Wireless
security systems have been increasing in popularity among home and
business owners over the past decade or so. Spurred by the popularity of
the so-called nanny cam, many homeowners have been inspired to install
complete wireless security camera systems. Wireless IP-based
surveillance camera systems offer many of the same advantages of wired CCTV systems
but are less expensive and easier to install and manage. If you’re
looking for an affordable way to provide video surveillance and security
for your home or small business, wireless video security offers
portability, adaptability and the capability of monitoring your property
from anywhere you can access the Internet.
Choosing the Right Security Camera for Wireless CCTV Systems
There
are dozens of wireless security camera choices that you can add to your
security system, so finding the right one can be complicated. There are
a number of factors to consider in making your choice. While expert
advice from an authorized dealer and installer of CCTV systems can be
helpful, you can also learn a lot about the various options and features
available to help you choose the best camera or cameras for your needs.
These are the most important factors for you to consider.
Resolution
The
best security cameras available on the market can provide VGA
resolution up to 16 megapixels, the equivalent of high-end digital
cameras. Obviously, the higher the resolution, the better the quality of
the video images you’ll be able to capture. On the other hand, unless
you’re running specialized software for things like facial recognition
or event recognition, you don’t need resolution anywhere near that high.
Lower resolution security camera choices will be more affordably
priced, so balance your need for high quality video against your budget
to choose the best resolution for your security camera.
FPS Rate
The
number of frames per second – FPS – also affects the quality of your
security video recording. The higher the FPS, the better detail and
action you’ll get. The highest FPS – about 30 – will get you very close
to real-time action quality, but you’ll pay for it in both money and in
storage space. Most small business owners and homeowners find that 8 FPS
is affordable and high enough quality for all but the most specialized
video surveillance needs.
Software
It’s
important that the IP security camera choice you make will work with
the video surveillance software you’re using for recording. Make sure
you check software compatibility before making your purchase.
If you decide that a wireless security camera
system is a good alternative to more traditional wired CCTV systems,
make sure you educate yourself about security cameras and wireless
systems to make sure you get the right equipment for your needs.
