For Less Than P2K, Here Are Top 3 CCTV Recommendations From 'Paranoid' Moms

More and more parents are considering another layer of security in their homes to protect their loved ones: investing in security cameras.

We live in an uncertain world where tragic events may happen. Having closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at home gives parents peace of mind. CCTV cameras can monitor your home's exterior and interior to prevent theft, vandalism, and criminal activities.

Parents of young kids who are at work can also use it to watch what their kids are doing. You can access the CCTV cameras on your smartphone or tablet when you are not home.

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Why invest in CCTVs or security cameras

In our Facebook group, Smart Parenting Village, one mom asked for recommendations on what CCTV brand is the best for viewing her child even when she's not at home.

"We decided to have [a] CCTV because I'm a paranoid mom."

Parents shared their recommendations and even their reasons for investing in buying CCTVs. Here's what they have to say:

1. It gives them peace of mind.

Working mom Jamie Galvez-Rafael says she invested in a CCTV because she wanted to keep an eye on her mother and her 3-year-old. "Since my husband and I are both working, the cameras help us monitor if they are okay at home. Although we can call or video chat with them, having the option to check the stream periodically without bothering them is better for us. The cameras give us peace of mind that our family is safe at home."

2. It makes them feel safe and secure.

Mommy Liagi Ann Mateo, a work-from-home graphic designer, also shared how having a CCTV helps her. "We decided to have [a] CCTV because I'm a paranoid mom. When someone is outside, I don't open the door right away. I will check the CCTV first for safety."

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3. It helps them capture memories.

For Mommy Hazel Ann Reyes, aside from wanting to feel safe and secure, she uses CCTV for this reason. "We recently hired a nanny so we want to be able to see what she's doing when she's taking care of the kids. Better safe than sorry. It's also a great way to capture memories," she said.

As CCTV cameras feature recordings of what happens daily, we can rewind and watch the stolen, precious moments of our loved ones just like this.

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Parent-approved CCTV brands under P2000

In case you are looking for a good security camera that won't break the bank, moms from the Smart Parenting Village highly recommend these CCTV brands that are less than P2000.

1. Tapo TP-Link TC65 CCTV Wireless Camera (P1999.00)

When asked why Mommy Liagi used Tapo, she said, "When I was searching for the CCTV brands, most fellow moms highly recommend this. And it did not disappoint! I recommend it too!"

Mommy Hazel also shared how the Tapo brand has been helpful to them. "So many features. You can download the TP-link app and you can view the camera live even if you're out of the house, and you can even call if you're out and the camera has a built-in speaker (nagugulat na lang ako minsan bigla ko na lang naririnig asawa ko)."

She added, "You can tilt the camera up to 360° through the app, you can add up to 128 GB memory card and fix the settings on how you want it to record and you can just choose which parts to save, it automatically detects movement and will notify your phone, and will automatically switch to night mode if the lights are closed."

Buy it on Shopee here or on Lazada here.

 2. XIAOMI Mi 360° Security Camera (Php 1657.00)

Mommy Jamie shares, "We've only tried Xiaomi and haven't tried other brands yet, but it's been working great for us and [we] would recommend it to other parents as well. We've seen great reviews of it online, so we tried it and now we have two cameras, one upstairs and one downstairs."

She added, "We use the loudspeaker of the cameras a lot, to talk to our kids and my mother. Aside from being able to monitor what they are doing, we can talk to them instantly if we need something or if they need something from us when my husband and I are at work. Being able to share the stream of the camera is very important for us, too; one of my sisters lives in the States, and the other in Rizal. They can periodically check in on my mom to see how she's doing."

Buy it on Shopee here or on Lazada here. 

3. MORUI YOOSEE HD 1080P PTZ Wireless IP Camera (Php 1079.00) 

 

Another recommended brand for CCTVs is Morui. This brand can turn up to 360 degrees horizontal and 120 degrees vertical. It also has two-way audio speaking. The camera is clear during morning and nighttime vision. It can also detect motions. 

Buy it on Shopee here. 

Technologies like these help keep us more connected with our loved ones. However, we should remain vigilant and careful at all times.

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