IP Camera Technology 101 - What is it, What Are The Benefits, Wi-Fi vs PoE
Fierce Telecom has recently reported that more than 24% of American households with broadband Internet connectivity will also have an IP camera by 2022. That's how prevalent IP camera s are. But what is IP camera technology and what are its benefits? What is an IP camera? An Internet protocol (IP) camera is like a closed-circuit television camera in that it is also used for security and surveillance. The difference lies in the fact that the IP camera can transmit data over the Internet or computer networks. While the CCTV involves looking at the signals or footage using a monitor, the IP camera is networked and digitized. An IP camera has a number of advantages over comparable analog technology. These include: Remote viewing. Remote viewing without having to buy additional hardware/software. Instead of being physically in the same room as the monitors you set up for CCTV cameras , an IP camera can send footage and feeds to any location. That means that whether you are in your bedro