What is Wi-Fi Strength and RSSI?

How is Wi-Fi Strength Measured?

The Wi-Fi Strength, or RSSI, is expressed in dBm and reflects the power of the Wi-Fi radio signals received by the camera. The measurement ranges from -100 to 0, with -100 being the weakest signal strength.

What is Your Recommended Wi-Fi Strength?

For optimal camera streaming and recording, a Wi-Fi signal strength (RSSI) of greater than -55 dBm is recommended. A signal strength of greater than -70 dBm is acceptable, but may result in a poor video experience. If the signal strength is below -70 dBm, the video experience will be severely degraded.

How Reliable is This Measurement?

The measurement of Wi-Fi strength can vary and is not a definitive indicator of camera performance. Although our recommendations serve as a general guide, some customers may experience adequate camera performance despite having weaker Wi-Fi strength readings, while others may experience degradation despite having stronger readings. However, the majority of customers will have experiences that align with our guidelines.

Causes of Weak Wi-Fi Strength

The quality of communication between your camera and your router is determined by Wi-Fi signal strength. Consider Wi-Fi signal strength to be the ability of two people to hear each other talking. Some of the causes of poor signal strength include:

• Interferences between the router and the device
• Other electronic devices that generate electronic signals can cause interference.
• The separation between the router and the device
• Several devices are streaming to your router.
• An out-of-date router

Indications of Weak Wi-Fi Signal Strength

• Poor video or audio quality.
• Motion notifications may be delayed or not received at all.
• Gaps in recorded videos are possible.
• During streaming, Live View may not connect or may disconnect. 
  
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