If you've been considering
a home security camera for your home,
you might have come across the terms
"wired" and "wireless" in your search,
but what does that mean?
And which is better or better yeah,
which is better for you?
Today, we're getting to the bottom of the wired
versus wireless security cameras debate.
But before we get into it,
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The whole wired versus wireless thing isn't really
an apples to apples comparison
because these terms don't refer to the same features.
The wireless in wireless cameras refers
to a wireless connection
rather than an actual physical cable
while wired cameras need to be hardwired
to your home's electrical system,
the internet and local storage to work.
So, maybe a better name for these two could be
wire-free versus wired or wireless versus offline cameras.
These are the heavy duty traditional security cameras
that you might see in businesses and public areas.
They work with local storage methods like NVRS and DVRS
to create that kind of command center
that people usually think of
when they think security cameras.
Wired cameras aren't quite as flexible
or as easy to set up as their wireless cousins
but those hardwired connections make them better choices
if 24/7 recording and video quality is
a top priority for you.
Some of the perks to wired cameras include
consistent power and connectivity,
optional inter connection
and local storage with no monthly fees.
While some of the drawbacks to wired cameras are
tougher installation, advanced local storage
for multiple cameras and limited portability.
It's one of those situations
where its greatest strength is also its greatest weakness.
Wired cameras might require
a lot of cabling running through your home,
which could also mean a big project for you
or an installation fee for the professionals.
But if you're willing to either get DIY with it,
hire a pro or poke some holes in your house,
a wired camera system is worth it.
A few examples of our favorite wired camera brands include
Lorex, Swann and some of those
from security systems like Vivint.
Wireless cameras come in a huge price range from
as low as $30 to over $200
and with that comes variety of features and video quality.
The more expensive models can come with battery power,
resolution up to 4K
and local storage built in for SD cards
and some of the best features of wireless cameras make them
great for tech newbies and more casual users.
The biggest perks to wireless cameras are portability,
easy installation and simple cloud storage options.
While drawbacks are required internet connection
and cloud storage fees.
Wireless cameras are great for simple uses
or when you need a camera in or outside your home ASAP.
They set up fast and you can find battery powered options
that are truly wire free and wireless.
Many have SD card slots
so you can have a basic kind of local storage,
but they work best with cloud storage
that also costs a small monthly fee.
Wireless cameras have flooded the market these days.
Check out our best wireless cameras video
to see our favorites and we've dropped a link
to our latest lineup on SafeWise.com.
Okay. So quick recap.
Wired cameras are hardwired into your house
and they don't always need wifi
or an internet connection to store footage.
They're a great route if you want 24/7 recording
from multiple cameras with reliable video quality
but they're often more expensive and much harder to set up
while wireless cameras use your home wifi network
to record footage, hence wireless.
These cameras are often cheaper and easier to install
but because they rely more on the internet,
you're more likely to need cloud storage
to save footage and get the best features
plus if you have a spotty internet connection,
your video quality could suffer too.
The better camera all depends on what you want to watch
and for how long.
If you wanna have eyes on your home at all times,
wired cameras are the way to go.
They're tougher to set up
and more permanent than wireless cameras,
but they're more compatible
with secure local storage options like NVRS and DVRs
plus they aren't as reliant on your home's wifi connection
so an outage won't phase them.
If you're more interested in capturing snapshots
around your house, like a package dropped off
or your kids getting home from school
or the dog digging in the trash,
wireless cameras are the way to go.
They're way cheaper and way easier to set up
but they're limited when it comes to storing lots of footage
and working without wifi.
Hopefully, this clears up any confusion
between wired and wireless cameras.
Check out our lineup of the best wireless cameras
here on YouTube as well as our individual reviews
on each of them.
We've also dropped a bunch of helpful resources
in the description about security cameras
so you can check that out below.
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