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    Is Wi-Fi 6 Really That Much Better Than Wi-Fi 5 When It Comes to Security Cameras? Let's Compare!

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    • Reolink.Oskar
      Reolink.Oskar Administrators last edited by

      With the growing demand for faster, more reliable internet, Wi-Fi 6 is making waves across tech, and home security cameras are no exception! But is it actually a huge upgrade over Wi-Fi 5? Let’s break down how the two standards compare when it comes to security cameras and whether you should upgrade your setup.

      Wi-Fi 5 vs. Wi-Fi 6: What’s the Difference?

      • Speed & Bandwidth: Wi-Fi 5 can stream HD footage easily but struggles with 4K cameras or multiple devices using bandwidth. Wi-Fi 6, on the other hand, supports faster speeds and can handle more devices without slowing down. Perfect for homes with multiple cameras or high-res footage.
      • Coverage & Range: If your cameras are far from your router, Wi-Fi 6 can deliver stronger coverage and better performance in larger homes or areas with lots of walls.
      • Device Capacity: Got a house full of smart devices? Wi-Fi 6 manages multiple devices with less interference, so your cameras will stay connected even when your network’s busy.
      • Latency: Wi-Fi 6 reduces lag in camera footage, meaning your live feed is more real-time, and motion alerts are faster.
      • Security: With WPA3 encryption, Wi-Fi 6 offers better protection for your security cameras’ data.

      So, is Wi-Fi 6 Worth It for Your Security Cameras?
      If you have multiple devices, plan to upgrade to 4K cameras, or experience slowdowns with your current Wi-Fi, then Wi-Fi 6 can make a huge difference. Security cameras with Wi-Fi 6 offer smoother streaming, better range, and faster alerts.
      What do you think? Have you switched to Wi-Fi 6 for your cameras yet? What improvements have you noticed? Or, are you sticking with Wi-Fi 5 for now? Let’s talk about how your camera setup has evolved with these tech upgrades!

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          Joseph Global Moderator @Reolink.Oskar last edited by joseph_1979

          @reolink-oskar WIFI 6 is fast but only if you have a number of devices connected to. If your current router is fairly new, isn’t giving you any issues, and you are happy with it, then it’s certainly best to keep it for now and upgrade when the time is right. However, if you haven’t upgraded your router in a while, your WiFi is slowing to a crawl, and you keep adding more connected devices, then you may consider a WiFi 6e router to help future proof your home. Now we have WIFI 6e and shortly WIFI 7. WIFI 6 makes use another band, the 6G. This is by far better than the WIFI 6. The higher the frequency the lower the wavelength and so the less will be the range.

          But if we look at the camera side we see that the bandwidth required is merely 10Mbps for 8MP. So why all this bandwidth when just 10Mbps is required. Is it a hype? Might as well change the eth port of the cam from 100M to 1G or 10G :).




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