New Delhi, July 17 -- I used to open my CCTV app several times a day just to make sure everything at home was fine. Most of the time, there was nothing unusual, but the habit became tiring. That changed after I started using smart CCTV cameras with instant phone alerts. Instead of constantly checking live footage, I now receive notifications whenever the camera detects motion, a person, or activity in a selected area.

It saves time and lets me respond quickly if something needs attention. Many of today's smart security cameras also offer features like AI-powered person detection, two-way audio, night vision, cloud or local storage, and remote access through a smartphone app. Some can even distinguish between people, pets, and vehicles to...