About Security Camera Ratings

Mission Statement

Evidence-First Security. We test and rank cameras by alert accuracy, notification speed, low‑light identification, reliability, and total cost of ownership—so you catch what matters without flooding your phone or your data.

Brand Story

Security Camera Ratings was created for people who want security that works quietly in the background and speaks up with proof when it counts. Homeowners, renters, small shops, property managers, caregivers, and smart‑home enthusiasts all share the same problem: too many alerts, too little clarity, and confusing costs. We fix that with scenario‑based testing that mirrors real life—apartments with thin walls and variable Wi‑Fi, porches with harsh street glare, backyards where distance matters, and retail spaces that need reliable, searchable evidence.

We score each camera using standardized metrics for alert precision, notification latency, night‑time clarity, reliability, and ongoing ownership cost. Every recommendation includes a simple Privacy & Cost Index that highlights local‑storage options, encryption, privacy zones, and subscription trade‑offs. Our goal is a practical, unbiased path to cameras that deter problems, document events clearly, and respect your privacy and budget.

What We Value

• Accuracy over hype: fewer false alarms and clearer identification in tough lighting.
• Privacy by design: local‑first options, strong encryption, and clear consent cues.
• Total cost clarity: predictable storage and minimal subscription lock‑in.
• Reliability: stable firmware, resilient recording, and graceful recovery after outages.

Our Team

We’re a cross‑disciplinary group focused on measurable results and everyday usability:

• Test Engineer: Builds our repeatable test rigs, network emulations, and latency measurements.
• Imaging Specialist: Tunes and evaluates low‑light performance, motion blur, HDR/WDR, and license‑plate readability.
• Small‑Business & Loss‑Prevention Advisor: Brings practical placement, deterrence, and evidence‑chain know‑how for shops and offices.
• Smart‑Home Integrator: Validates HomeKit Secure Video, Google/Alexa, Home Assistant, RTSP/ONVIF, and automation reliability.
• Privacy Advocate: Audits local‑first modes, data flows, privacy zones, and consent practices.

We publish as a team. Individual reviewers lead projects, but every score is peer‑reviewed against our methodology. You’ll see our assumptions, test photos, clips, and versioned scoring so you can judge for yourself.