Prons and Cons for Choosing Wi-Fi IP Camera for Your Security

Nowadays, it’s like the new trend that everyone is speaking about the Internet of Things commonly referred to as IoT. This theory tries to connect every item with the internet. Imagine a smart fridge, smart bed, smart cooker all under a server, and the manager is you!

Let's leave that to developers and focus on what is ours. Wi-Fi IP cameras can be connected to the internet. IP (Internet Protocol) cameras are that can be connected to the internet, share and transfer data via the web. Let’s have a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of choosing Wi-Fi Ip cameras for your home residence and business needs?

Advantages:-

Ip cameras can come in handy of the security of your home. Let’s have a look at some advantages:-

• The ability for the footage to be stored in the web cloud for later viewing. Unlike the traditional hardwired cameras, which required the footage to be stored on a hard drive, and the date could only be accessed from one location; the WiFi security systems store the data in the cloud. The video footages can be viewed later if needs arise.

• Ability to stream and watch live footage. Imagine you are at work and worried about your loved ones, pet or older one at home, or you are at home and are worried about your business? With live streaming, you can access what you want from anywhere at any time.

• The flexibility offered for viewing the footage from a cell phone, tablet or a laptop. You can know if the system is working well from a single touch from your screens.

• The cameras are less expensive in terms of buying and installation compared to other traditional cameras.

• Portability! The cameras are Wi-Fi connected thus they can be picked and moved as long as there is power point nearby.

• Most of the cameras are just a plug and play which enables the user to move the camera as fit needs. This normally negates the need for drilling holes and fixing wires into ceiling and walls. 

• Wi-Fi cameras are smaller in size thus been the perfect choice for many homes and business owners.

Disadvantages:-

In many scenarios, with every advantage comes a disadvantage. Here to list a few:-

• A Wi-Fi camera relies on the internet. The internet is susceptible to many flaws and this affects also the internet controlled equipment.

• Wi-Fi uses bandwidth, and if the transmission takes too much bandwidth, the signal can be slowed.

• Building structures, trees, racking, and vehicles can in most of the time impede the signal and reduce the quality of the image footage.

• Wi-Fi IP cameras are less expensive compared to large, hardwired business or home set up cameras. The advantages take centre stage thus making them an excellent option for all your security needs.

When considering to buying a camera, it’s important to way all the options into what will offer the best security solutions.