Best Security Camera Systems for Small Businesses

Through this article, we want to help you decide which surveillance camera system to go for to keep your business safe. We understand how precious your business is to you and thus we have searched far and wide to compile a list of the best surveillance camera systems out there to help you in your decision.

Plan Best forStarting at
Blink XT2Affordable solutions$99.99
ArloSolar powered solutions$194.99
Night OwlNight vision$299.99
LorexHack free surveillance systems$299.99
Nest Outdoor cameras$199.99

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Blink XT2

Blink is the surveillance security solution provided by Amazon and it is one of the most affordable ones. The products also deliver in terms of quality and compete with other camera systems in the market when it comes to product features

Why choose Blink XT2

  • The cameras offered by Blink are multi-functional, meaning that they can be used indoors and outdoors. This is achieved by the cameras ability to work in weather conditions from -4 to 113 degree Celsius
  • The cameras offered by Blink allow customers to monitor them remotely through the Blink app which also sends them notifications if something goes wrong
  • The Blink cameras are High Definition and deliver HD quality video to customers to monitor the places they have set the cameras

Blink XT2 – Some considerations

  • The night vision of the Blink cameras is something that can be improved and something that is not up to par when compared to competitors and should be taken into consideration when deciding if they should be bought
  • Customers can only store video clips on the free cloud storage provided by Blink whereas other providers allow customers to continuously store videos on the cloud

Blink XT2 Plans

Product Includes Features Starting at
Blink XT2• Indoor/Outdoor Camera
• Sync Module
• Wall Mount
• Accessories
• 2-Year Battery Life
• Day and Night HD Video
• 2-Way Audio
• Customizable Motion Detection
• Live-View Recording and More
$99.99
Blink Indoor • Indoor Camera
• Sync Module
• Wall Mount
• Accessories
• 2-Year Battery Life
• Day and Night HD Video
• Customizable Motion Detection
• Live View and More		$79.99
AccessoriesCovers, decals and yard signs• Make intruders aware of your security system$8.99

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Arlo

Arlo sets itself apart because of the innovative products it has to offer when it comes to surveillance systems. The wireless camera Arlo Pro 2 is solar powered and the use of alternate energy is something we don’t see quite often when it comes to surveillance systems. The newer models in the Arlo Pro series come with smart motion detection and smart siren and other innovative features that we love about Arlo.

Why choose Arlo

  • The product range offered by Arlo is innovative and wireless, making the installation and maintenance process hassle free for you
  • The surveillance systems come with built in alarms that are set off every time suspicious activity is detected, making the systems one of the most smart systems we have reviewed
  • The Arlo app allows users to access and monitor their systems remotely through their mobile devices

Arlo – Some considerations

  • The night time range with the Arlo cameras is limited to 25 meters which is much less as compared to the other cameras in the market
  • Limited Video storage options. Only seven days’ worth of recordings are free, after which older recordings are deleted. If a customer wants additional storage, they have the option of buying that starting from $24.99 per month for 30 days for businesses.

Arlo Plans

Product Features Starting at
Arlo Ultra• 4K Video quality
• 180 degree field of view
• Color night vision
• Integrated spotlight
• 12x zoom
• 2 way audio
• Wind and noise reduction
• Built in siren
• Water resistant
• Micro SD card
• Ultra smart hub
• -4 to 140 F operating temperature
$299.99
Arlo Pro 3• 2K Video quality
• 160 degree field of view
• Color night vision
• Integrated spotlight
• 12x zoom
• 2 way audio
• Echo and noise reduction
• Built in siren
• Water resistant
• USB Drive
• Smart hub
• -4 to 113 F operating temperature
$277.99
Arlo Pro 2• 1080p Video quality
• 130 degree field of view
• Black and white night vision
• 12x zoom
• 2 way audio
• Water resistant
• USB Drive
• Base station
• -4 to 113 F operating temperature
$249.99
Arlo Pro • 720p Video quality
• 110 degree field of view
• Black and white night vision
• 12x zoom
• Water resistant
• USB Drive
• Base station
• -4 to 113 F operating temperature
$194.99

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Arlo Storage Plans

Plan Plan Starting at
Advanced Business Plan• 14 days of clouds recordings
• Supports up to 16 cameras
$12.99/month
Professional Business Plan• 30 days of clouds recordings
• Supports up to 24 cameras
$24.99/month
Enterprise Business Plan• 60 days of clouds recordings
• Supports up to 40 cameras
$49.99/month

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Night Owl

Night owl is a noteworthy option when it comes to small businesses because it is a provider that offers quality products at affordable prices. The surveillance systems offered by Night owl are cheaper than the competition but the quality of the products are at par with its pricier counterparts. Night owl, as indicated by the name, is known for cameras that record videos in high quality even when the light fades.

Why choose Night Owl

  • The security solutions offered by Night owl are one of the most cost efficient we have come across, especially for smaller businesses
  • The cameras can be used indoors and outdoors due to the range of temperature they can operate in making them versatile and a good option for small businesses with changing needs
  • The cameras come with human detection in order to reduce the number of false alarms that would otherwise take place, as well as motion activated spotlights that can be remotely controlled

Some Considerations

  • Poor customer service with apparent long wait times and lack of satisfactory resolutions to your concerns
  • Complex initial configuration which will be a bit of a headache as it is not something a beginner can manage

Night Owl Plans

PlanIncludesNo. of camerasPrice
Expandable 8 Channel 1080p Wireless Security System1080p wireless infrared cameras
1 TB hard drive
4$359.99
Expandable 8 Channel 1080p Wired Security System1 TB hard drive
1080p wired spotlight cameras
8$299.99
Expandable 16 Channel 5MP Wired Security System2 TB Hard drive
5MP wired spotlight cameras
10$419.99

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Lorex

Lorex is one of the top companies that provide security solutions aimed at businesses and it has quite an extensive range of surveillance cameras to do just that. Lorex offers a wide range of systems ranging from analog to wireless, though they are known for their analog systems due to the security they provide against hacking. They are more secure against hacking than their wireless counterparts but at the same time they also have to be connected to the DVR through a coaxial cable. This is not necessarily a disadvantage as the video quality and resolution does not suffer because of the cable.

Why choose Lorex

  • The analog systems offered by Lorex are secure from hacking due to the fact that they do not have to be connected to the internet
  • Lorex cameras have the most impressive night vision range of 130 feet that we have come across
  • Lorex cameras come with 500 days worth of free recording which is quite impressive when we compare it to what competitors are offering

Some considerations

  • Due to the use of the coaxial cable for connecting the camera to the DVR, the analog Lorex systems can only connect cameras over a short distance
  • Lorex is more costly than some of the other providers we have listed here, a factor that might make it undesirable for some people

Lorex Plans

ProductFeatures Camera typePrice
C581CD-W• 2K
• 5MP
• Super HD
• Weatherproof
• Color night vision
Outdoor dome camera$125.99
LBV8721AB• 4K
• 8MP
• Ultra HD
• Audio
• 150ft Color night vision
4K security camera$159.99
W261-KIT• 1080p
• Full HD
• Smart Wi-Fi camera		Smart Indoor camera$169.99 for two

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Nest

Nest is the provider to go for if you want feature packed, high quality outdoor cameras because of the weather resistant technology that is applied to their production. The cameras are able to withstand harsh temperatures and are embedded with features like person alerts and super sight that are designed to identify and notify against intruders

Why choose Nest

  • Weatherproof outdoor cameras that can withstand harsh conditions and record quality HD videos
  • Nest offers high dynamic range (HDR) imaging which is something that we didn’t see being offered by any other competitor. HDR basically means that the recorded video comes out to be of HD quality even in unfavorable conditions, which makes it easier to identify and point out intruders

Some considerations

  • Something you will need to consider as a customer is that Nest cameras come with only three hours of free storage and no continuous recording. If you continuous recording is important to you, then you can avail that with the monthly monitoring plans Nest offers that we will be mentioning below.

Nest Plans

ProductFeatures Price
Nest Cam IQ Outdoor• Can distinguish a person from a thing and alert you
• Close-up tracking view, 4K sensor, HDR.
• HD Two way audio
• Night vision
• 3 hour snapshot history
• 24/7 live video
• Phone alerts
• 1080p video
$399
Nest Cam Outdoor• Standard two way audio
• Night vision
• 3 hour snapshot history
• 24/7 live video
• Phone alerts
• 1080p video
$199
Nest Cam IQ Indoor• Can distinguish a person from a thing and alert you
• Close-up tracking view, 4K sensor, HDR.
• HD Two way audio
• Night vision
• 3 hour snapshot history
• 24/7 live video
• Phone alerts
• 1080p video
$299
Nest Cam Indoor• Standard two way audio
• Night vision
• 3 hour snapshot history
• 24/7 live video
• Phone alerts
• 1080p video
$199

Bottom line
There is no real standard to what constitutes an ideal security camera system. Every provider has their own type of offerings with variable features – in the end, it’s all about what you want. You need to keep your business running, but you also need to keep it protected. You can now make an informed decision and choose the provider and security camera that best suits your needs!

FAQs

Indoor and outdoor cameras differ in features and functionality in how they are meant to be used. While both cameras will be useful as an efficient monitoring system, the outdoor cameras will require being weather/dust/water proofed.

You might look at those two terms at being the same – not quite. Surveillance cameras act as passive absorbers of what they view, observing and recording their views. In contrast, security cameras can work actively to provide alerts in real time.

You might be wondering why an internet connection is even relevant – that’s because some security cameras require ample broadband data to send alerts (via text or email). The exact volume it will demand of your broadband depends upon how technically advanced the camera is in terms of its imaging and recording quality

  • Camera Quality – A resolution of 1280 x 720 should be enough. Otherwise a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels will always be the ideal option. Additional abilities where you can zoom in to whichever specific object or person you want to view are really handy. Sometimes, even though the feature of night vision is useful, without a high resolution of the camera, the function is futile. Usually, security cameras have a resolution of 720 p. The better ones have 1080 p, and for the best ones, you can even go up to a higher range.
  • Camera Viewing Capabilities – The appropriate recording angle of the security camera is flexible since it largely depends on the user requirements. For general surveillance or an expansive space, a higher viewing angle will give you the best coverage. A 120 degrees viewing angle should be comfortable enough.
  • Recording – Security cameras record whatever is happening in their vantage point, and while cameras traditionally record footage into cassettes, there are now various options available where to store these footages. It can use memory cards to store video clips and images which is the most affordable option. Some advanced security camera now link to cloud services directly (costly!)
  • Night vision – Check for infrared lights. They are small red lights around the lens of the camera which indicate the strength of the night watch. The more the number of red lights, the better and clearer its view will be.

You might look at those two terms at being the same – not quite. Surveillance cameras act as passive absorbers of what they view, observing and recording their views. In contrast, security cameras can work actively to provide alerts in real time.

You might look at those two terms at being the same – not quite. Surveillance cameras act as passive absorbers of what they view, observing and recording their views. In contrast, security cameras can work actively to provide alerts in real time.

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