10 Best CCTV Cameras in the Philippines 2025 | TP-Link, Xiaomi, and More

CCTV cameras nowadays can either transmit data directly to a recorder, a CCTV monitor or allow you to watch it in real-time from a remote location. So depending on how you plan on monitoring your property, you’ll have to check which feature the CCTV camera has. 

IP (internet protocol) cameras need to be connected to a WiFi network to allow remote-access surveillance. As long as you have a stable internet connection, you’ll be able to access your CCTV camera’s feed anytime and anywhere around the world.

A large property could benefit from a wired CCTV installation because it is more reliable and isn't prone to interruptions. Since all information and power goes through cables, its data transmission is stable, and the electrical supply is uninterrupted. Just make sure that the outdoor cables are properly secured to prevent untoward events. 

In grander settings such as taller buildings or wider complexes, their CCTVs are hooked up to the main grid, and the power supply is tapped to their emergency power source like a generator to ensure proper monitoring and no power outages.

Households and smaller businesses should consider a wireless CCTV camera since anyone can DIY install these gadgets out of the box. The camera is connected to a local WiFi area network where it can be controlled and configured according to a user's ideal settings. 

Unfortunately, they can be susceptible to hacking and an occasional live feed interruption. Since all live feeds pass through the local WiFi network, anybody can hack into the system if it doesn't have enough IP security.

Most criminal activity occurs at night or in the dark when visibility is low, so it’s best to get a camera with night vision. There are two types of night vision cameras: IR (infrared) cameras and low-light cameras. 

A low-light camera works by intensifying the limited light in an area to produce a colored image. Regrettably, these cameras cannot produce a clear image when it is completely dark and no light is detected by the lens.

IR cameras rely on infrared light produced by those small LED lights around the lens of the CCTV camera. These lights automatically turn on when it detects that it's dark. Since infrared light is invisible to the human eye, we don’t see it shining. IR camera footage is also black and white, so if you prefer to have colored footage, you’ll need a low-light camera instead.

As a higher form of security feature, motion-detect cameras automatically send an alarm into the system and alert the property owner via a smartphone notification or a security system alarm. This is especially useful for financial establishments or large properties that don't have enough manpower to secure their premises. 

To take advantage of this feature, most of these cameras are made to work in sync with motion-detecting lights to provide a clearer image of the intruder under a bright light. Any intruder will surely start fleeing once the light fully exposes them.