It used to be that IP cameras were more complex and required technical set-up knowledge. IP cameras often leverage wireless connectivity, two-way audio and Power Over Ethernet (PoE) which allows you to place the camera anywhere Ethernet cable goes – meaning they don’t require a power outlet (that’s important for some specific applications that we’ll address at another time on this blog).
Wireless IP cams can be placed anywhere there’s a power outlet (if there’s no power outlet available, there are other options – see below).IP cams can be shared among multiple users (at different physical locations), and multiple IP cams can be monitored from a single console/dashboard.Web cams are often built into laptops and newer computers (if they’re not, they usually connect via USB port).IP cams typically feature better optics, resolution and frame rates.All they need is a wireless network or a hard wired connection to a router. IP cameras don’t need a local machine to be booted up to function (unlike Web cams). As their costs come down, however, they’re being used for much less foreboding purposes. Everyday people use them to check up on babies, monitor their kids and pets, stay connected with work, or keep an eye on valuable property. They’re typically used for monitoring purposes – nanny-cam, surveillance, asset protection, whatever you want to call it. On the other hand, IP cameras (or network cameras) are constantly connected to the Internet.
If you’re at a booted up computer talking with friends via the cameras, you’re probably on a Web cam. Web cams are the kind you use for Skype, Chatroulette, IM chat and so forth. And the new software is really good, too (hint: both are much easier to set up, configure and start using immediately).īut what’s the difference between these two types of cameras? Hardware costs for both IP cameras and Web cams are getting really low. Make sure you have the right camera for your situation
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