Do cameras work without WiFi?

The security cameras with SIM card, often referred to as cellular security cameras or shortened as SIM cameras, operate on the 4G/3G phone network to transmit image and video signals wirelessly . That way, you can view real-time videos of places without WiFi and power from anywhere on your phone.

Wireless cameras work by transmitting the camera’s video through a radio (RF) transmitter . The video is sent to a receiver that is connected to a built-in storage device or through cloud storage. Through your monitor or receiver, you’ll have an easy link to access all of your image or video clips.

Cellular security cameras are a type of surveillance system that can be implemented in homes and businesses. They’re unique from other types of surveillance because they do not require Internet. They are not wired—instead, they connect to a cellular network for data transfer .

4G SIM Card IP Camera Quic Setting

Now, back to business, 4G LTE security cameras are the video surveillance cameras with built-in LTE to work in places without a power source and the Internet. That is to say, a micro SIM card is required for the security cameras with LTE (click here to learn how to choose SIM card security cameras).

Yes, you can set up cameras without the internet . Many cameras are local only, recording onto local storage like a micro-SD card or hard drive.