| Security cameras are a great way to augment a | | | | Wireless IP Security Camera System. |
| home security system, but the sometimes can | | | | A relatively new addition to security cameras is |
| be difficult to install. Wireless security camera | | | | the IP security camera. These cameras function in |
| systems have the convenience of not having to | | | | a similar way to a webcam, except they don't |
| be hardwired into a system. They do need | | | | need to be hooked up to a computer. The |
| power, but they can be plugged into a standard | | | | camera signal is sent back to a base or connects |
| outlet, or battery powered for remove | | | | to your home wireless internet. Basically the |
| convenience. You can also use a wireless security | | | | camera is a self contained webcam. The benefit is |
| camera system to record the video feed, or with | | | | that you can log into the camera any time or any |
| certain types view the video live over the | | | | place you have a internet connection and see |
| internet from anywhere in the world. Let's take a | | | | what the camera sees. This real time monitoring |
| look at the three main types of wireless security | | | | can be recorded via computer or digital video |
| camera to see what's right for you. | | | | recorder. |
| Outdoor Wireless Security Camera System | | | | Nanny Cam |
| Used in a typical home security setting, the | | | | A nanny cam is a wireless surveillance camera |
| outdoor wireless cameras replace the standard | | | | system disguised as an everyday household |
| hardwired camera. They will need some sort of | | | | object. You can get clocks, DVD players, children's |
| electrical power, but that can be provided by a | | | | toys etc, that have hidden cameras built into |
| standard electrical outlet. There are ones that are | | | | them. They can function just like the real object |
| battery powered but to remain on all day can | | | | but have the added surveillance system. Many |
| drain the battery quickly. You can find solar | | | | people use these to view caretakers (like nanny's) |
| powered cameras but they could lose power in | | | | or employees in their homes. These digital |
| the event of consecutive rainy days or overcast | | | | wireless security camera systems can be |
| weather. Still if you don't want to go through the | | | | recorded to DVR or be combined with a wireless |
| trouble of hardwiring your cameras they might be | | | | IP camera so that you can view the live video |
| a good option for you. | | | | remotely via the internet at work. |