Facts & Myths about IP Surveillance CCTV Cameras

Security and safety are very high on everyone’s priority list. If you are worried or overwhelmed by all the technical specifications while choosing an IP CCTV camera, it is better to learn a few things about the same.

IP surveillance CCTV is still shrouded in mystery and not many are aware of its features or uses, so there are a number of myths associated with it. When you are learning about IP CCTV, some of the factors that you have to take into account are images, video quality, cost and the difference between analog and IP CCTV.

How An IP Camera Works

IP security cameras work in tandem with a dedicated network over which the video and images are transmitted. The images and videos are further transmitted over the Internet and can be viewed on smartphones, desktops and dedicated monitors. The captured videos and images can be stored on servers, standalone storage devices and flash storage devices. From banks to health facilities, IP CCTV cameras are being used by everyone to provide high degree of security to the residents.

If you have decided to go ahead with the purchase of an IP CCTV surveillance system then you should gain some knowledge about it. You also need to ensure that you buy only the surveillance system that suits your security needs and budget. In this article, we are going to discuss some of the myths and facts pertaining to the IP surveillance CCTV camera as it will help you to understand the system better manner and make it easier for you to decide on the system that suits your needs.

Myths and facts about IP Surveillance CCTV camera:

• IP CCTV surveillance is very expensive – There is a myth in the market that IP surveillance CCTV camera will drill a big hole in your pocket. People often shy away from IP CCTV because they feel that analog systems are more affordable. The costing associated with acquiring IP surveillance CCTV camera depends on various factors like the quality of the cameras and accessories that you would purchase. There is a wide range of IP CCTV camera available in the market, which suit different pockets and you can easily choose the one that fits into your budget.
• IP surveillance is not yet proven – Buyers often are misled by retail sellers that IP cameras are still not proven and that it is not very popular. This is one of the biggest myths because the fact is that these cameras are being used by numerous business organizations, hospitals, schools and even being installed by homeowners for a long time now. The network based surveillance cameras have proven to better than the analog cameras and have helped nab perpetrators at various points in time at several locations around the world.
• Video transmission will disrupt regular network services – Offices or business installations that IP cameras use the same network for data transmission as well as the video or image transmission for the security surveillance. However this never really creates any problem because the overall bandwidth usage is never really taken up by the videos. The video streamed is stored on dedicated servers or storage devices.
• IP transmission is not at all secure – The IP transmission of videos and images is as secure as your network. Thus, if your network has a proper firewall then there is nothing to worry while using IP CCTV surveillance camera.
• IP surveillance is not reliable – The speed of your internet connection and its reliability determines the performance of your IP surveillance system. Thus, if you have a reliable internet connection then there is nothing to worry about.

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