Is The Term “Wireless” Security Cameras Inaccurate?

The concept of video camera surveillance might not be new, but the technological advancements in this innovation have improved its capabilities manifold. In fact, one very recent improvement is the introduction of wireless cameras, which make your home and business security management easier than it’s ever been.

Are wireless security cameras really wireless, or is it an inaccurate concept?
If you look at it technically, the wireless security camera allows you to view the live video of your property directly on your desktop, mobile phone, or any other viewing device without the need for cables or wires. How this works is, the camera transmits its data (or video footage) through a radio transmitter. The video is then gathered by a receiver that is connected to a storage device or virtual cloud storage system. Through the receiver, you can obtain easy access to your security feed. This is the only wireless part of modern security cameras.

When sales brochures and vendors talk about “wireless” cameras, they are referring to the wireless data transmission, which sounds great. Unfortunately, it gives people the impression that power wires and the costs of running them are not needed, and that’s why the term “wireless” is used.

In reality, most wireless cameras require power. This power is typically supplied from running power “wires,” which means the term “wireless” is not 100% true. It simply means that there may be no wire for the “video data,” but someone still has to run a wire to power the camera, which may be unsightly and costly.

However, to a customer reading wireless camera ads, the term may be misleading as it is only partially true. This makes the term “wireless” cameras a misnomer for most people.

Fortunately, when people inquire about wireless cameras because they have heard of them in the news or advertisements from camera vendors, surveillance suppliers have the opportunity to explain the “rest of the story” to them. As a result of educating clients, we often manage to win them over and properly introduce them to a range of security cameras that make their safety convenient and their lives secure.

If you’re wondering, what about wireless cameras that work on batteries? While these are relatively recent additions to the surveillance industry and completely wireless, they must be charged as they are powered by batteries and require continuous energy supply for uninterrupted security footage.

Bottom Line
Manufactures and advertisers need to inform their audiences about the reality of their products and utilize accurate terms while naming their innovations. Simultaneously, suppliers of surveillance and safety products need to efficiently educate their clients about the terms and concepts related to the systems and devices clients are interested in.

At Lighthouse Video Surveillance, we are the premier suppliers of security camera systems and video surveillance in Houston, Texas. Moreover, we are ever ready to help our clients thoroughly understand the security systems we provide.

We even service commercial properties and municipalities in and around the Greater Houston area. Our team professionally designs security camera systems for clients according to their unique needs, facility, or campus because client satisfaction is our top priority.

Contact Lighthouse Video Surveillance or visit our website to learn more.