IP and Network cameras allow video to be viewed over a network (including the internet)

Cameras can be connected to PCs, and Network Video Recorders (NVRs) locally to view and record cameras locally on a LAN.

Alternatively Camera footage can be viewed and recorded remotely at multiple locations using a wide range of network configurations including the internet.

IP cameras are rapidly growing in popularity due to their ease of installation, flexibility, and low cost of ownership. Furthermore IP cameras offer functionality not available in analogue cameras. This includes:

• Integrated video buffers that record pre and post alarm images (often eliminating the need for local Digital Video Recorders)
• Bi directional audio, including intercom functions, acoustic alarms and audio alarm verification
• Integrated Passive infra red detectors and / or digital video motion detection with ‘double knock’ to help eliminate false alarms
• Megapixel resolution that is higher quality than the best analogue video available
• Integrated scheduling of alarm setting, video access and video recording of activity
• Privacy Buttons to prevent unauthorised remote viewing
• Low cost pan tilt functionality
• Seamless integration of CCTV and existing and new Intruder Alarm systems across IP infrastructure