Latest News: WiFi on the Security Camera Scene
Do you know what is the latest in wireless security cameras?
The latest revolution in security cameras does not involve the sensor or the lens, it involves the transmission signal.
Wireless security cameras now go WiFi.
Looking at the latest technologies, it is not surprising that WiFi is welcome in this field. Many wireless surveillance cameras are now available to make any surveillance system highly efficient and functional.
A wireless security camera can perform many functions, such as remote viewing, motion detection, and recording, and best of all, it runs on batteries.
To understand why wireless surveillance cameras have become so popular, you first need to understand what WiFi means and its features.
WiFi is short for wireless fidelity and refers to a set of wireless network technologies and more specifically any type of 802.11, 802.11b and 802.11a dual band network. The word WiFi was built by an organization called the WiFi Alliance. A product that undergoes WiFi Alliance testing is called a Certified WiFi.
WiFi is a wireless technology that manages the network/communication between devices. WiFi is caused by radio waves being transmitted from an antenna and picked up by WiFi receivers. These signals are then transmitted to the device with a WiFi connection.
WiFi-equipped consumer electronics range from cars, cameras, computers, camcorders, mobile phones, video games, GPS systems, DVD players, printers, and many more. Security cameras have now joined the growing list of WiFi devices. The reason is attributed to many homes now having WLAN (WiFi Local Area Network). You would only need to connect the wireless security camera to the network to cover wider areas.
In WiFi surveillance cameras, the video signals pass through a wireless LAN and then to a video server or PC. You can install a WiFi surveillance camera much faster than a traditional wired security camera. Perhaps the biggest advantage is that the WiFi security camera can be controlled remotely from a laptop or internet-enabled phone and the image quality is uninterrupted. But the downside lies in the security of video transfer. If it is not encrypted, it can be easily intercepted and create security problems.
How are WiFi surveillance cameras better than regular wireless RF security cameras?
RF wireless surveillance cameras use radio frequency wireless technology similar to some high-end cordless phones to transmit and receive wireless video signals. It has many advantages such as being mobile and can be set up anywhere. A major disadvantage of the wireless RF security camera is that the radio signals used to transmit video can be interrupted by electrically powered products such as AC, fluorescent lights, or cordless phones affecting image quality.
Where should I use a WiFi surveillance camera?
A WiFi surveillance camera is made for indoor use, whether it is for a business or home use. It should be placed in locations with minimal RF interference.
What should resellers be careful of when posting WiFi surveillance cameras? As a seller of WiFi surveillance cameras, you need to list the compatibility properties of these cameras with the different types of networks like 802.11b or 802.11g WiFi networks. This helps the customer make an informed decision and avoid unnecessary hassle with refunds and returns. You become a trusted seller unlike some sellers, who claim that surveillance cameras are Wi-Fi enabled, but use radio waves for wireless transmission and create network problems for the customer.
