Battery-operated camera: wireless IP camera
No mains power available but do use surveillance cameras? The wireless IP camera works on batteries. AC or Power over Ethernet is a thing of the past. Ideal for monitoring and protecting outside areas or areas without power supply. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the cable-free security camera.
Operation of the cable-free camera set
The cable-free camera set consists of a battery-operated camera and a battery charger. The NVR (network video recorder) downloads the images from the camera and saves them. The digital signal between NVR and camera is a maximum of 100 meters. If there are walls between the recorder and the camera, this shortens the maximum distance. The wireless signal is stable and offers support for up to 6 wireless cameras.
Save images
The battery-operated camera transmits the images to the NVR recorder. You can also save the images on an SD card. Via the free app for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android, it is possible to view images live. To do this, connect the recorder to the router with the included network cable.
Advantages of the camera on battery
A cable-free security camera is the best choice in certain situations. Discover the benefits of the battery-powered camera below:
- No network flow required
- Also works without Power over Ethernet
- NVR supports a maximum of 6 cameras
- PIR sensor registers movement and saves battery
- Choose from storing images on a micro SD card or hard disk recorder
- Connection to TV or monitor possible
- View live images from PC, tablet and smartphone
- Night vision from 10 - 15 meters
- Clear images in Full HD quality
The network video recorder communicates perfectly with the IP camera. The signal is therefore very stable and interference-free. This is also the case when up to 6 cameras use the NVR.
What are the disadvantages of the cable-free camera?
A camera on battery requires some extra attention. For example, the battery must be charged regularly. With the presence of multiple cameras it is important to keep a close eye on this. With average use, the rechargeable battery lasts up to 6 months. The PIR sensor seems practical, but has the disadvantage that the camera does not take continuous shots. Because a battery-powered camera is poorly available, expansion with other models will often be a problem.
Conclusion: IP camera on battery anywhere
The battery-operated camera makes power and network cables unnecessary. The powerful battery lasts up to 6 months. No expensive Cloud services: recordings are safely stored on an SD card or HD recorder. Watching live is always and everywhere possible, provided there is an internet connection. The battery-powered camera is very suitable for monitoring the yard, pasture, areas without mains power and other applications. The camera set consists of one camera as standard, but can be expanded to a maximum of 6 cameras.
