When we talk about security, one of the technologies that we need is security cameras known as CCTV cameras. For the past decades, the CCTV Camera only has 2MP, 4MP, and 5MP resolutions and now the CCTV resolution has been upgraded up to 8MP which is 4K resolution.
Besides, do you know that CCTV cameras have evolved drastically? Nowadays there are wireless CCTV cameras. When we make a comparison between wired and wireless CCTV cameras, surely each of them has its pros and cons.
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Pros and Cons of Wired CCTV Cameras
Wired CCTV cameras are cameras that use a cable with PoE which is power over Ethernet. It means each camera is only attached with one cable.
The cable will send the security footage from the camera to the recorder which connects to the router. When it involves wire, there is no problem in the signal where it is more reliable and not affected by the loss of internet and other interference.
In addition, it is not easy to be hacked or hijacked. When we compared the wired and wireless CCTV cameras, wired CCTV cameras had a more stable signal and quality picture display than the wireless.
Usually, the wired CCTV is used by companies since it is not portable to be moved to another location. The companies tend to install wired CCTV because they need more cameras to cover their large area of properties and the camera needs a wired system to connect all of the cameras.
The wired CCTV camera’s users usually have to drill in the walls to fit in the cable. In other words, it is quite difficult to install.
Despite the difficulties in installing the wired CCTV, don’t you think it is worth it when the camera can cover a large area of your property with better resolution?
Pros and Cons of Wireless CCTV cameras
Since there is an evolution for security cameras, now there is a new invention which is wireless CCTV cameras. The difference between the wired and wireless CCTV camera is the security footage is transmitted wirelessly to the recorder.
When you use wireless CCTV cameras, you need to access the footage either through the built-in device or cloud storage. Then the wireless CCTV camera will connect to your Wi-Fi network.
Above are one of the best wireless CCTV cameras nowadays. The video shows how people can control the image or footage of the CCTV camera through mobile phones.
Since the wireless CCTV cameras need to connect with the Wi-Fi network to transmit the footage, you don’t have to run a cable from the cameras to the recorder. The best thing about wireless CCTV cameras is that it is portable and cost-effective.
There is no need for permanent installation, any additional cable, and maintenance costs. Since the system is working by using an internet connection, you can monitor and record the event although you are out of range. With the help of AI technology, you can even monitor the event through your mobile phone.
However, you need to have a dedicated internet network. If there is no internet connection, the wireless CCTV camera will not function and it can’t record and transfer data to the recorder. Hence, it can easily get affected by internet disruption.
When it comes to security systems, surely data security is an important aspect to be considered. The cons of using wireless CCTV cameras are your data might have the possibility to be hijacked.
Even if it needs an expert hacker to hijack the wireless CCTV cameras, the risk is still there. To conclude, wireless CCTV cameras need a Wi-Fi connection to function.
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CONCLUSION
With the advancement of technology, you can see how the CCTV camera benefits you. We can simply say that the CCTV camera now acts as an AI security guard for your properties and your loved one’s security.
Nowadays there are many devices offered by security companies, for example, an access door system, CCTV, and also an alarm system.
In Malaysia, you can easily get these devices especially the alarm system and CCTV in Johor Bahru which is offered by CSI SOLUTION company. They offered the latest and updated security system for many companies.
If you are interested to know more about these security systems, you can just go through their website https://csisolution.com.my/ or you can just contact them at 016- 6411969. Act now for a better and save a life!
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