Security cameras

BEFORE YOU BUY

■ Wireless security cameras are useful for checking on the young or elderly. The smartest Wi-Fi cameras can now recognise faces and alert you when a specific person gets home from school, for instance. Just being able to log on and make sure that an elderly relative is home safe, or that their carer has been in, can offer genuine peace of mind.

■ The majority of Wi-Fi cameras are designed for indoor use, but brands have started to develop all-weather models with long-lasting batteries that can be mounted outside. As with traditional security systems, just having a camera can be deterrent