A WiFi camera is a useful addition to the alarm system at your home or office. It is now possible to record images in full HD and send them via the wireless network to your home. This allows you to see who is at the door on your smartphone, laptop or smart TV. It is simply possible to view the images while you are not at home. To do this, you send the data automatically and live to your smartphone. Thanks to developments in wireless connections, you can view the images in high quality. But to get everything running smoothly, there are a number of things you need to pay attention to.
Make sure you have a strong enough WiFi signal
High-resolution video images require a lot of bandwidth. With a weak WiFi signal, it is unlikely that you will get the most out of your full HD security camera. A disadvantage is that you mainly hang the security cameras outside. This means there is at least one outside wall between the wireless router and the camera. Before installation, check how strong the WiFi signal is in the location in question. You can do this, for example, with your smartphone or laptop. Is the signal not strong enough? Then there are options to strengthen this. You do have to purchase new products for this. For example, a more powerful router is an option. But it is also possible to amplify the signal locally with intermediate stations.
The storage of recorded images
To benefit from your WiFi camera, it is important that the images are saved. Because it is practically impossible to spend the entire day studying what is currently being recorded. Saving images in full HD requires a lot of storage space. Because the amount of data exceeds 100 GB per camera after 24 hours of recording. Fortunately, there are options to limit this amount and still watch high-quality images.
Smart cameras with motion detection
A security camera films all day long. But you can control the sending of images from the storage with smart devices. A smart security camera is able to detect movement. The camera only sends the images when movement is registered. This saves a lot of data that would otherwise take up unnecessary storage space. It is also possible to connect such a smart camera to your smartphone. You will receive a notification when motion is detected. Then you look at your phone to see who is at the door.
Local storage or use the cloud
By only saving a certain selection you need much less storage space. This allows you to save all the data yourself. Count on 5 to 10 GB of data per day with smart WiFi cameras. By emptying it every week, the required amount of space can be monitored. Another option is to opt for cloud-based cameras. Your images are stored on a server. These are usually owned by the manufacturer of the alarm system. Some brands give you a certain amount of cloud space as a gift when you purchase a system.
A modern alarm system with WiFi
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