If you’re interested in setting up surveillance camera systems in your business or in your home, you’re going to have to decide whether you’d like to use a wireless IP camera or a wireless analog camera. There are a number of pros and cons for each type, so the decision might not be as simple as you’d like. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two to see which is right for you.

The most obvious difference between these types of surveillance camera systems is how they handle the video signal. Analog wireless cameras carry-over signal via transmitter and receiver devices. IP wireless cameras use a wireless network to transmit the signals instead.

Wireless security cameras offer some extra level of convenience at the time of installation. You dont have to break the walls for wiring purposes. Something that you should consider when dealing with wireless systems is the distance between the transmitter and receiver. You want to make sure that depending on camera specifications the devices are close enough to prevent loss of transmission.

Wireless security cameras come in two basic types – those that are analog (often found as part of a package or kit), and those that are IP based. The analog type will include a receiver and transmitter, and will work a lot like an ordinary television camera, with the transmitter and receiver simply replacing the cable. The camera is connected to the transmitter and sends a signal to the recording device. These systems are good, but are prone to bad interference and your transmitted signal can sometimes be picked up by outside sources, making privacy a concern.

The second type, wireless IP based cameras, use a network adapter. This adapter is connected to a switch or router, and sends the information to a computer. You can get access to this information from any of your network protected computers. Wireless IP cameras are recommended because they provide higher quality signal and are encrypted to provide a more secure network. Wireless IP cameras are better suited for remote surveillance needs and interference is not likely.

Wireless surveillance camera systems are easy and fast to place without the worries of hanging wires all over. They’re the best choice for those who arent tech savvy and look for something simple and easy to install. However, they aren’t always the best choice for every installation.

If you’re thinking about installing security cameras in your home or business, take the time to assess your needs and consider where you’ll be placing the cameras. That will help you determine whether analog or IP wireless cameras are the right choice for you.

Also take into consideration that wireless systems as a whole arent always the best choice. Wired surveillance camera systems always provide the optimal protection every security system should have. So unless, wireless configurations are your last choice, it is strongly recommended to consider a wired system.