Now look at how to buy a smart home monitor?

The concept of smart home has gradually become popular in recent years. The home surveillance cameras that used to use high thresholds have also begun to be popularized: the large-format camera + PC operation + large hard disk recording mode is gradually replaced by small camera + mobile phone remote control + cloud storage With only one mobile phone, users can always know whether or not strangers have come in at home. At present, the number of home-use intelligent surveillance cameras is similar to the number of Galaxy sands, and consumers will basically spend their time in shopping websites. The price gap between different cameras is quite large. What are the differences between these cameras? How should consumers choose to buy them?

Before you buy it, what are the parameter traps?

In general, choosing a home smart camera generally focuses on several aspects, including camera volume, resolution, night vision function, whether the camera can be rotated, APP function, and storage methods, etc. This water is not shallow, do not look only Simply look at one or two performance parameters, or consumers may be confused: Why is this 720P resolution camera more expensive than the 1080P? In fact, depending on the resolution, night vision function and pan/tilt rotation, the 720P camera that can simultaneously rotate horizontally 360 degrees will generally be more expensive than the 1080P but fixed-view camera. . Then how should these parameters be viewed? Here's a detailed breakdown.

1, the resolution of the water is too deep

The current mainstream resolutions of smart cameras are 1080P and 720P, respectively. It is worth noting that these parameters only mean that the user is aware of the resolution when viewing real-time monitoring or retrieving surveillance video, which is not related to clarity. In a comment on the Dong-Shang Appraisal column, Ben Lai saw a user complaining that “720P is more than 1080P-blurred” when he was yelling at the customer service. He said that the brand obviously had a problem with the camera focus and even had a comparison chart: the camera was wearing "My glasses will be clear instantly.

In fact, for most ordinary users, the 720P smart camera is in full compliance with the requirements, after all, the average family's living room will not exceed 50 square meters, 720P camera enough to see the situation at home. Of course, if the user is in a resident of a luxury home, the 1080P camera's capture of subtle movements away from the camera will be clear.

2, fixed lens or head rotation?

At present, the home smart camera is divided into two modes of operation: fixed lens and pan-tilt cruise. The monitoring angle of the fixed-lens camera is fixed. The angle of the camera should be changed to be smart and manual. The camera equipped with a PTZ camera allows the camera to move 360 ​​degrees horizontally and 100 degrees vertically, allowing users to see more clearly.

Then whether "PTZ" itself is a necessity or not, Ben Ju believes that this depends on the needs of users. If the user only needs static monitoring, such as the position of the entry door, fixing the lens is sufficient. If it is a surveillance living room, it is recommended to purchase a wide-angle (more than 110 degrees) fixed lens, at a glance.

If the user wants a camera to monitor the doors and windows, or to monitor the safety while paying attention to the elderly at home, it is recommended to select a camera that can rotate the head. This camera can be set to auto-cruise, but also can be used to control the direction of the camera through the phone, more convenient.

3, night vision function is also divided into true and false?

The night vision function is a selling point for many smart cameras. This feature is known as enabling users to sleep at night without worry. However, it is also known as infrared night vision function, the night vision effect of different cameras is very different.

The night vision function of the camera on the left is completely flattering. The left doors are completely dark and hidden by several people. The effect of this camera on the right is much better, so Xiaobian advises the user to test the night vision function immediately after purchasing the camera and decisively refund if not satisfied.

4, the confusion of the storage model, cloud storage is necessary?

Currently, mainstream smart cameras basically support two storage modes at the same time: memory card storage and cloud disk storage, and some products also support free NVR (Network Hard Disk Recording), and can perform looping keyboard recording in the same WiFi environment. Due to the limited memory card space, it is mostly stored in a loop recording mechanism. In general, a 16G memory card can store approximately 10 days of surveillance video, which should be sufficient for users with a fixed residence. After all, it is too much for the family to have a thief for 10 days.

However, for local tyrants with multiple properties, or for long-term travel users, memory cards are not enough. At this time, users can think about cloud storage, in fact, the current mainstream smart camera providers will have their own cloud platform as a value-added service, users can pay according to their own needs (also some brands will give away a period of time the cloud storage). In fact, the service quality of different cloud storage is also different, for example, some cloud disks can only provide 7-day cycle recording, while some can provide 30-day cycle recording. As for NVR, Benshishi suggested that shop users can consider that local users are not required. After all, the cost of video equipment is still relatively high. There are still some cameras that will monitor the content access "water droplets live." This layman said that for store users is more useful, home users should consider privacy.

5, the more features as possible?

In addition to the most basic surveillance video and call features, different brands of smart cameras also have their own features. The more common features include cry detection and humanoid recognition.

An intelligent camera equipped with a cry detection function actively captures the audio frequency that approximates the frequency of the child's cry, and then sends a reminder to the parent through the client. If the camera is a PTZ camera, it also actively moves the camera to the sound source.

As for humanoid recognition, the camera will track the humanoid movement inside the camera and send pushes to the user's client. This function is generally more active after night vision is started. However, since the humanoid recognition function is based on an algorithm, it is impossible to identify humanoid identities. Therefore, it is normal for the situation of “fault reporting to the public”.

Two understand their own needs before buying, not more expensive as possible

As mentioned above, the "thunderbolt" of the current home smart camera is 5 o'clock. Is it true that some users have been a bit aggressive? Although there are many brands of home smart cameras, Xiaomi (including sub-brand small ants, small parties, etc.), 360, and fluorspar are among the most popular home smart cameras. Well-known brands such as ZTE, Lenovo, and Haier have also launched home smart cameras, but their sales are lower than those of other brands. There are some gaps between the three major brands. Here are the smart cameras that are suitable for you based on different price points and needs.

1,100 yuan file: basic functions are available

For young talents who just graduated from classmates, whether it is a single dog or not, choosing a smart camera should be the first choice based on cost-effectiveness. Since the rental house enters an individual's space is generally only the room, so as long as the monitoring of the door can be, and PTZ cruise cry detection of these features are somewhat tasteless.

Different brands of entry options models are in the hundred or so, this range of models are mostly fixed lenses, no resolution is also based on 720P. However, from the perspective of functionality, it has been fully equipped and the important night vision function is not absent. For users with smaller room area, this price range of smart cameras is worth starting. It is worth mentioning that Xiao Fang is able to splicing two cameras and automatically combine 180-degree wide-angle images, which is very convenient for larger users in the living room.

2,200 yuan file: PTZ is more important than resolution

When consumers move into the house they buy, the scope of monitoring is not only the room. At this time, only the basic range of the fixed surveillance area is insufficient. At this time, the user can select the PTZ version of the smart camera, the PTZ version of the camera can be a 360-degree cruise at a fixed frequency, the user can also use the client to remotely control the lens.

Consumers need to pay attention to the fact that there will be slight differences in the direction of different PTZ products, some of which can be rotated 360 degrees seamlessly, but some will not be able to make a full revolution, but the actual difference will not be too great. As regards resolution, Ben Juzi believes that this mainly depends on the living room area of ​​the home. If the living room is a medium-sized and small-sized apartment below 40 square meters, the 720P camera is sufficient. And if the living room area is more than 50 square meters (generally this is a luxury house), you can consider upgrading to 1080P. It should be noted that if the camera screen is not clear, there is not necessarily a resolution problem. This is also mentioned above.

3, high price: panoramic monitoring shop practical

The store environment is more complex than at home. At this time, the user may need some cameras with panoramic monitoring. Currently, there are not many cameras on the market that can perform panoramic surveillance. Xiaobian only found a 360-view shop treasure with four cameras and a fluorite C6P with only one fisheye lens. It should be noted that both products need to be installed. In the ceiling.

360 The four shots of Dianbao can either be combined into a 360-degree panorama or can be displayed in four different angles. The fluorite C6P seems to be "simple and crude", a fisheye lens can achieve two functions of panoramic monitoring and split-screen display, which is a good choice for users who open stores.

The current smart camera technology is quite mature and there are many brand choices. Popular products have more than 100,000 comments on the e-commerce platform. This means that consumers who purchase this type of product have already had a lot of smart phones. To some extent, they can be said to be smart. The era of surveillance has come.

However, although the smart camera market is now in the ascendant, many concerns have begun to surface. The first problem is homogeneity of products, and the camera functions between different brands are very similar. Followed by quality control issues worth noting, in several e-commerce platform can be found that many users are not lucky to buy a few major brands of quality products that have problems, but more than 1,000 bad reviews compared to more than 100,000 of praise It seems trivial, but it is also worth the attention of manufacturers, after all, a thousand miles of dykes destroyed in the ant oh.

(Source: Digital New Discovery)