Home security camera sales jumped 23% in 2024, with over 85% of buyers reporting they wished they'd done more research before purchasing. Last year, I bought what the salesperson called a "premium" camera system that couldn't even capture my neighbor's license plate from 15 feet away. Total waste of $400. After setting up cameras for half my neighborhood and helping hundreds of people avoid the same expensive mistakes I made, I figured I'd share what actually works. Here's th

Look, I've been burned by networking vendors before. You know the drill - they sell you hardware, then hit you with monthly fees just to use the features you thought you were buying. So when I first heard about Ubiquiti's "optional" subscriptions, I was skeptical. Turns out, they actually mean it. And that's the main reason we love working with Ubiquiti Unifi here in the North Bay area . Table of Contents The Bottom Line Up Front Why Ubiquiti's Approach Actually Makes Sense R

Look, I get it. I was getting absolutely fed up with subscription fees eating into my budget every month. Recent industry data shows that 73% of homeowners now prefer security cameras without monthly subscription fees, and honestly, I'm not surprised. Between Netflix, Spotify, and everything else wanting a monthly cut, the last thing I needed was my security cameras joining the party. I've spent the last six months testing dozens of subscription-free outdoor cameras, and let

Solar powered security cameras have surged 340% in popularity over the past two years, according to recent market research. I remember when my neighbor first installed one of these systems back in 2022 – we were all skeptical about whether the sun could really keep a security camera running 24/7. Fast forward to today, and that same camera is still recording crystal-clear footage without a single battery change. The technology has evolved dramatically, transforming from a nov