How We Rank and Review

How we keep the lights on

Disclaimer: BestWirelessCam is supported by readers like you. That means we might make money when you click on one of our recommendations.

 

We can provide comments, insights and suggestions about wireless camera products for free, because we use some (but not all) of the associated channel commissions of retailers and brands we recommend to pay bills.

These commissions may have an impact when we review products, but they will never interfere with our recommendations or review content. In fact, if our partners have problems with their products or services, we will be honest with them. To help them better realize the product problems and change the product defects for this iteration.

Our testers and editors rank products and services according to their feelings about which products are used and their professional opinions on sales services that best meet the needs of readers.

 

How we pick the products and services we recommend

BestWirelessCam professional team reviews, compares and ranks products and services after considering (at least) these standards.

  • Price: What is your initial investment? What other costs will you incur over time?
  • Total value: We compare the initial cost of a product or service with the features and benefits provided by short-term and long-term use (such as energy conservation, family insurance discounts). We also look for any hidden costs you may incur over time (higher Internet speeds, data costs, etc.).
  • Customer experience: We objectively targeted the availability of customer comments, company policies and customer support for a large number of real Amazon buyers.
  • Compatibility: Is the brand or service independent or combined with other brands, services or products to make your family/life/community safer or more convenient?
  • Privacy: We consider known violations, responses to violations, and security requirements, such as two factor authentication, to determine our level of trust in products or services.
  • Availability: Who can take advantage of this product or service? Is it for the majority or is it designed to serve a specific group?
  • Quality: We evaluate how materials, structures, projects or services meet industry standards or ratings (UL, IP, etc.), durability, etc.
  • Functions: We have made a detailed analysis of the core functions, their work and how they compete with competitors. We also consider whether the company will provide all functions at a minimum price, or whether it needs to upgrade to use the coolest functions.
  • Ease of use: How easy is it to set up a product or service and use it? We review the installation, setup guides, online and phone support, mobile applications, and any other content that affects your use of the product or service.

 

How we test products and services

Hands-on tests

 

We apply products and services to families and other real life scenarios. During the test, we evaluated all of the following, if applicable:

  • Function (does the product or service fulfill its promise?)
  • Installation (Is it easy to install? How long does it take? Is it easy to get help?)
  • Compatibility (whether the product itself is compatible with scenarios or add accessories to meet the needs of different scenarios)
  • features
  • Mobile application (whether to control the device through APP)
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Image quality, video streaming, WI-FI signal, night vision, motion detection, battery life, etc

Comparison tests

We try to use different brands of the same type of product or service to directly compare their functions and performance.

 

Customer service

We contacted the customer service department to learn about its responsiveness, friendliness and helpfulness.

 

How we research products and services

Customer reports

We apply products and services to families and other real life scenarios. During the test, we evaluated all of the following, if applicable:

  • Function (does the product or service fulfill its promise?)
  • Installation (Is it easy to install? How long does it take? Is it easy to get help?)
  • Compatibility (whether the product itself is compatible with scenarios or add accessories to meet the needs of different scenarios)
  • features
  • Mobile application (whether to control the device through APP)
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Image quality, video streaming, WI-FI signal, night vision, motion detection, battery life, etc

Investigation

We survey real users to find out what products they like, what features they want, and what they will change. We also asked if they would buy the product or service again, and if they would recommend it to someone.

 

Industry standards

We review the regulations and regulators of products and services to determine whether standards need to be met. Then, let's see how each product or service meets these standards, or fails to meet them.

 

Industry experts

We interviewed other experts with specific product or service types, technology experts and expertise in this field.

 

Product and service representative

We have a direct relationship with the people who manufacture and distribute the products and services we review.

  • Product experience: BestWirelessCam will hold a product demonstration and Q&A session every month. We learn about products and services from the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic insiders.
  • Listen: We had a detailed discussion with our customers by phone and email, and had an interview with our employees. We talk to everyone, from the CEO to people who answer technical support calls and work in manufacturing.
  • On site visit: Our experts will regularly and continuously visit intelligent camera R&D and sales companies for on-site visit and demonstration, and learn about the inside information of products and services.
  • Continuous value delivery: Our experts regularly participate in safety, security and smart home trade shows, seminars, conferences and training. This helps us keep up with industry trends, so we can recommend the latest and best products and services to our readers.

Online research

We search industry standards, carefully extract other expert comments and best lists, customer comments and ratings, online forum user discussions, product specifications, user manuals, after-sales services, etc.