All you need to know about spy cameras & Video Management in CCTV

Posted by Sara William on December 21st, 2019

There was a time when spy camera was not affordable due to wiring and special devices to capture the footage. The installation process was also quite difficult and the pictures or videos captured were not up to the mark, thus installing the same was once a big deal. With the advent of new technologies, things have changed for the betterment. The spy cameras which were once large with poor image quality, have become the tiniest in size as possible with greater video capturing the experience. Today, these cameras don’t require wire or special devices to record as these are connected with Wi-Fi, a home’s wireless network with which images recorded are directly stored in the computer or mobile through the internet.

These spy cameras are off in various shapes and styles such as a teddy bear, a pen, a camera inside the clock, a key chain, and many more. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection to connect to videos through the internet which can be viewed or edited later. The intruders tend to break the wired cameras and can turn off the alarms but with hidden cameras, it is difficult to find out as these are similar to the regular stuff which is not easy to find out. The hidden cameras are portable which can be moved from anywhere as per the need. We all know about doorbell cameras but criminals are not fool enough to walk in front of it. In such cases, hidden cameras come handy to protect your family and property.

Apart from hidden cameras, the security system also consists of CCTV cameras, which are widely used in residential areas, business premises, schools, malls, and public places. A highly advanced security system that helps deter crime, monitor employees in the organization, and above all reduces security costs. The technology adopted in CCTV is Video Management in CCTV, which is a combination of video software and server hardware. The server hardware should be compliant with the software manufacturer’s specification to access additional features and capabilities. Some of the features in Video Management in CCTV includes:

• Detecting Motion

With the Video Management system, the video gets recorded based on motion detected instead of continuous recording, consequently reduces the data.

• Unified collection of data

When there is a need for multiple security cameras for a larger security system, the video management act as a single management interface where the clients can access the video recorded all from one place.

• Audio recording

The video management system also allows the camera to record audio for which requires an external amplifier or speaker for clear recording. Some network camera comes with a built-in microphone or requires external audio I/O connections.

• Alarm notification

When there is a wrong move, the alarm goes off, sending a notification to the users through mobile, switch on the lights, or enable other cameras to capture the footage.

Inference

In today’s modern world, cameras are a boon in deterring crime. They act as protective shields that have proven to be beneficial in many places. The benefits of having a camera will be realized only at the time of unpleasant experiences.