The doorbell camera is one of the most popular features of home security systems today. From package protection to greeting visitors when you aren’t home, there are many benefits to having a doorbell camera. This blog will discuss 5 reasons you should consider installing a doorbell camera or having a doorbell camera installed within your home security system today.
CPI Security Doorbell Cameras
Before we dive into the reasons you should get a doorbell camera, you may be wondering what types of doorbell cameras are out there. CPI Security offers two types of doorbell cameras; the Video Doorbell Pro and the Essentials Video Doorbell. Each provides different features you may be interested in. Check the different specs below to see which doorbell is the best fit for you.
Video Doorbell Pro
- Expansive 150° vertical and 115° horizontal Field of View ensures you get a full picture of what’s happening at your front door
- Stunning HD resolution (1440 x 1920), High Dynamic Range (HDR), and infrared night vision
- Two-Way Audio
- IVAN℠ (Intelligent Video Activity Notifications) Technology provides real-time video alerts for people detection
- Perimeter Alert Theft Deterrent plus package detection alerts
- Dual antenna (2×2 MIMO) Wi-Fi for improved range (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- No batteries to charge or change
Essentials Video Doorbell
- Expansive 165° horizontal and 145° vertical Field of View ensures you get a full picture of what’s happening at your front door
- Clear HD resolution, High Dynamic Range (HDR), and infrared night vision
- Two-Way Audio
- IVAN℠ (Intelligent Video Activity Notifications) Technology provides real-time video alerts for people detection
- Dual antenna (2×2 MIMO) Wi-Fi for improved range (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
- No batteries to change or charge
5 Reasons to Get a Video Doorbell Camera
Package Protection
One of the many reasons customers decide to get a video doorbell camera is to keep a close eye on their packages. When you can’t be there to pick up your packages as soon as they’re delivered, the next best option is to have a video doorbell camera. CPI’s Video Doorbell Pro even has package detection technology, so you’ll get an alert as soon as a package is delivered and retrieved from your front porch.
Greeting Visitors
With two-way audio capability, you don’t have to be home to greet visitors. You can see, speak, and hear whoever is at your front door from your CPI Security inTouch® app. The best part is the visitor doesn’t even have to know that you aren’t home.
Watch Your Front Yard
With an expansive field of view, you can easily keep a close watch on your front yard and porch from the CPI Security inTouch app. Plus, with IVAN technology, you’ll receive real-time alerts whenever a person, vehicle, or animal is detected by your doorbell camera.
Evidence for Police
Another reason you should consider getting a video doorbell camera is because it can provide valuable evidence for police in the event of a crime. Say you have a package stolen, when the crime is committed, the footage captured by your video doorbell camera can be shared with law enforcement officials which gives them a better chance at catching the bad guys.
Deterrent
Not only do cameras record crime, but they actively deter crime too. According to a University of North Carolina Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology study, about half of burglars who were surveyed found outdoor security cameras to be active deterrents. So, simply having a doorbell camera can reduce the chances of crime happening at your front door which is just another reason you should have one.
Your CPI video doorbell is integrated with your smart home security system, meaning it can function with the rest of your home security products. For example, when you see your children coming home from school through the video doorbell camera, you can greet them, then unlock the front door for them all through the CPI inTouch app. Interested in learning more about CPI’s smart home security systems? Contact us today to learn more.
