Doorbell cameras are growing in popularity. People like to see who’s coming and going and want to keep an eye on their packages. But a doorbell camera won’t work for everyone. Here’s why…
Wireless video devices are completely dependent on your home network and internet speed. It’s not enough to have good internet speed inside your home, you need to have it outside the home where the doorbell will be located. Your internet upload speed (different from download speed) needs to be at least 2 Mbps at the outdoor spot where the camera will be located and maintain adequate signal strength.
In addition, doorbell cameras run on either a 2.4 or 5 GHz WiFi band, but not both. Some providers combine both bands and expect devices to roam between them. But for cameras, this leads to constant disruption. If this is your setup, a doorbell camera is not a good fit.
If your internet speed and WiFi band are up to par, and you currently have a working traditional doorbell, installing a doorbell camera is a breeze. If not, you may need to purchase additional equipment, run additional wires, or it may just not work at all.
There is good news! WH Security has options for everyone! If a doorbell camera turns out not to be a good fit, we can install wired cameras near your front door that provide a similar view without the installation restrictions of a doorbell camera.
WH Security’s local professionals work with security products every day and understand the technical details so you don’t have to. We listen to your needs, design and install a custom security package specifically for you.
With WH Security, your entire system will be installed and maintained by one company, meaning you don’t have to worry about a thing! Who wants the headache of DIY when one call to WH Security will bring a security specialist to your door?