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July 12th, 2009

The Basic Facts of Wireless Security Cameras

By Andi Monthat

There are probably many reasons why wireless security cameras have been gaining popularity in recent years. Some people use wireless security cameras to monitor their home. Some people use it for surveillance of their store, office, banks or casinos. Other people even use them to monitor their nannies or their employees. Wireless security cameras are becoming the preferred method of security for many people, whatever the reason might be.

Wireless security cameras are first used to increase security in banks. They are now widely used everywhere as it has developed over the years to become inexpensive. Over a short period of time the use of wireless security cameras in public places, such as casinos, airports, and department stores, has increased exponentially.

Wireless security cameras are gaining popularity because of their ease of use. You can put the cameras anywhere you want because you don’t need wires for installation. In other words, wireless security cameras are very flexible and very easy to install. Nowadays, wireless security cameras are becoming more inexpensive.

The only disadvantage of wireless security cameras is that it requires you to change the battery pack every 4 to 8 hours. You have to recharge the battery packs, so it is best to keep extra packs.

How does wireless security camera work? A transmitter in the cameras sends video signals to a receiver. This receiver can be connected to a TV, VCR, computer, or other devices. You don’t need to install wires between the camera and the receiver. The wireless cameras can be placed 700 feet to 10 miles away from the receiver. The performance of the cameras depends on the type of cameras you buy. Good wireless security cameras can send video signals that can penetrate as much as 8 walls. The signals can even penetrate most solid objects such as glass, plastic, wood, fiber glass, and some metals.

If you want to get maximum performance of a security camera, buy branded one. Money shouldn’t be  an issue for your security.

Please also check my post on security camera systems.

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