IP Cameras For a CCTV System

An IP or network camera has its own IP address. This means that it has the capability of connecting to a network. The connection to a network means that the camera can communicate to any other connected devices, like a PC. With these capabilities, the cameras surveillance footage can be sent to any PC which is connected to the network, and to a server. This means that the user is able to access his/her footage over the internet. An excellent feature with many benefits. If you’re often away from your home or business then you’ll be able to access your footage where ever you are.  

These CCTV cameras come with many more features. Their digital nature affords them the potential to receive signals over a network, and if a camera can receive signals then it can accepts commands. So if you’re viewing your IP cameras footage over the internet in Brazil, and you want to pan your camera to the left, which is in South Africa, then you can tell the camera to do so.  

CCTV security cameras don’t come more advanced than this. Of course, there are various makes each with their own abilities. Most IP CCTV cameras have the capacity for motion and audio detection. Even better, if there is motion in your cameras designated area, then it will send you an email telling you about it. If there is any criminal activity, then you can quickly act and alert the authorities. Some of these cameras are able to automatically track a particular object in their field of view. If tampering is a concern for you when buying a camera, then look no further. IP cameras come with a tampering alarm, so if someone decides to vandalise or incapacitate your camera, an alarm will sound alerting authorities to the incident.  

If you’re looking for the best CCTV camera out there, then the IP camera is the one for you. They are one of the most advanced CCTV cameras available, and have a wide range of functions to suit your needs.