Outdoor Wireless Camera

I do not want to spend a fortune, but I'm not cheap either. Does anyone know of some decent wireless systems with around four cameras than I can stand outside and view either of my TV, computer or a monitor that comes with the system? Any help is appreciated.

Firstly, if you are looking for a good usable image you probably want to stay away from the dirt being schlepped off shore on geeknet and superstores.

There are a number of ways you can go, as the camera display on television there channel insert available that overlay your video onto a channel on your cable TV. Alternatively UHF wireless transmitters, but the neighbors will also be able to see your video snippits (which may or may not be a good thing, depending on your opening)

Another method is to use a network DVR which you can access your local network (which can also be accessed remotely if you have a static IP address). If you do not already have one, you will need a multi-port router for this to work. Expensive than 30-150 dollars.

You can also obtain an independent monitoring system with a video switcher / sequencer or quad screen. It does not record if you connect a recorder, but if you want to see that this could be the solution for you. If you take a look back the history of my answer there was a similar question when I went over in detail the differences between switchers, multiplexer, quad and DVR. I also wrote an article on the camera for some time back, it's pretty old, but most of it still applies. There is more information that can help on my website to http://www.keepsafesystems.ca.

I hope this helps you in your approach.

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