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

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

What are my options?

Most nanny cams will have the option to record in color or black and white, with color generally being an improved option.

From there, the most common options are:

cabling
wireless
built-in DVR

Built-in DVR nanny cameras are quickly becoming a very popular option as 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 cameras also have hidden RCA outputs, that way you can also plug the unit into your TV and view the recordings that way) .

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

Wired nanny cams require a video cable to be connected from the camera to the recording device of your choice, while wireless nanny cams transmit video through a transmitter on the camera and a receiver on the device. of recording. Often the range of such devices is limited to 300-700 feet, but wireless cameras include transmitter/receivers with ranges of up to 1,000 (and in some cases, 2,500) feet!

So what is going to be the best option for me?

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

Now if you want to install multiple cameras, there may come a time when they can cost more than buying wired or wireless cameras, and then running them on a multi-channel integrated DVR or VCR using a Quad (a device for dividing the recording screen into quarters ).

From there, wireless cameras are a great idea. Also note that “wireless” refers to video; You may still need to plug the device into a power outlet, depending on the model. Wireless cameras can also sometimes experience some levels of interference with wireless phones, depending on location.

Wired cameras are generally the least expensive and don’t have the same interference issues that wireless cameras can sometimes have. But on the other hand, there may be some perforations in the wall or ceiling to effectively run the cables through without being seen. In these cases, all-in-one video/power cables are a great way to run just one cable and make the installation much neater.