The 5 Best Security Systems for Small Businesses

Best Security Camera for Small Businesses

The Spotlight Cam by Ring does have night vision recording, and – unlike the Nest Cam – it comes with a motion-activated spotlight. This feature quite literally shines the light on potential intruders, adding an extra layer of security for your small business.

Just like the Nest Cam, it’s battery-powered and records in 1080p, feeding footage directly to your chosen smart device. We also like the Spotlight Cam’s ‘People Only Mode’, which ensures your camera only sends notifications to your smart device when it detects a person.

This, along with the Nest Cam, is easily one of the best wireless security cameras for small businesses.

Best for Ease of Use

Suitable for interior and exterior fittings, the battery-powered Nest Cam can be set up and moved anywhere around your building without hardwiring.

Recording in 1080p, the Nest Cam provides crystal clear footage 24/7 that can be accessed from your smart device, storing up to three hours of footage when using a battery and 10 hours when plugged into a power source. But it’s worth noting you’ll need to have the Nest Home app installed first.

Overall, the Nest Cam’s versatility and user-friendliness make it the easiest security system for small businesses to use.

Best for Camera Zooming

Slightly cheaper than the Ring and Nest cameras, Simplisafe’s security camera doesn’t skimp on features and functionality. The main reason for its cheaper price is because Simplisafe manufactures its own hardware, saving on middle-man costs.

It records in 1080p and its battery lasts anywhere from three up to six months, depending on its usage, placement, and settings. It also records a 140-degree field of view, which is 10 degrees wider than the Nest Cam.

But what impressed us most is its 8x zoom, enabling you to really focus on important details such as faces and registration plates from 15 feet away. In contrast, the Nest and Ring cams only support 6x zoom.

On the downside, you’ll need to pay for a subscription (£12.99 or £19.99 per month) on top of the hardware cost in order to get basic features such as two-way communication and ‘People Only’ detection mode.

Best for Ease of Use

Slightly cheaper than the Ring and Nest cameras, Simplisafe’s security camera doesn’t skimp on features and functionality. The main reason for its cheaper price is because Simplisafe manufactures its own hardware, saving on middle-man costs.

It records in 1080p and its battery lasts anywhere from three up to six months, depending on its usage, placement, and settings. It also records a 140-degree field of view, which is 10 degrees wider than the Nest Cam.

But what impressed us most is its 8x zoom, enabling you to really focus on important details such as faces and registration plates from 15 feet away. In contrast, the Nest and Ring cams only support 6x zoom.

On the downside, you’ll need to pay for a subscription (£12.99 or £19.99 per month) on top of the hardware cost in order to get basic features such as two-way communication and ‘People Only’ detection mode.

Best for Video Quality

Arlo Ultra is all about high-quality footage, boasting a 4K resolution camera and 180-degree lens. It even comes with enhanced colour night vision, giving you greater clarity than most other cameras that offer black and white footage at night.

Our favourite feature is the auto-zoom and tracking which kicks in whenever it detects motion. This feature is one of the key reasons we chose this model as one of the best security cameras for UK businesses of all sizes.

These features don’t come cheap, with a two-pack of Arlo Ultras costing £490, which is almost double the cost of the other cameras in this article. This makes it the best security system for small businesses that have some wiggle room in the budget.