A wireless night vision camera is easily available to any home owner looking to beef up their home security. Since surveillance technology has advanced to the point where such equipment is affordable and reliable there is no reason why anyone should have to go without at least some kind of security camera for protection. It makes sense to purchase a camera with night vision capability since crime does not stop at night. In fact, we all know that criminals feel more secure about committing offenses under the cover of darkness which is why it is a good idea to have a camera that can capture video in both day and night lighting conditions.
Why Wireless
There are many reasons why a wireless security camera is a good idea. For starters, commercially available products are easy to install. Most models are as close to plug and play as it gets. Simply set up the camera and receiver to communicate with each other and then plug the receiver to a TV, VCR or other recording device. Then it is a matter of mounting the camera in a position that provides optimal view of the area to be monitored. Of course this is all easier said than done. There are some details that must be considered which we covered or will cover in more detail about selecting the type of wireless camera you need and determining where to install the camera.
But the point is that having a wireless security camera allows versatility in where the camera is installed. Basically anywhere within range of the wireless signal are candidate spots for installation and monitoring. Outdoor security cameras might require more specifications to ensure the camera can withstand weather conditions but other than that the only limit is the range of the wireless signal. This means the camera can be installed indoors or outdoors and does not have to be in the same room as the receiver. Also, there are no wires to run around the house so changing the location of the camera is a much simpler task.
Night Vision
Most night vision cameras should be able to record both during the day or well lit conditions as well as during low light to no light conditions. These cameras have built in sensors to detect the light levels and switch to utilize the appropriate technology for whatever the light levels may be. Night vision cameras use infrared light to record images in the dark. Infrared technology detects light waves at frequencies that are not visible to human eyes. Some cameras come with a motion sensor feature so it starts recording only when movement is detected. This is useful when monitoring places that are normally do not receive any traffic.
Of course there is the option of night vision cameras that only record during the night but there are many affordable day and night security cameras that provide good performance quality so most homeowners should opt for something that can be used 24 hours a day. The only consideration at that point is making the most of the camera by installing it in the right places. For small surveillance systems such as a single camera, the wireless night vision camera should be mounted so it can keep watch over the walkways leading into the property.