Wireless, which means your camera can connect to the internet wirelessly but requires a power cord. Sometimes these cameras are still called "wired" since they require a cord. The biggest difference between indoor and outdoor cameras is their ability to endure the weather. The last thing you want is for your new camera to quit in the first blizzard of the year, especially since you’ve noticed your snow boots have gone missing, too. Get your power drill and a drill bit and drill pilot holes wher...

If you’re going with local storage, you’ll have to place your cameras out of harm’s way, but somewhere you can access it when you need it. However, if you get cloud storage, you can view footage through your phone or desktop apps, and you can access footage regardless of the camera’s condition. Make sure you place your security camera out of reach so a thief or guilty child can’t just grab it and leave. Tech installers recommend placing your cameras at least nine feet above ground—but just don’t...

With one doorbell, two properly placed outdoor cams and two indoor cams — five total — you'll get great coverage for your home. We can't give a definitive number without seeing your individual layout and square footage, but you should be able to extrapolate a number from the above information. Some outdoor cameras have their own sirens to scare intruders, which we appreciate for our deterrence-first policy. Indoor cameras may have a built-in siren, or more likely will send an alert to its home h...