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Home security shopping advice
I tried a DIY wireless system but camera couldn't hold vedio link from as little as 25ft away from recorder. Had 3 cameras mounted on home outside wall. That said... how well does xfinity system cameras work as I presume they are wireless? Please educate me the good/bad?
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XfinityBecker
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1 year ago
Hi PA_WOODCHUCK -
I'm an Xfinity employee and am clearly biased. I love our Xfinity Home product - I have had it since 2015 and have had reliable service ever since! I figured I would chime in with some info that might be helpful/relevant:
The cameras we currently sell (xCam2's) are wireless, but do require a wire to be connected to a power outlet inside the home. Reliability is extremely important for us - so we built the WiFi antenna into the Camera's power adapter. This helps in many configurations because it brings the broadcasting of the signal into the home, where the WiFi connection is generally stronger (i.e. signal doesn't have to first travel through outside walls) and not as impacted by interference that may be outside.
In addition, if you have our xFi Gateway (which is required for Self-Protection and recommended for Pro Protection and Pro Protection Plus) and are mounting a camera in an area with a weaker WiFi signal (such as on the other side of a larger house from where the Gateway is positioned), you can use an xFi Pod. Our xFi pods, Gateways and Cameras were designed to work together to ensure a stable connection.
I hope that helps!
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PA_WOODCHUCK
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1 year ago
Thanks for reply, that said 3 camera will be mounted outside home and run through window for AC power. The 4th will be mounted under deck and has outside weather resistant outlet. I may be able to extend power lead depending on AC supply cable is made up? Is it just 2 wire (+ &-) or 3rd wire as antenna? I'm currently using the ARRIS surfboard SVG2482AC, does that meet the requirements? does the system record video to view or download later to ID a person if needed? BTW we also have phone through the ARRIS, And TV service!
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