how do the cameras get power ?
216202
Tha cameras are wireless as far as the video. But they are electric and need to be pluged into any electric socket. There is a small power reducer with a cord about 20 ft. that attaches from the socket to the camera.
216203
You have to have electrical outlets close to where you are going to attach them and then plug them in. They do need electric to work but they send the pictures to the monitors via wireless. These cameras give a very clear and detailed pictures and sound. When it is night out, on the monitors it looks almost like day but no light outside to give away the camera.
216204
AC adapter was included. The line is then run to a 110 volt wall outlet, preferably through wall. Camera itself sends signal wirelessly but is powered through the 110 volt adapter. Similar to a computer router which sends and receives signal wirelessly but needs power from 110 volt source to the unit.
939150
They are wireless in the sense that you don't need an ethernet wire connected to a base unit (like a DVR). However, the cameras still require electricity and must be plugged into an electrical outlet.
2215207
On my unit the switches control the power to the two terminal block sections. I have been using it for several months without any issues. Where are you connecting your cameras?
1254982
The cameras have no battery life. They have to be plugged in to a 110 outlet.
37724
There is a video cable for each camera. There is not a single power supply. I have 16 cameras and 4 power supplies for all. I suggest buying your own wiring. Out of the 6 cameras I used the supplied cables for only 1 ended up working.
1384710
This camera has to have a power source. I ran an outside extension cord and weather proofed the connection for outside use.
2028077
Yes cameras are powered by 12DC. The Cameras do not plug into the wall directly. 12DC power is delivered through the same cable(differnt conductor) that the video is on. Included in the kit is a large transformer or 2 depending on the number of cameras. Each transformer can power 8 cameras. Each cable has 2 connectors on each end. One for video and one for power. One the DVR end just plug the power connector into the transformer and the video plug into the DVR. Now on the other end you will have 12DC on the power plug to power the Camera.
26723
he Alert cameras use power over the ethernet cable. A full package will include the plugins that provide power to the cames from any conveneint 120v power outlet and then send the data back to a "receiver" pluged in near yur router. It all works well. If you get a bare camera, there are third party POE ethernet hubs that can provide the power and ethernet connection but usually needing longer ethernet rund.
414856
This is a Power over Ethernet (PoE) camera. That means it can get power directly from the Ethernet cable and does not need to be plugged in to 120v power line. Standard Ethernet routers do not provide power so you need to add a device between your Ethernet router and the camera that adds (injects) power onto the Ethernet cable. There are several ways to do this; you can add a PoE Injector, PoE Switch or a PoE Network Video Recorder (NVR).
1300649
You will need to run cables - however, FYI, even "wireless" cameras still require a power source.
533766
It can be power by either. (12 Volt power supply or POE). I get a great picture and I have the camera's outside and they have worked flawlessly in zero degree to 90 degree weather.
445303
Good Morning,The power is run through the cord that hooks the camera to the DVR. No additional power is required.
983291
I dont have any power source by my garage can these cameras work without being plugged in?I know the monitor does need power but the camera by it self does that need to be plugged in ?
528008
I have 2 of these cameras already installed and they work great. I was thinking about adding an additional camera, and want to know how do I connect the new camera to the two other cameras for AC power?
736382
Yes, take the batteries out and plug in the USB cable. Turn the camera on. The computer will power the camera :-)
2036307
You can use the following power options:1) Standard 12VDC 1A power supply with 2.1 mm positive center plug (standard on these power supplies)2) POE switch, which powers the camera through the Ethernet connection3) POE injector, which plugs into power mains and plugs into both the switch and the camera EthernetThe camera has two pigtails: one 12VDC jack and one RJ45 jack. Either one can power the camera.
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The camera gets its power via ethernet. So the ethernet goes into the cam and into a box that will go into the power outlet. I had a spot at my house prewired with an ethernet to install such a cam (PoE, power over ethernet). The way the cam is detected is via the power system in your house.