Just moved into my first home last year and had the same dilemma—wired or wireless. Ended up going wireless just to avoid drilling and pulling cables through tight corners (old place, plaster walls, nightmare...). Honestly, clarity hasn't been an issue for me yet, even on longer runs. But I do wonder if interference could become a problem eventually. Has anyone run into signal drops or interference with wireless setups over time?
I've been using wireless for about two years now, and yeah, interference can pop up sometimes. Usually it's fine, but I've noticed if I'm near certain appliances or metal pipes, the signal gets sketchy. Had one job where the camera kept dropping out every few minutes—turned out the homeowner had a huge metal cabinet right above the pipe run. Moved it aside and things cleared right up. So it's manageable, but wired definitely has fewer surprises in my experience.
I've mostly stuck with wired setups myself—just fewer headaches overall. Wireless is tempting for convenience, but I hate troubleshooting random dropouts when I'm already knee-deep in a messy job. Plus, from an eco-friendly angle, wired gear tends to last longer since there's less battery hassle and fewer replacements needed.
That said, your story about the metal cabinet got me thinking...have you noticed if certain building materials (like older homes with thicker walls or insulation) cause more interference issues than others? I've got an older place myself, and I'm curious if wireless would even be practical here or if I'd just be setting myself up for frustration.
I've definitely noticed thicker walls and older construction materials causing wireless headaches. My place is pretty old too, lots of plaster and brick, and wireless signals struggle big-time here. If you're already cautious about reliability (I totally get that), wired might save you from a lot of frustration. Plus, like you said, fewer batteries and replacements is always a win for the environment. I'd stick with wired if I were you, especially in an older home.
"wired might save you from a lot of frustration."
True, wired setups are usually rock-solid, but honestly, wireless tech has come a long way lately. I've used some newer wireless inspection cams in older buildings—plaster, brick, you name it—and they've held up surprisingly well. The key is getting a system with a stronger transmitter or signal booster. Might be worth checking out before committing to running cables everywhere... just my two cents.
