Wireless outdoor security cameras

[Bwana]

Do any exist that don't require actually plugging in the camera to a 120V outlet? The specs generally reference something like 500mA and mention "adapters" so I'm assuming it's something like the charger on a phone.

I realise the "wireless" part referes to the camera signal back to the server.

The difficulty is my house is genuine Adobe and so it's extremely difficult to run wires without either a major re-plaster job or having ugly wires hanging along the wall.

Any suggestions on how to power up the cameras? I would expect the power draw would exclude any battery option but I'm hoping not.

 

[Slowgsr]

Sure you want IP cameras which just a single cat5e. The other ones typically use a Siamese cable, rg59 with a 18/2 built in. The 18/2 is the power

 

[Git]

POE IP Camera
Power Over Ethernet

Your going to have to run a wire one way or another (power or connection)

POE injects the power into the ethernet cable (cat5 or cat6) - so all you have to do is run cat5 to the camera. You then need either a POE switch or a POE injector

 

[jtpfarm]

Maybe a small solar panel to power the camera? It shouldn't take much at all. Not sure if this is an option for you or not, just an idea.

 

[ddawg16]

I have the Lorex wireless cameras. They work fine....but you still need power

POE is really your best bet....make sure you use Cat6. Slightly heavier gauge wire with less voltage drop

 

[pattenp]

Netgear Arlo is fully wireless.

 

[ricepudding]

Netgear Arlo is fully wireless.

Really?! Thats a pain! You'd have to change out the A123's all the time!

 

[pattenp]

Really?! Thats a pain! You'd have to change out the AA's all the time!

They use lithium batteries rated to last up to six months.

 

[ricepudding]

They use lithium batteries rated to last up to six months.

Sorry A123s.
Just a tip, any marketing that says "up to bla bla bla" does not mean anything. There's a reason that all car manufatures in canada were fined big time for over stating the "up to km/L" rating. Its a common statement used to inflate products.
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Also, as stated above, Power over Ethernet is the way to go!

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Unless u go with something like the Arlo, youre gonna need to run at least 1 cable.

Personally i like IP cams!

And whats with all the green symbols on ricepudding's comments? Anyone else see that?

 

[Ilikeike]

If you have a place hide one of the emergency light type sealed lead acid batteries you should be able to get some good camera time,and just swap out a battery to a charger every week or two.

 

[Bwana]

The Arlo appears to be what I'm thinking about. It actvates on motion which saves the batteries but I can't tell if it can be activated manually.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[pattenp]

I recently bought some IP cameras and looked at the Arlo but I just couldn't get past the long term cost of the batteries. I just drilled the holes and ran the power. I can understand your issue with going through adobe. I have a wood frame house so it wasn't too bad getting power to the cameras.