Do deer cameras need wifi?

Just like a cell phone, a cellular trail camera needs signal for it to work. Cellular trail cameras need network coverage compatible with their individual hardware design to send data, regardless of where that data is going.24 Jan 2020 [1]

The detection range is the farthest distance an animal can be from the camera in order to trigger a photo. Detection range can be as close as 40 feet and as far as 120 feet away.8 Jan 2019 [2]

The way these “cellular capable” wireless trail cameras work is through a network, with a plan. A wireless trail camera acts as a hybrid between normal trail cameras and a basic cell phone. It has a plan, a SIM card, and can send a certain amount of pictures depending on your preferences and payment plan.16 Sept 2016 [3]

A remote camera, also known as a trail camera or game camera, is a camera placed by a photographer in areas where the photographer generally cannot be at the camera to snap the shutter. [4]

WiFi Trail Camera The range of the connection in optimal conditions is around 50 to 60 feet. The cameras do not send images via a cellular network. [5]

Infrared Flash Cameras While infrared flash is less likely to spook deer than white flash cameras, the tradeoff comes in non-color photos. Deer cannot see infrared light well, making them significantly less likely to be spooked by infrared trail cameras than white flash.4 Feb 2021 [6]