stick Up Cam Pro
> Septekon P30i Wi-Fi Outdoor IP Camera
> Swann AllSecure 4K
> Tapo C410 Smart Wire-Free Security Camera
> Verkada CD62 Outdoor Dome Camera
These days, it pays to be security conscious. According to the Office of National Statistics, there were 272,402 burglary offences in the UK for the year ending in June 2023. T Although this is actually fewer than the previous year, that’s no comfort to those who were burgled.
As well as home break-ins, there’s thefts from the shed, garden or garage. Having bought a bike to keep you fit during the pandemic, you certainly don’t want to see it stolen. It pays to protect your property with a quality outdoor camera or two, and it’s never been cheaper or easier to do so.
These days, we all have a wireless home network, so with a Wi-Fi outdoor security camera – or more than one if you wish – you can keep an eye on your property even when you’re away, recording all the comings and goings at your house even if you’re on holiday. Just open the camera’s companion app, and as long as you have an internet connection, you can see what’s going on around your home. Most cameras can record video footage when motion is detected too.