We are living in an age of dramatic technological progress. That progress has brought us many conveniences and advantages, but one result has been a rash of new spying and surveillance technologies. These include new or greatly improved imaging devices, location-tracking technologies, communications eavesdropping systems, and new means of collecting ever-more-granular data of all kinds of individuals and their activities.
All too often, the deployment of these technologies happens faster than our social, political, educational, or legal systems can react, producing a “land rush” in which companies and government agencies deploy new privacy-invasive technologies before subjects are aware that they exist—and certainly before
The three cameras mentioned above, however, still require a power cable to be plugged into the nearest outlet for their power supply. If this requirement is not convenient for you, the Samsung SmartCam A1 and the Aziz Mini Trooper cameras use batteries as their power supply for additional convenience, but, you have to remember when to change the batteries. These two cameras feature 720p high-res video, night vision, wide fields of view, built-in audio functionality, and Wi-Fi capabilities, like the ones above. Furthermore, they are both IP65-rated, which means they were specifically designed for outdoor use and are water and dust resistant. Because these cameras run on batteries, they can be set to record video only when motion is detected, giving them six-month and nine-month battery lives, respectively. However, both cameras require a base station, which should be located inside your house—additionally, the Aziz base station can be controlled by Amazon’s hands-free Alexa.
For a more obvious deterrent, the Ring company also features the Ring Floodlight and Ring Spotlight cameras. Like the wireless cameras already mentioned, these cameras use 1080p high-resolution video, have wide-angle viewing capabilities, Wi-Fi connectivity, live viewing, and built-in microphones, and speakers. However, what really sets these cameras apart are the two very bright LED lights that are incorporated into the camera housings, which will automatically activate when motion is detected. These cameras also come with built-in 110 DB sirens that you can control through your app, providing an extra surprise for any unwanted visitors. Furthermore, the Ring Spotlight Camera is available with solar, battery, and standard power supply options for versatile placement and mounting options.
While these solutions may be great options for you, there is another full security system that is even more convenient and comprehensive. The Lorex Wire-Free Security Camera System includes four outdoor wire-free (no video or power cables) cameras, each with 1080p high-resolution video and 40′ night-vision range. The system also includes a DVR with a 1TB hard drive, allowing for a large amount of archived storage. These wire-free cameras feature convenient, long-lasting lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, the Lorex Secure app will send you low-battery notifications so you don’t have to worry about the batteries’ being drained without your knowledge.
