Security Cameras with Audio

No, While many modern in home security cameras do offer audio capabilities, including two-way audio for communication, there are also cameras that focus solely on video surveillance without audio features. So it's important to check the specifications and features to ensure it meets your specific needs about whether or not it has audio functionality.

This depends. On average, security cameras with audio recordings can pick up sound within a range of about 15 to 25 feet. However, this range can vary based on the camera's sensitivity settings, the presence of background noise, and any obstacles that might affect sound transmission.

A security camera with two way audio works by incorporating a microphone and a speaker into the camera's design. When someone at the camera's location speaks, the microphone captures their voice, which is then transmitted over the internet or a local network to the connected device. The user on the connected device can hear the audio through the device's speaker, enabling real-time communication between the camera's location and a connected device.

Yes, eufy has many security cameras with audio. For example, the eufy SoloCam S230 features two-way audio, allowing you to both hear what’s happening and communicate through the camera in real time—ideal for both indoor and outdoor monitoring.

Under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, audio recording is considered more intrusive than video. To legally use CCTV with audio, you must have a clear, lawful purpose, provide clear signage informing people of the recording, and ensure it’s necessary and proportionate.

Recording audio with a security camera is not automatically illegal in the UK, but it is strictly regulated. You must follow data protection laws, use the audio feature responsibly, and avoid capturing unnecessary or intrusive recordings, especially in areas where people expect privacy.

It may vary by models and your setting, but eufy offers many indoor security cameras with audio, which can record audio via the built-in microphones, allowing for clearer monitoring and two-way communication. However, it’s important to check local privacy regulations, as recording audio in certain settings may require consent from those being recorded.

Yes, outdoor security cameras can record audio if equipped with built-in microphones. For example, the SoloCam S230 is a solar outdoor security camera with audio recording, allowing you to hear and speak through the camera, ideal for monitoring, deterrence, and two-way communication at entry points.