Indoor wired IP security cameras typically connect to a router or network switch over Ethernet. Plan for Power over Ethernet (PoE) if the camera supports it, or a separate 12 V DC power supply if required, and check the camera’s specifications before running cable.

For indoor wired security cameras, compare video resolution, low-light performance or infrared night vision, and motion detection features such as activity alerts or artificial intelligence (AI) detection, since capabilities vary by camera. Also check wired power requirements, network connections, and recording and storage options to match the site’s cabling and monitoring plan.

Check the camera’s connection type and supported video protocols against your recorder’s requirements, including whether it accepts IP cameras and the camera’s video resolution. For a smart home platform, confirm that the camera is listed as compatible and check which features the integration supports, such as live viewing, alerts, or recording.

When choosing recording and storage for indoor wired security cameras, check whether the camera and system support continuous recording, event-based recording, cloud storage, or local storage. Consider how long you need to keep footage, how you plan to review it, and whether the storage option fits the site’s network and privacy requirements.