Changing the setup of your CCTV to IP instead of the usual analogue is the way forward. IP CCTV works by converting recording images and sound into data that can be transferred over an internet connection. They provide much better performance and flexibility than analogue CCTV systems do. They are also much easier to install.
The Benefits Of IP CCTV
IP CCTV systems can transmit the images and sound that they capture to a central location when they can be recorded, viewed and edited. This is particularly beneficial if you have more than one premises that you would like to monitor. You can then have IP CCTV cameras placed at these premises and simply have all the data sent to a central location to be recorded. Analogue CCTV systems need separate recording devices at each premises. This is because they cannot transmit data over a network like IP CCTV cameras can.
Another great benefit that IP CCTV systems will give you is that they record in much better resolution. Analogue systems have a maximum resolution of 414, 720 pixels. This can limit the quality of your recorded images. These IP CCTV are just as affordable as analogue systems and they record up to three times better quality than their analogue equivalents.
IP CCTV cameras are vey easy to installed. You can choose to use wired or wireless cameras and they can connect to an existing internet network easily. Analogue systems have to have all their own wiring installed independently and each camera need to be connected to a power source. This can be a very long and tedious installation process.
IP CCTV cameras can form part of a complete IP based system. This means that video feed can be transmitted to other devices such as IP video phones. Analogue CCTV systems are closed circuit. This means that they are very rarely able to integrate with access control, motion sensors or intruder alarm. The separate devices cannot communicate with other devices. This is particularly frustrating if you are trying to create an integrative security system.
