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Wireless Security Camera
Choosing The Right System For Your Needs
Having a wireless security camera system makes it fast and easy to provide 24/7 security monitoring in your home. You can have a complete digital wireless camera surveillance system up and running in minutes. Using wireless equipment gives home owners the flexibility on where to strategically place security cameras because there are no bulky wires.
A wireless security camera system usually includes one or more wireless cameras and a receiver. Each camera has a built-in transmitter which sends a signal to the receiver. The receiver does not need to be directly connected to the camera. This signal allows the transmission of video that is captured on the camera to be sent to the receiver. A receiver can be connected to a television, VCR, electronic recording device or a home computer.
But with so many different brands and upgrade options available what should you look for when shopping for a wireless security camera system? While there are many factors, the most important include: cost, reputation of the product, and correct signal range for your home.
Cost
As
a good rule of thumb figure the wider the signal, the more it will cost
you. You can choose from a wide selection of bells and whistles:
audio,
motion sensors,
infrared filters, computerized pan/tilt/zoom,
night
vision capabilities, and even automated alarm-triggering
functions.
Assess your security needs, decide which features are important to you,
and shop accordingly. Also consider the money you will save on
professional installation, monitoring fees and convenience and you will
probably decide a wireless security camera is well worth the investment.
Product Reputation
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Once you narrow down your wireless security camera choices to just a few, a good rule of thumb is to go with the model that has the best reputation because more than likely they will also have the best warranty. The internet is your best friend when it comes to such things. Do some searches for that particular model of wireless security camera to see buyer's testimonials, do a Google search and you are likely to find a forum where people are talking about the item. You will quickly get a good idea which is best and most reliable. If you just cannot make up your mind then ask an expert which one he/she would buy for their own home.
Signal Range
Some home wireless security cameras have a range of up to a thousand feet, and most will do a hundred feet which is adequate enough for a small sized home. Prior to purchasing consider the other wireless items in your home. If your new wireless security camera transmits over 2.4 GHz it may cause intermittent interference with your wireless mouse which uses the same 2.4 GHz band. Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology is truly interference free. Microwave ovens, cordless telephones, Internet routers, Bluetooth devices, nothing interferes with it. Your privacy is guaranteed as the signal is encrypted and cannot be eavesdropped on. Beware of imitators that say " Wi-Fi friendly." If it does not say Digital it is not advanced and is not Wi-fi friendly!
Example of wireless security camera installation.