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The most common benefit of an IP camera is the ability to view live video over the Internet from anywhere in the world. This offers the advantage of monitoring a location or property while customer is not physically there to observe activity for suspicious behavior. It is possible to view CCTV cameras over the Internet however additional hardware and software are required. An IP camera has this ability built-in so only an Internet connection is required without any software.

These camera enclosures come with various mounting types. These include pole mounts, wall mounts, ceiling mounts and corner mounts. These different types of mounts allow user to install the enclosure in various environments easily and effectively. Some enclosures are sold with mounts, though some are sold separately. This allows user to use the same enclosure in various different applications by purchasing the necessary mountings for each enclosure installation.

The New IP cameras that are just being recognized are actually only just emerging from the market background. The top models in the range are very good as they bring in a passive, integrated white light and embedded, programmable speaker into the same compact unit, along with a whole new range of specs that are fully optimizable with great options including: Two-way audio 'click-to-talk' button, Controllable auto-flip windows, Begin recording by simply right-clicking in a camera view, Dynamic action buttons - assign outputs, full range PTZ presets, motion events and views as actions to joystick buttons and keyboard shortcuts, Wiper equipment and be activated from the smart client or DVR, AVI export with audio automatically included, Digital zoom within images is now a default for fixed cameras which improves viewing details, 17 languages in the software.

Although most IP cameras come with some form of built-in motion detection, the unpredictability of this technology prevents it from being used in most applications. Using motion detection would also require that there be some way to arm and disarm the cameras so that they do not send images when people are legitimately moving around the protected premises. Due to the familiarity and simplicity of arming and disarming an alarm panel, by far the best option is to have the alarm panel trigger cameras only when it is armed. This way, images are only sent to the server in the event of alarm activation.

One main use of outdoor IP camera enclosures is to protect the camera from weather that would destroy the camera if unprotected against the elements of rain, snow, heat and cold. When looking for an outdoor IP camera enclosure, examine what type of weather conditions the enclosure and camera will have to withstand. If the enclosure will be in an open area which would allow rain to fall on the top of the enclosure, be sure to purchase an enclosure that is properly sealed to avoid moisture penetrating inside. They will want to make sure the enclosure offers proper airflow for the camera. A completely sealed enclosure with no airflow could potentially overheat their camera.

This camera can be used to check whether employees are using the given time to add to the company's prospects and can be used for parental control and allows the parent to keep a close eye on his teenager. Since some people find the practice unethical, it becomes necessary to install these cameras only when the situation is dire and no other option is available. Even though employees protest when such cameras are being set up, one cannot ignore the fact that a business cannot be run on mere trust. Surveillance, therefore, becomes necessary. Employees tend to dip into the company's account and extract money for personal needs. When such a theft takes place, it becomes difficult to point out who the culprit is. This makes it all the more important to consider an IP camera.

Wireless security cameras technology typically involves a battery-operated camera. It does not store recorded images in its internal memory. What it does, instead, is transmit signals to a receiving device that may be located as far as up to 500 meters away. Remote monitoring can then be done by hooking up the receiver to a television. At present, there is a wide choice of models available for wireless security cameras. So, you have an option between a battery-operated and an AC-powered one.

Some IP cameras also come with a BNC/Analog output allowing customer to connect IP camera to their existing CCTV system. This would allow them to connect the IP camera to their DVR recording station and still have a network connection attached allowing for remote viewing and recording to a PC or offsite location. Be sure to verify the IP camera has the ability to send video to both the BNC/Analog output and through the network simultaneously.