Wireless Camera Systems for Your Home

A high quality home security system will generally include wireless security cameras. Although the system will also employ motion detectors, a wireless security camera installation provides more robust protection and is less annoying than a standard security setup that relies on alarms, plus the added benefit of video recorded surveillance. A well designed security system will employ different features but, for a limited budget, a few well positioned wireless security cameras are a good way to get a lot out of a little. Wireless security cameras have a built in transmitter which sends a signal to the receiver which in turn is connected to a piece of video equipment such as a television or a computer. Although all CCTV cameras do the same thing the difference is in the range of transmission, the greater the range the higher the cost.

There are units on the market that can comfortably transmit the signals 500-600 feet all the way to 10 miles or more. They are capable of penetrating almost any solid material found between the transmitter and receiver and the video feed can be recorded or watched live. A well designed system will employ multiple cameras with doors and entrances to the property as a standard; however, pools and gardens are often covered as well, especially if there are small children in the home that need constant attention. The primary advantage to wireless security cameras is the ability to mount them anywhere with the need for costly or unsightly wiring. This versatility gives the home owner the advantage of hiding cameras. Just the sight of security cameras may act as a deterrent to a potential burglar; however, many burglars are adept at avoiding its coverage or simply disabling it.

The drawback to wireless cameras is the fact that they work off battery power and the less expensive models have to recharged daily, more costly models do have long life batteries but eventually even they have to be recharged. Security cameras in and around the home do more than just act as a deterrent to burglars and other unwanted guests, they allow the homeowner to monitor the activity in and around the house. You can easily watch your children as they play in the pool or in their tree house. If you have pets you can monitor them as well, making sure they don't escape, bother the neighbors or get aggravated by other animals. With a remote monitoring system as part of the wireless security camera installation it is possible to monitor your home from anywhere in the world.