Wireless transmitter/receivers are an easy way to upgrade just about any security camera into a wireless surveillance device! If you have chosen a camera type that meets your specific surveillance needs such as night vision, infra-red vision, fast shutter speed you can convert them to a wireless camera.
Advantage of Going Wireless!
Transmitting your surveillance video signal wirelessly instead of using long cables or wires gives you several very significant advantages:
- Wireless transmitter/receivers make setting up your security camera system quick & easy because you don't have to, drill holes, staple, or string string unsightly wires
- With no wires your security camera is easier to conceal (if that's your objective)
- Wireless transmission lets you place your surveillance cameras in hard to reach places where wires are simply not an option
- Wireless transmission lets you easily achieve a much greater range than wired security camera systems (unless you string an awful lot of wire)
Wireless transmitters operate over standard frequencies. The only FCC approved frequency is the 2.4 GHz range. However, many wireless camera use the 1.2Ghz frequency so they keep away from the 2.4Ghz frequency, reducing the possibility of interference that can interrupt your video signal.
Will a cordless phone interfere with wireless cameras? Yes, cordless phones that operate on the 2.4 GHz frequency will cause interference with 2.4 GHz cameras. However, interference should be minimal and usually only occurs if the phone is physically located between thewireless camera and receiver. Wireless Internet, networks and Wifi can cause interference too
How far will the wireless signal go?
The average range of a wireless transmitter receiver will vary from 200ft. to 700ft. depending on environmental conditions such as thick walls, or electrical activity. This is a much larger range than the average wired system which is about 100-200 ft.
How many wireless cameras can you have in one location?
Most wireless transmitter/receivers support up to 8 channels. This helps reduce interference by allowing you to select a frequency with no other local users (like phones, wifi, wireless network etc.).
You can have up to four wireless cameras in one location. So, technically a wireless camera system with four 2.4 Ghz transmitters might actually be transmitting on the 2.414Ghz, 2.432Ghz, 2.450Ghz, or 2.468Ghz frequencies.
Do I need a wireless transmitter for each camera?
You can view all cameras at once using four receivers or you can use one receiver and switch to each camera. You will only be able to view one camera at a time if you only use one receiver.
If you want to install multiple wireless cameras in one location it's best to order them at the same time so that they can be preset on different channels. But you can usually make adjustments on your own quite easily.
