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Originally Posted by dad911

Camera needs power. If you can run ethernet cable you can do POE.
We use reolink cameras (E1) for the same purpose, but they plug in.

Originally Posted by jyl

WiFi camera systems get disconnected, unplugged, lose signal - not often but if you need it to operate reliably for many months or years without intervention, probably need to do a lot of research.

I use Blink which is decently reliable and wireless, but the AA batteries need to be changed every six months or so.

Originally Posted by berettafan

If you leave the cameras turned off and only check them manually you should get best possible battery life. Helpful with how expensive the recommended batteries are! BTW SAMS Club has the best price i've seen on those batts.

The best way to get around the battery/wifi problem would be POE which will require a POE switch, and a cable to anywhere that you want to put a camera. But it will negate battery problems and wifi problems.