Internet Security Camera, Easier Than Ever for Homeowners to Install

If you've ever thought an internet security camera sounded cool, now's a great time to pick one up (or even install a network of them).

Prices have really come down, and the technology is getting easier and easier to implement all the time.  It really has become a plug-and-play kind of installation.

If this is your first time reading about internet security cameras, here are some of the cool things they can do:

• Let you monitor your home from work or even an internet cafe on the other side of the world.
• View your home's interior or exterior from an internet-enabled cell phone.
• Use one as a nanny cam to keep an eye on the babysitter caring for your children while you're away.
• Capture a video recording of anyone entering your home without authorization (i.e. catch thieves in the act!)

There are lots more features, too, depending on the model you get (some let you pan, tilt, and zoom in, all from a remote computer).  You can visit this site to read more about security cameras and internet security cameras.

Comments

[michael jones]

Thank you for the amazing and useful information! I really like your post! It is very important to be sure that we are protected in our home and i think that these cameras are one of the best ways for perfect security!

[Jeff]

Has anyone had experience with security camera from
http://www.dvrsecuritylab.com ?

[Steve Lane]

This is a very insightful post. I agree that the technology has come a long way in the past few years, both in terms of a reduction in the cost of internet security cameras and the ease of installation and set up for the average, non-technical user.

What I'm a little frustrated with, however, is the relatively slow acceptance and adoption of this technology by the general public. For example, the daycare center that watches my son has an extensive camera security system in place with cameras in just about every room and common area of the center, but the system is NOT internet based. A parent still has to physically go down to the center to view the hard-wired monitors in the center rather than just being able to log into their computer at work to "check in" on their children.

I think the primary reason for the slow adoption of new technology is simply ignorance of how cost effective and easy to use these systems have become. Can anyone else think of another reason?

[Home Security Guide]

Very good info. It's important to instill the awareness that home security is now very affordable and everyone should at least have one installed at home.

[Security System Atlanta]

Security cameras like these can be useful in many ways:

1) It acts as a visible deterrant to someone who may be casing out your home. So don't be worried about them being seen. You want them to be visible!

2) They actually can come in handy when it comes to watching your kids at home after school while you are still at the office. Some security system programs can actually email you to let you know everytime someone opens the front or back door.

Imagine that...

You can see what the kids are doing and who they are letting into the house.

Frank

[Faux Wood Blinds Gal]

Does this work in a store environment as well? Can see this being a helpful tool next to a cash register depending on the camera view. Thanks for sharing.

[Mike]

My father in law is an alarm tech for checkpoint and installed a camera for us to watch our dogs in the backyard as we could not see a good part of it from inside the house. There is a small monitor where I can keep an eye on the backyard and it's fantastic.

These internet cameras are very cool as well and I'm considering adding a couple to monitor my front porch and garage area.

[.]

I just wanted to put my 2 cents worth in on the subject. Internet based cameras are a great improvement over traditional security cameras.

The one thing you do need to watch out for is that if your internet service provider gives you a dynamic ip address, you cameras can't been seen remotely when the ip address changes

You should either aske them for a static ip (more costly) or use a third party DDNS service (cheap or free)

Just google it and you'll find one. Beyond that slight negative, IP cameras are an excellent choice

[Gavyn Smith]

The thing I love about these cameras is that you can access them from anywhere! If you are on vacation and want to check up on the nanny, baby-sitter, or maid, it is an excellent way to make sure they are doing their jobs...

I would definitely recommend getting at least one of these hand IP cameras, because they can at least give you some peace of mind when you are away from home, especially on vacation for example..

[SS]

I just bought one of these cameras, and I can say that they work great. They are a tad difficult when it comes to actually installing them, and making sure the IP connects correctly, but once that is all set up, they are relatively easy to handle. They are without a doubt a valuable asset to anyone!

[chad]

You know I am a collector of surveillance products, and I am always testing out cameras. One of things I do know that in the CCTV industry, there has been a constant struggle to have plug and play solutions, however, so far IP has been prooven upredictable. I agree it is so simple to setup, but the signal interuption and the fluidness of the picture was soso. I still think hidden cameras are the way to go for small home systems, where parents want to watch what goes on when they are not their. Baby sisters, service reps, pretty much anyone, and it is discrete. This security camera is loud and would deter the behavior, and in most applications, I think people should want the truth. Just my opinion.