Generally speaking, what’s marketed as wireless video security cameras are IP cameras that transmits live video via a wireless network. Unless it’s a high-end camera for a commercial operation most systems marketed as wireless actually require a cord to be plugged into a power system.
The power source for a true wireless video security camera is usually battery or solar power. Battery powered systems require the batteries to be recharged or changed periodically and solar powered systems are more complex and expensive.
Commercial Applications for Wireless Surveillance Cameras
Some commercial surveillance systems are truly wireless. These surveillance systems are either solar-powered or are battery operated, and transmit data wirelessly on a 4G or LTE network.
Certain commercial applications such as natural gas wells and remote locations require wireless systems. Solar power is typically used and data is transmitted via 4G or LTE. These applications are typically more expensive due to the solar configurations and the costs related to transferring data on the cell network.
For commercial surveillance applications, where high quality images are needed, we almost always recommend hard wiring the surveillance system using Ethernet cables. This is typically the most cost efficient way to deliver high quality images.
If there is no available power and/or no means to connect the cameras to a local network cables, then the only solution may be to go with a solar array and transmit data via the LTE network.
Hunting Lodges & Farms and Ranches
Wireless video security systems can be options for these types of operations, depending on the budget available for video security.
Residential Applications
Wireless video security cameras seen in the residential market are usually much lower quality cameras that reside on a local Wi-Fi network. The cameras typically do not transfer very high quality images and usually have lower frames per second than their commercial counterparts.
Summary: True wireless cameras are somewhat constrained due to the fact that high quality surveillance systems need to transfer large amounts of data, and most Wi-Fi networks simply cannot handle the amount of data that needs to be transferred.
If your Alabama business, hunting club or farm needs guidance on the possibility of using wireless IP video security cameras, contact us today for a free needs assessment.
Vulcan Security Systems is based in Birmingham and locally-owned. Our service area extends from Montgomery to Huntsville.
