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Twenty years ago, a home security camera was a grainy, wired behemoth connected to a VCR in the basement. Today, it is a sophisticated IoT (Internet of Things) device. Modern systems offer: Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only
Look for cameras that process motion detection "on the edge" (locally on the device). This means the camera analyzes the video feed itself and only sends alerts or recordings to the cloud when necessary, rather than streaming everything 24/7. rather than streaming everything 24/7.