Interesting point: How many of the "away from home" services can you use if you isolate your cams from the net?
If nobody is home, what will you do if someone steals your camera? Accoustic alarm? Automated police notification?
Not so long ago [few years back] a CCTV System was just that & an Alarm System was just that too ...................[apples/oranges]
Both were Specific Duty Security Devices.
What many failed to understand is Neither Option provided the same level of Security that could be achieved by Installing Both. But in a domestic market governed by cost, often a consumer would choose one over the other. Adding to complication & expense included Monitoring & Remote Access.
Skip forward to Now ...................................... Security Devices speak the same language & Integration is a Standard Feature, but generally speaking most consumers still retain the Apples & Oranges perspective.
In regard to your "
If nobody is home ..." question above, a modern Security System Design in its capacity is a Fully Integrated System, that provides for Stand-Alone Options [eg. CCTV, Alarm, Video Intercom, Access Control]
Note: I am not refering to the Cheapshit, Off-the-Shelf, IOT, Landfill Crap sold by department/hardware stores or whoever else does either
["I'll have a Big Mac please" .................
"would you like a CCTV Camera with that?"]
The thing is, even in the most basic stand-alone option capabilities, Modern Security Systems are far more than to Record a Day-in-the-Life-of machine or Noise Generator for the neighbours to be pissed at &/or recieve a $500 a year Phone Call to tell you about it, these things are nothing more than a distant memory and Leaping forward in the direction of Identification & Early Detection, Prevention, Deterrance Capabilities, including Instant Notifications to the System Owner who can Real-time Interact & Fully Control the system from practicallly anywhere, without added expenses attributed to out-sourcing status monitoring .................. furthermore, they do this job f*#king well.
In the event "
someone steals your camera" ............ my advice is, take the time to think about what you want this "Security System" to do for you, do some reasearch & learn about capabilities, features [& limitations] & then research some more, don't by shit you will send to the landfill facility in 12 months. But the best option would be to seek advice from Licenced/Qualified Security Professionals, you WILL NOT find one of these in the Department Store Garden Section earning $12/hr to Consult you on Security Matters regarding YOUR Property or Persons & likewise I personally have not sold a client a bag of fertiliser.
It goes without saying the RIGHT ADVICE is quality advice. From my experience a Stolen Camera is a Crime of Opportunity, often attributed to factors such as Compromise & Poor/Inadequate Placement. In Simplicity ....... Remove the Opportunity!
The RIGHT ADVICE can only be obtained, if the Intended Function/Purpose is known, Product Knowledge & Experience, and Assessing the Environment/Physical Location. Any quality Security Consultant will factor reducing theft risk & will detail how/what features apply in awareness/prevention etc. its an integral part of their job/role to ensure the system efficient, effective & suitable for your needs.................................. unfortunately cowboys don't wear big hats these days so it harder to filter these guys out from the Quality Professionals.
Apologies for the rant, i had intended to keep this short ........................... but i'm sure someone somewhere will find value
To each their own