Best Honeywell Security System

There are many Honeywell Security Systems to choose from. It is important that your final choice encompasses the key features you are looking for in a security system.

The following post will highlight key features and functionality of the 7 best Honeywell security systems.

Honeywell are a leading company when it comes to home and office security surveillance systems.

Headquartered in New Jersey in the United States, they provide security systems worldwide to private customers to major corporations as well as governments.

Honeywell are a very reputable brand in security systems and produce high quality products.

Best Honeywell Security System

1. HD31WH IR Ball Camera 960H

The Honeywell HD31WH IR Camera 960H is an outdoor/indoor surveillance camera. This system is used in a wide variety of applications.

It is a very popular camera that presents great value for money.

Key Features

• Ultra high quality images
• 700 TV lines provides a very detailed resolution
• Fantastic in low light situations
• 42 Infrared LEDs for excellent night vision
• 24 hour surveillance
• 2.8-12mm f stop manual lens
• Weatherproof and vandal resistant
• 360° pan, 75° tilt, and 360° horizontal rotation

With 42 infrared LED lights the camera performs well in low light situations as well as night time.

The sensors within the camera also automatically convert over and switch to recording in black and white when it is low lighting or dark.

Pros

• Discreet
• 360° pan, 75° tilt, and 360° horizontal rotation
• Fantastic night vision

Cons

• Installing and mounting the camera can be difficult for some

With glowing reviews, the Honeywell HD31WH IR Camera 960H is a fantastic purchase for around the home or your business location.

2. Honeywell Ademco IPCAM-WI2

A fixed IP security camera, the Honeywell IPCAM-WI2 can be easily integrated into your current security system.

It can also be used as a stand alone surveillance system.

The fixed IP camera allows the user with access to high speed internet to monitor the environment under surveillance.

Key Features

• Remote monitoring of your home or office environment
• Easy to install
• Compact size
• Simple design and colors

Included is the fixed IP security camera, camera stand, camera antenna and a transformer.

The camera is compact and very easy to install  which appeals to many customers. You can use a wired connection which requires a LAN connection from the back of your security camera to the router.

Or you can opt for the wireless connection which is very easy to do. Your router must feature WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) have a WPS encryption button.

Pros

• Very easy to install
• Compact and easy to disguise
• Remote monitoring

Cons

• Not a very powerful range
• Camera is not HD

It must be noted that the Honeywell IPCAM-WI2 needs an upload speed of 768Kbps. Any less and your video streaming quality will be compromised.

Be sure you check your internet network speed before purchasing this product. Overall for the price, this simple camera can provide the additional security you are looking for.

3. Honeywell Video HD40P

The Honeywell HD40P Surveillance Camera is a very affordable security system. The camera presents a very sturdy design which can be discreetly used indoors both residentially and commercially.

Key Features

• 3.8mm f-stop fixed lens.
• Automatic white balance
• 3D axis gimbal
• Surface mount enclosure
• 12V DC input

Being quite small this security system can easily go unnoticed. The camera housing is a great barrier against dust and dirt.

The CCD image sensor offers 420TV lines of clear horizontal resolution. The 3D gimbal allows the camera to pan 360°, tilt 90° and rotate horizontally 360°.

Pros

• Clear image resolution
• Discreet
• Easy to install- no wiring
• Gimbal offering 360° pan, 360° horizontal rotation and 90° tilt
• Color camera

Cons

• Quite a small camera

This minidome Honeywell HD40P Surveillance Camera is a compact and discreet making it ideal for many applications. Changing light conditions.

4.Honeywell Video HD51P Super High Resolution Vandal Resistant Dome Camera

The Honeywell HD51P is a super high resolution dome camera. The 1/3″ CCD has 550TV lines of clear horizontal resolution.

The camera itself has a 4-9mm focal lens and a 3D axis gimbal makes it easy to position and centre.

Key Features

• Super high resolution color image
• Built-in 4-9mm focal lens
• Vandal-proof and weather resistant housing
• Video out port for setup
• 12 VDC Input

Very easy to install it comes with a two-conductor pigtail connecting to the barrel connection which means you don’t need to cut any wires.

Available to use both indoors and outdoors and has IP66 weatherproof for outdoor environments.

Pros

• Super high resolution color video
• 4-9mm focal lens
• Vandal and weatherproof

Cons

• No pan, tilt or rotating feature

The Honeywell HD51P  is a great deterrent and basic security camera. If you are looking for a camera with the ability to pan, tilt and rotate then look elsewhere.

5. Honeywell – IPCAM-WI2B

The Honeywell IPCAM WI2B is a fixed IP security camera. For this system to work you will need a membership with AlarmNet to use the Total Connect service.

For those already using a Honeywell security system as well as Total Connect you will be able to integrate this camera to your account.

Total Connect via your web based account or smartphone gives you the ability to remotely control your property.

Key Features

• Remote monitoring of your home or office environment
• Easy to install
• Small size
• Black making it easily disguisable
• Simple design and completely black

If this is your first security camera then it also works as a stand alone system. Included is 1 fixed IP security camera, 1 camera stand, 1 camera antenna, 1 transformer and installation guide.

Pros

• Easily disguised
• Compact
• Remote controllable through Total Connect

Cons

• Not a very powerful range
• Camera is not HD
• Some installation issues

The Honeywell IPCAM WI2B requires an upload speed of 768Kbps. Any less and the video streaming quality reduces. Overall for the price, this simple camera can provide the additional security you are looking for.

6. HB75H IR Bullet Camera Performance Series 960H

The Honeywell HB75H is a very  cost-effective surveillance system that can be used both indoors and outdoors. The 960H performance series performs exceptionally well in low light conditions as well.

Key Features

• 42 Infrared LED cameras provide up to 100ft (30m) of illumination
• IP66 rated weatherproof housing
• Quick and easy installation
• 360° pan, 75° tilt and 360° horizontal rotation
• Uses existing BNC cabling – no rewiring required.

The image quality is extremely sharp due to the ultra high resolution camera.

With 700 TVL the color images in the day are very crisp and the black and white images are very clear too.

The lens has a 2.8-12mm focal length.

Pros

• Fantastic image quality both during day and night
• Inexpensive
• Weatherproof
• Pan, tilt and horizontal rotation capabilities

Cons

• Firmware updates need to be completed through a distributor

The Honeywell HB75H security system is a cost effective and affordable security system. Great for around the home to more large scale operations as well.

7. Honeywell Ademco IPCAM-WO Outdoor IP Camera

The Honeywell Ademco IPCAM outdoor camera also integrates with Total Connect. If you already have an exisiting account and Honeywell cameras the IPCAM-WO will seamlessly integrate.

Key Features

• Compact
• Lightweight
• Motion sensing capabilities

The outdoor system requires a power source via a power transformer which is included.

Pros

• Durable
• Clear image during the day

Cons

• Connectivity issues
• No infrared technology
• A professional is needed for installation
• No audio

Overall the Honeywell Ademco IPCAM outdoor camera works well as a deterrent but lacks night vision or low light vision capabilities. If you are looking for something for during the day then this is a good choice.

Bottom Line

Honeywell are a very reputable security company and have many great products for many different security needs. Both indoor and outdoor cameras are available at very affordable prices. We like the ability to pan, tilt and horizontally rotate cameras to provide a greater range of viewing. Our personal favourite is the Honeywell HD31WH IR Camera 960H.