Video Surveillance on a Budget - The Advantages of Wireless Security Cameras

Many people think that video surveillance is too complicated or too expensive to implement at their home or business. Ten years ago that may have been the case. Thanks to advances in technology video surveillance is an attractive and affordable security option for most homes and businesses.

In the past, installing a video surveillance system was a daunting task. It required you to run wires through your walls and install complicated hardware. Hard-wired systems are no longer the only option available. Wireless security cameras, IP cameras, and motion activated cameras with built in DVR's provide consumers several options that are both affordable and relatively simple to install and maintain.

Wireless security cameras provide tremendous flexibility over wired systems. Wireless security cameras allow you to place cameras in areas that are not accessible to wired systems and allow you to be more covert in your camera placement. Most wireless security cameras operate by using a separate camera and receiving unit. The camera can be either powered by a standard electrical outlet or by a 9-volt battery. The camera transmits a signal to the receiving unit that can store the video signal in a proprietary DVR unit or in some cases directly onto a computer hard drive. Video can be viewed during transmission in real time or by time indexed playback. Most wireless security cameras operate on the 2.4 Ghz frequency band and have a range between 300 and 600 feet depending on obstructions between the camera and receiving unit. Some wireless cameras are very obvious and look like what one would consider a typical surveillance camera. Placing these camera units in plain sight can be an effective way to discourage would be criminals. Other wireless cameras are much smaller and more covert. Some wireless security cameras are not much larger than a dime, making them very easy to conceal and move from location to location.

IP video cameras are a great option for monitoring your home or business from a remote location. IP video cameras operate by providing a video feed through your high-speed Internet connection. Simply place the camera in the desired location. Plug the receiver into the USB port of your computer, install the included software and you're set. You'll be able to access the video feed from a remote location through your computers high speed Internet connection or even through your phone browser. IP cameras can provide great peace of mind to people who have to leave pets or elderly parents unattended for a portion of the day.

Motion activated cameras with DVR's are an excellent solution if you need to monitor a specific area or location such as a parking lot or parking garage. When an object passes the field of view of the camera, the camera's recording device is activated and all activity is recorded to the camera's internal memory or to and SD card. You can then view playback on your computer via the SD card on the camera. Many motion activated cameras can be mounted in place of outdoor light fixtures and combine a motion activated flood light along with the camera. Other motion-activated cameras are more covert and can be used as nanny cameras. Nanny cameras can be disguised as common household items such as teddy bears, planters, clocks, DVD players. Once the motion activation has been triggered, the camera begins recording everything in its field of view. You'll be able to see what's going on while your gone.

As you can see, wireless security cameras offer several options that are not possible with wired systems. In terms of price, flexibility, and ease of operation wireless security cameras are a solid security solution for homes and small businesses.

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