Wired Security Cameras - Things to KNOW!

Today, we will talk about wired security cameras. There's different types that it can be confusing. We will talk about each of them and see which is the best option for you. I will also show some wiring methods for these cameras to minimize showing the wiring and for it being unplugged or cut and overall a cleaner looking security camera install.
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[@Incognito1786]

YES!! Finally, someone who agrees wired cameras are way better than wireless. All these new wireless camera/security systems irritate me. I want POE cams, because no interference from weird things like walls being in the way. "But wires can be cut!" people say. If you route your wires properly, it'll be a real PITA to do it.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

YES! For real security applications I think wires are the only way to go. Battery Cams are of course not in the game at all since you don't want to risk a depleted battery for your security cam. That means you'll need a power cable to the wireless camera none the less and that cable is just as cuttable as a PoE Ethernet cable. I have about 50m (164 ft) to my front gate (I'm Swedish so metric system for me, but I Googled the distance in feet for Ya😊), so I will have my cable in the ground and then routed inside the steel pole I mount the camera on so it will be reasonably safe. I don't know if IR cameras have the possibility to turn on the camera but without IR LEDs? I would prefer separate IR lights to lure insects away from the lens. Anyway long rant, but I'll end her with: great video, I'm a subscriber for sure. One of the best and most thorough channels on the subject 👍

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

YES! For real security applications I think wires are the only way to go. Battery Cams are of course not in the game at all since you don't want to risk a depleted battery for your security cam. That means you'll need a power cable to the wireless camera none the less and that cable is just as cuttable as a PoE Ethernet cable. I have about 50m (164 ft) to my front gate (I'm Swedish so metric system for me, but I Googled the distance in feet for Ya😊), so I will have my cable in the ground and then routed inside the steel pole I mount the camera on so it will be reasonably safe. I don't know if IR cameras have the possibility to turn on the camera but without IR LEDs? I would prefer separate IR lights to lure insects away from the lens. Anyway long rant, but I'll end her with: great video, I'm a subscriber for sure. One of the best and most thorough channels on the subject 👍

[@drgunsmith4099]

Amen 🙏

[@Incognito1786]

@@bennylloyd-willner9667 I'd assume turning off the nightvision would be a thing (to stop the IR lights from turning on), and then having a separate IR light would illuminate for it. IDK how WELL that illumination would work, though, since it may not be in the lens' direct sight line. I'd also think that if you could turn off nightvision, it wouldn't also turn the camera off. You might have an application where you don't need NV, so being able to turn off just the IR should be a thing. Appreciate the inclusion of freedom units, also!

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

Hmm, I don't know why my long rant is doubled, some YT tech glitch I guess.

[@IndependentVoter1776]

Really clear overall explanation of the various types of wired and wireless camera options

[@securitydiscounter9042]

Love the simple explaining. Great job !

[@mzsierra2u251]

Thank you for the enlightening video that clarified the distinction between power supply and camera connectivity to the network. A wired setup with PoE offers enhanced security. Now armed with this detailed information, my next step is to choose a suitable brand. I use wireless system, but I'm leaning towards a fully wired setup with a battery backup for my router to ensure functionality during power outages.

[@dansarfert3585]

Excellent explanation. Thank you. You cleared up a lot of details I was lost on.

[@LifeHackster]

Glad it was helpful!

[@drgunsmith4099]

Great Information and even better video 🙏

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

Great information as always! We’re still using Reolink PoE with a couple trackmix in backyard where we couldn’t run Ethernet

[@LifeHackster]

@BrandonDoyleMN...Thanks for watching!

[@randm4178]

A lot of great information. Thank you!

[@LifeHackster]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alwaysgrateful6337]

Great information, thank YOU

[@hondakorn]

That small Poe splitter is a game changer for my Tapo color pro.

[@LifeHackster]

Yes and they are the only brand that I found that has that design.

[@direvosabostien3565]

There should be an unboxing for this video in itself since its so rich with information. Thanks LH!

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@azebroski1]

Very informative, appreciate it.

[@jashatta1]

Always loved your videos, I’m going to see if you have a detailed hardwired Eufy System for the E330, I do like the notification feature but I don’t want to use that big plug.

[@1universe88]

Thanks very informative.

[@Keepingthefaith72]

I've just replaced a Reolink PTZ camera which I have always had trouble using with Alexa for the Tapo C325wb, The nighttime footage is amazing. It's at the front of the house where there are street lamps which make it look like daytime in full colour .....And just ordered another one taking advantage of Black Friday deals with £30 off .....

[@kraminbris6980]

My favourite camera (so far) is my Reolink CX410. I'd love to see a PTZ version (possibly with higher resolution) of this camera. The other version of the starlight camera I'd like is a Doorbell camera with a wider vertical view (up and down view) so that it can see packages, either that or a movable eyeball lens that gives greater flexibility of angles. Currently this is only available with various wedges or brackets which can be cumbersome and look ugly.

[@LifeHackster]

Me too! I like the CX410 out of the Reolink cameras hat I have and I am even planning to add some more in my setup and replace my 4K ones. We will see.

[@shahsmerdis]

I have the RLC-1224A its pretty awesome in low light. much better than cx410 which has iso noise. I Bought both to evaluate the RLC-1224A is better it seems. I heard the 1224A reviewed on this channel has been superceeded. so its not an updated review

[@717273mopar]

I currently have a Lorex setup for a few years now which I like, except for the constant false signals that I get like leaves falling or bugs flying by the cameras. I would like to get the newer AI cameras with person detection and vehicle detection and was deciding between the Lorex Fusion or the Reolink cameras, just need 4 cameras and 4K. I know you tested both, which one is the better based on your testing?

[@redwood1957]

I like the Kiss method. Im looking to put a wired camera on the bow of a sailboat. Head sail blocks view at times. Could you recomend a set up . Thank you

[@user-lu4qm3cs8i]

100% PoE for me. Great breakdown.

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@eiotclub-sim-card]

so detailed and clear

[@LifeHackster]

@eiotclub-sim-card...Thanks for watching!

[@iiTzSTUTTA]

Great Video!

[@LifeHackster]

Thanks for watching!

[@Emily-je2bd]

Hi there! Are you able to suggest an outdoor camera that's hardwired/plug in, that has an app that multi users can connect to? We live in a 6 unit condo building in Chicago. Feeling a little overwhelmed trying to narrow it down. Thanks so much!

[@Kaienhere]

I would love to see a video about POE cameras

[@luudantu7211]

Which Cat6 cable brand and model would you recommend for connecting the Reolink PTZ dual lens trackmix PoE camera to Reolink NVR?

[@LifeHackster]

Any Cat6 cable would work even Cat 5E

[@Compulsive-Elk7103]

Should also recommend wifi mesh systems. Get a good modem and a good mesh wifi system. With some high download AND upload speeds. Wifi cameras definitely need a good network.

[@LifeHackster]

I agree.

[@pizzadave9812]

I agree your camera's are only as good as your network and yes wired cams are better but sometimes that's not an option. I have a lot of wyze and ring cameras and I lost Internet one time over 3 years. Pros and cons to everything wired or wireless. Right now I have a little piece of mind and I'm good with that.

[@bigbrowndad4254]

Love the video. What happens to a wired camera in a blackout or power cut situation? And would that give battery or solar powered cameras an advantage?

[@killer2600]

You can put a UPS/battery backup on your surveillance system but if you don't then your cameras will not record anything during a power outage. Wireless cameras are hit or miss, some may not record when your wi-fi connection goes down and they certainly won't be able to notify your phone of an event when the wi-fi is down.

[@Hat65]

Battery powered cameras are fine. HW cameras can be cut and they have flaws too. One type isn’t better than the other, they both have their uses. Also, get an alarm for backup if something DOES happen to the cameras.

[@LifeHackster]

You can always add a backup UPS on your wired system and battery cams will only have an advantage if their storage is in the camera itself... but if your router is not on backup or your internet is also cut off, then you will not get notifications either wired or battery.

[@ubuntu2458]

Help me, please. Which is the best wifi camera with battery? Thanks in advance, David

[@DJDynamik]

I’m going with Hikvision POE cameras, they’re just that good.

[@jeanius123]

Dude! You Rock!!! 😀

[@GaryLutchman-rf8uu]

Hey LifeHackster, Hope you are well. Can you help? Do you know which wired indoor cameras have continuous recording once motion detection has been triggered. My Blink cameras have time limited recording once motion detection is triggered. Thus when the red and blue go off it indicates to anyone that they can do something wrong without being recorded

[@jlharris4830]

Thanks Have you compared the Reolink RLC-520A(4mm - 80/48) vs RLC-520A(2.8mm - 100/75)?

[@LifeHackster]

Not yet.

[@munir6026]

Hello, Dear. Thank you for your videoes. Can you give me examples of camera-wired power / wifi and wired data?

[@mhurwitz5931]

Hi LH, thank you for your very informative videos. For me unfortunately, fully wired cameras like reolink aren’t an option due to the house I’m in. I have some ring hardwired WiFi floodlight cams and want to add a few more cameras but Ring doesn’t seem to be upgrading their cameras at all. Would you have any other suggestions? I love the idea of having all cameras in one app but that may not be realistic at this point. Any suggestions would be welcomed! Thanks!

[@LifeHackster]

If you already have the Ring, my suggestion is just stick with them. If you want better video quality, you can check out Eufy.

[@mhurwitz5931]

Thank you!!!@@LifeHackster

[@joelrggizmo1373]

I'm currently running 45 WYZE cams they're excellent highly recommend. I have recently added the new PTZ work excellent but sometimes they do like to veer off course slightly. It could be the wind it is not a standard problem.

[@mmqcamera]

I have tested many cameras, and I know that it is not caused by the wind, but because the camera software is not good, and the position returned every time is not very accurate.

[@ronm6585]

Thank you.

[@LifeHackster]

You're welcome!

[@Vectorr66]

The issue I have is that I would LOVE a wired setup (I had an older one that I only ever installed 2 cams) but have at least 10 wyze cams I bought and haven't setup yet with even two flood lights. I like them but would LOVE an NVR type option. I find I have to either hack a home assistant setup or am having issues with tinycam not seeing my cameras.

[@CFoug]

What would be the best set up for a closed circuit (non internet facing) security camera system, with night vision capably? (Budget under 1200$, preferably under 900)

[@jaypp9372]

I am looking for a system but want 2 non wifi powered by network cable and 2 cameras to be wifi with power cable only. I want a box with hard disk and internet connected for viewing when away from house. Is there a system that will do this?

[@underscr0e]

What would be the best camera to mount outside and plug into an outdoor 120 volt plug and also be able to remotely access footage and get alerts? i would just want 1 camera.

[@LifeHackster]

There are lots to choose from. Most wired outdoor cams will have wiring and adapter or plug in wiring included.

[@mmqcamera]

I'll give you one for free

[@Starship007]

EUFY STARTING to offer decorative outside lighting with camera solar/wired vs flood lights with hidden camera

[@SimonElias]

Do I need the splitter? Can I just plug a ethernet to usb (and then to usb wall plug) on one end and an ethernet to female usb to the other (and plug in usb camera to it) to power the ethernet cable? Would this work?

[@LifeHackster]

I'm not sure. I haven't tested this type of setup.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

I'm not fully sure I understand what you want, but it sounds to me it wouldn't be a simpler solution. If the signal is transferred via USB you need to either have a pretty short distance or repeaters. Disclaimer: I may well be getting your description totally wrong. I'm Swedish😊

[@samruez5108]

Hi LH, I am looking for an in-car video surveillance camera. My windshield has been shot at for the second time. Also, a outdoor camera covering the same are. I need to catch people or cars. Help!

[@LifeHackster]

Most of the dash cams have parking mode but I really haven’t tested it. As to security cams, you will need one that can record 24/7. PoE or NVR cams have better resolution. I’ve been using Reolink.

[@Compulsive-Elk7103]

​@@LifeHacksterplease review dashcams

[@Hat65]

Thanks and you sound like you’re from the Philippines 🇵🇭. ❤️👍💯

[@LifeHackster]

I am!

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

​@@LifeHacksterthe Magician of security cameras 😊 (Reference: Efren "Bata" Reyes - the Pool Magician)

[@rukiddingme7]

I am installing Eufy floodlights, doorbell, solar camera, too. My first time. It seems hard. I am replacing the floodlights but I am sure if it has a junction box. I do see a circular plate in the eave. I might need to buy a junction box. Not sure. I guess the solar batteried I can mount it anywhere. My limit is the height of the ladder.

[@areterr]

What brands do you recommend for wired cameras

[@frnks3020]

He always recommends reolink

[@LifeHackster]

Reolink is the one I’m using but there is Lorex, Amcrest, Annke, Dahua, Hikvision

[@kaynenbrown5102]

Wait, so Wired POE cameras don’t allow you to get notification/alerts??

[@Rockaland2]

Poe is the best for long term unless you have no choice to have a wifi camera set up...but if i had to do this security thing all over again i would go with reolink system with A.I And night vision and NVR for a security's solution . Ring is a hard pass as this company is failing to keep up with 2k and 4k cameras.. Wyze is good for price.. swann is also good set up on POE. still my fav camera is Reolink trackmix...

[@LifeHackster]

@Rockaland2...Thanks for watching!

[@QUWASH]

Can you make a video about conecting non reolink cameras to their nvr=

[@LifeHackster]

They have specified in the description on their website that their NVRs are designed for their cameras only.

[@docholliday5184]

I have a wired system and no matter what brand I use (using Lorex now), the cameras all wont work at the same time. Its either 2 here or 2 there, they never all stay on at the same time. Not sure what im doing but theyre all POE and its like that no matter what brand I use, they just wont work at the same time...what am I doing wrong?

[@Hat65]

Get Wi-Fi battery cameras.

[@chichunchen4783]

Sounds like bad switch.

[@LifeHackster]

Bad cables?

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

I agree with "the hardware guys", probably cables/switch or even some weird Ethernet problem (which often has h/w causes anyway 😊) If one has gone to the trouble of wiring it all, I don't think WiFi is wanted. Definitely not battery operated since that would severely lower the 24/7 security consistency. For me, the only "true" security cam is a PoE with properly hidden/protected wiring.

[@BookTube0ne]

I am wondering why I have Cam Plus on two cameras but still only get 12 second video playback

[@LifeHackster]

You should have longer recordings than that especially if the motion persists.

[@kr1shan]

Hi LH, which is the best POE wired (non wifi dvr) camera system please. I like Eufy E330 as it's powered but only uses wifi 😢

[@LifeHackster]

I’ve been using Reolink.

[@kr1shan]

@@LifeHackster thanks. What are your thoughts on Ubiquiti Unifi cameras?

[@skaterdude14b]

What is the difference between a PoE injector, PoE switch, & PoE splitter?

[@LifeHackster]

PoE injector is just one port, the PoE switch just like in the video has many ports and can replace you network switch. PoE splitter splits the output of the PoE switch/injector to data and power.

[@knightrider6473]

Ive got wired swann and the push alert notifications never work on there app, alot of other people have this problem with them as well. Whats a wired brand that is reliable with the app notifications?

[@Hat65]

Just get Wi-Fi battery cameras. I’ve never had any issues with them, neither has anyone I know.

[@LifeHackster]

Reolink's AI detection is pretty decent and customizable.

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

​@@Hat65does the connection type really affect the alert software in any way (other than low battery and WiFi adds to risk of connectivity problems) ? I would think it depends more on the brand's software.

[@JNTimperley]

Musta kuya, my budget is low. I feel that I need a wired (for hacking defense) poe cat6 non subscription system i have old foxcon 18 port 1000Mbs switches, and ups battery backup systems. I would like ai tracking clear night vision dvr sys. I live in the country and losts of meth head thieves. Cat 7 is for future upgrades. Wdyt? Recommend tools camera systems boxes conduits flood light cameras what do you think is more secure wired or cellphone chips for 10 acres perimeter, but .5 Acres around house and out buildings.

[@user-er4hz7tk7p]

From saudi 👍

[@habsishpeeweed6562]

Wired cameras can record 24/7 and this is why I got a wired Tapo one. Pleased with its cost, app and performance. The worse thing for all of them is the supplied power cable and plug is far too short. Like all tech stuff nothing is perfect.

[@zuhairhlayel]

💐👍💐🌷💐

[@LifeHackster]

@zuhairhlayel...Thanks for watching!

[@Bailey463]

We lose internet service a few times a year and last storm knocked out power for a week as well as cell towers and internet. My cameras were useless. I plan on a wired system

[@drgunsmith4099]

Wi fi no good if the internet goes down, wired is the way to go.

[@jimbovankooten4027]

Doe alles in een doos en stuur na mij toe al die camera s whahaha

[@jaileybonza7010]

You have so many security cameras

[@Compulsive-Elk7103]

You can never have too many cameras Security cameras in this day and age should be very important.

[@Hat65]

Why not? I have 10 and still thinking about getting a couple more.

[@LifeHackster]

:)

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

He has them surveilling each other for even better security 😊

[@TRAN305]

WI-FI IS NO GOOD IT CAN GET JAMMED ! Believe I know

[@rukiddingme7]

It would be bad, if your internet goes down.