Home camera systems have made huge leaps forward over the last few years. Just think about all of the porch pirate videos we saw around the holidays from doorbell cameras. But that technological shift was slow to make it to the bigger home surveillance systems. However, this new generation of home surveillance is so much better than systems from the past, and we are going to share five reasons why.

Surveillance products, like security cameras and doorbell cameras, are an increasingly common addition to the home. As a security camera installation company, we get those calls all the time. Smartphones have made them much more useful, and simple DIY options like Ring doorbells have shown just how powerful they can be. Whether you want to know what is happening at home, you want to deter porch pirates, or you have legitimate concerns about your safety, there is a camera option for you. Whatever your reason for considering a surveillance system, following the guidelines below will help ensure your system does exactly what you need.