In the past, wireless home security technology was considered inferior to its
hardwired counterpart, mostly because the latter had higher reliability since
wireless technology was still at its beginnings. Nowadays however, wireless home
security systems caught up to hardwired ones and they are equally reliable and
can dish out similar performance. In addition, the fact that wireless home
security systems are a lot easier to install and don't require any heavy
modifications in the house interior's structure, has made them even more
popular. It's the case with wireless home security cameras, which gain more and
more acceptance amongst home owners over hardwired cameras.
There are several types of wireless home security cameras available for you
to buy, from simple (and cheap) do it yourself cams to professional security
cameras with IP networking capabilities, a water and vandal-proof design, night
vision and so forth. Since the market has literally boomed and is now flooded
with different types of wireless home security cameras, it will require some
browsing around to find the one that suits you most. In order to help you out,
we'll explain some of the most important features a wireless home security
camera can have.
Infrared Night Vision Using infrared particles, a wireless home security
camera can literally see through darkness. Modern cameras have an automated
system that allows them to detect light and switch the required mode on. For
example, during daytime or when lighting conditions are adequate, the camera
will act as a normal video cam but as soon as the light drops below a certain
level, it will automatically turn on its night vision mode.
IP Networking If your wireless home security camera features IP networking
capabilities, you will be able to connect it to your computer (usually through
an USB connector). This allows for several options such as controlling the
camera from your computer instead of the security system's control panel,
downloading video footage directly on your hard drive or streaming live footage
of what your camera is “seeing online, from anywhere in the World (quite
helpful when you're on vacation and want to check the status of your home).
Vandal proof design This is mostly aimed for outdoor wireless home security
cameras. These cameras are protected by a solid material and covered by a cub
of break-proof glass that doesn't hinder the quality of the video the camera
streams. They are almost impossible to break away from their support, which
makes these wireless home security cameras truly worth their money.
Motion detection Some cameras have a built in motion detector that gives
them a dual purpose. Most wireless home security cameras use an infrared-based
motion detector which can also detect body heat and can be tuned so that it
ignores the motion of small pets and the likes. The motion detector can be
turned on and off as you please in most models, so you don't have to worry about
triggering it during daytime.
Depending on these features, the price for a wireless home security camera
may range from under a hundred dollars to several hundred. Study your home setup
closely and set your home security needs before deciding on what to choose, so
that you don't end up buying a costly wireless home security camera with high
tech features that you might not be using at all.
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