Keypad
- Best for
- Staff doors and simple shared access
- Strength
- No physical credential to carry
- Consider
- Codes must be managed carefully
System comparison
Choose for reliability,
not just the box.
Compare the day-to-day tradeoffs before selecting equipment for your home or business.
Camera systems
PoE vs. Wi-Fi vs. battery
FeatureWired PoEWi-Fi poweredBattery
Power & connection
One Ethernet cable
Local power + Wi-Fi
Battery + Wi-Fi
Continuous recording
Excellent
Model-dependent
Usually event-based
Multi-camera reliability
Best
Depends on Wi-Fi
Best for small setups
New cabling
Required
Sometimes
Minimal
Maintenance
Low
Low to medium
Charging / battery changes
Access control
Three practical ways to manage entry
Card / fob
- Best for
- Offices, shops and changing staff
- Strength
- Easy to issue or revoke credentials
- Consider
- Credentials can be lost
Mobile access
- Best for
- Managed teams and premium entry
- Strength
- Remote control and detailed permissions
- Consider
- Higher system and setup cost