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How I Connect or Pairing the ORION Security Camera to WiFi and My Phone—A Complete Guide from Start to Finish

ORION is a security camera brand that’s better known in Australia, so it’s more popular there than in other countries. Personally, I see ORION as a local Australian security camera brand. It’s kind of like Bardi in Indonesia. Bardi is quite popular as a security camera brand in Indonesia, but it’s not as well known in other countries. You can monitor the cameras live and watch playback through the app. ORION also offers cameras for both indoor and outdoor use.

In this article, I’ll walk you through how to connect your ORION camera to Wi-Fi and your phone, step by step.

PoE CCTV Camera vs. WiFi CCTV Camera—Here’s Which One Is Best, in My Opinion as a Security Camera Technician

PoE Cameras vs. Wi-Fi Cameras Comparsion

I’ve installed WiFi cameras, PoE cameras, solar-powered cameras, 4G cameras, and all kinds of other cameras. Which one is best for you? Basically, security cameras all serve the same purpose—monitoring and recording—and the only difference lies in their systems. I refer to PoE cameras as IP cameras, since PoE stands for Power Over Ethernet. Meanwhile, WiFi cameras are those whose systems connect to a WiFi network.

To help you better understand PoE cameras and WiFi cameras, in this article I’ll explain them based on my own experience.

WiFi Camera vs. IP Camera vs. Analog CCTV Camera: Differences, Pros & Which Is Best?

When I first started as a security camera technician, there were only two types of cameras available: analog CCTV and IP cameras. Analog CCTV was the first product I was introduced to. A year later, I learned about IP cameras and began working on IP camera installation projects. Two years later, Wi-Fi cameras became available in my area. The first Wi-Fi camera I installed was an EZVIZ. As technology advances, CCTV cameras have become more sophisticated, efficient, and easier to install. However, some customers are still unsure which type of camera is right for them.

In this guide, you’ll learn how each camera type works, its advantages and disadvantages, and which one is the best choice based on your specific security needs.