Internet
protocol (IP) cameras can be practical for your security surveillance system.
If you are looking to upgrade from your analog CCTV or you are setting up your
own surveillance camera system for the first time, IP cameras are a good choice
for their good image resolution, flexibility, dependability, and ease of
installation. If you are still not sure about them, here are three basic yet
important things that can help you make an informed decision:
- How they work – IP surveillance cameras allow you to access the video from anywhere with internet access, unlike with analog CCTVs that cannot send or receive data. They are either decentralized or centralized. The latter requires a network video recorder (NVR) to capture video into digital format and save it into a storage device, like a hard drive. Decentralized IP surveillance cameras do not require NVRs, as they have built-in recorders, which save videos directly into a digital storage media.
- You
can use as many IP cameras
as you want, too. There is no limit to the number of cameras that you can
install within an IP surveillance network, as long as each camera can
receive good broadband strength or signal to transmit images clearly and
efficiently.
- They
let you view footage in real-time - Basically, IP cameras can do just
about anything an analog CCTV camera can, but with the additional benefits
of live streaming and remote viewing. High-quality IP surveillance camera
systems typically come with an app that you can download into your
smartphone or tablet to remotely view the footage live, or you can log
into a certain website provided by your CCTV provider and observe from
your browser.
- There
is a camera for every application – Most HD digital cameras have
counterparts that can provide IP surveillance, such as bullet, dome, PTZ
(pan tilt zoom), box, and thermal cameras. Reputable providers of IP
surveillance systems carry fisheye cameras, too. So, you should be able to
find and install an appropriate camera for your needs.
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