How to Choose Between a Wired or Wireless Home-Security Camera

When trying to choose a home-security camera, most consumers do not know whether a wired or wireless model will serve them best.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Determine where you want install your security camera.

2. If you don't want to see the camera's wires, choose a wireless camera.

3. If you want the camera to be mobile, choose a wireless camera.

4. If you want to transmit signals through the walls and floors of your home, choose a wireless camera.

5. If you want to transfer surveillance video to a VCR, computer or TV, choose a wireless camera.

6. If you want to hide a camera in a small space--such as a stuffed animal, a book or a pinhole--choose a miniature, wireless camera.

7. If you want to permanently monitor one location and don't need the advantage of mobility, choose a wired camera.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use a combination of wired and wireless security cameras at different locations in your home. Evaluate each location individually rather than choosing one style for the whole house.