Top 5 IP Network Cameras for Home Security
Coming up with the top 5 IP cameras was a no-brainer. These units are all top performers, are easily set up and require very little technical knowledge to get working. They make idea starter cameras for the larger home security project or may be ideal for simple tasks like alerting you by email with a picture or video clip when a door or a window is opened. For peace of mind when out of the house an IP camera is like having an extra set of eyes.
1. The killer combo! Low price, great picture quality, wireless support, audio support, pan-tilt controllable, you name it, it’s got it! This camera is a top seller across the board and is ideal for home security. Read more >>
Mac compatibility: Yes
2. Y-Cam Black
A tough call sticking this one at #2 as it’s a popular choice. With audio, wireless and true night vision it’s almost the perfect choice, but daytime picture quality suffers. The best night vision IP camera for the home market. Try the Y-cam White if you want daytime operation. Read more >>
Mac compatibility: coming very soon.
3. An awesome outdoor camera which is perfect for the home market with pan, tilt and (digital - in IE) zoom 2-way audio and power over ethernet as well as great picture quality. Read more >>
Mac compatibility: Yes
4. Axis 207MW
Similar in many ways to the BL-C131 but without the controllable lens this little number has great picture quality and can be used for emailing/FTPing video clips on motion detection. Mature feature set, highly configurable and free 1-channel recording software. Read more >>
Mac compatibility: Yes
5. Sony SNC-P1
Don’t let its number 5 status lure you into thinking this camera doesn’t compete with the others. In its own right this camera, with 2-way audio, MJPEG and MPEG4, is a little beauty. The cherry on top is its analogue video output meaning you can whack its output into a TV (adaptor needed) or into anything which will take a composive video source. Nice for the price. Read more >>
Mac compatibility: No
That completes our quick round-up of the top 5 IP network cameras currently on the market.
All the cameras can be bought as follows:
Sales in the U.S.
Sales in the UK and Europe
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