Nanny cams have become an incredible tool to help ensure the well-being of your child(ren) while you’re away, and today I want to walk you through the key differences in choosing the right solution for you.

Without knowing these important product options, choosing nanny cams can be a pretty frustrating experience, but you’ll be surprised how much easier it can be to make a decision once you understand a little more about your choices.

What are my options?

Most nanny cams will come in a choice between color and black and white recording, with color generally being an upgraded option.

From there, the most common options are:

Wired
Wireless
Built-in DVR

The built-in DVR nanny cams are quickly becoming a very popular option, since they do not require any additional accessories or recording equipment. Recording takes place on an SD card, which can then be inserted into your computer for viewing (some DVR cams also have hidden RCA outputs, that way you can also plug the unit in to your television and watch the recordings that way).

Wired and wireless nanny cams both require an external recording device such as a VCR, embedded DVR (similar, but not the same as, what most people think of when they hear the term “DVR”), or computer via an adapter.

Wired nanny cams require a video cable to be run from the camera to the recording device of your choice, whereas wireless nanny cams transmit the video via a transmitter at the camera and a receiver at the recording device. Often, the range of such devices are limited to 300-700 feet, but the wireless cams include transmitter/receivers with ranges of up to 1000 (and in some cases, 2500) feet!

So what’s going to be the best choice for me?

The easiest option is the built-in DVR cam, hands down. Now yes, they are the most expensive cameras out of the three, but you also have to keep in mind that it also contains the recording device as well (also, most DVR cams have the upgraded color recording).

Now if you want to install multiple cameras, there can come a time where they may cost more than purchasing wired or wireless cameras, and then running them to a multi-channel embedded DVR, or VCR using a Quad (a device to split the recording screen into fourths).

From there, wireless cameras are a great idea. Also realize that “wireless” is in reference to the video; the device may still need to be plugged in to an electrical outlet, depending on the model. Wireless cams can sometimes also experience certain levels of interference with cordless phones, depending on placement.

Wired cameras are generally the least expensive, and do not have the same interference issues that wireless cameras sometimes may have. But on the other hand, there may be some wall or ceiling drilling in order to effectively run the cable(s) without them being seen. In these cases, all-in-one video/power cables are a great way to run a single cable and make the installation a lot more neat.

Article Source: John Lazenby – www.ezinearticles.com

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