An IP video peephole for the front door is necessary for everyone who cares about the security of their home or apartment. This is a modernized version of the familiar eye, the benefits of which have already been appreciated by many users. Before buying, it will be useful to study its characteristics and functions, design, principle and operating modes.
Description of IP video door in the door
This type of device does not look different from the standard analogue; it is completely mounted in the door structure and is a small monitor, supplemented by a small camera. Its lens is closed by an eyepiece, it is installed in place of a regular eye and looks like its simple optical counterpart.
In the budget version, it is placed on the inside of the door leaf, expensive wireless eyes require additional space for installation. The operation of the device is to read the signal near the input and transmit it to a special display.
According to the type of data transmission, the IP camera in the peephole can be wired or wireless. In the first case, it is made in the form of a tube that matches the size of the door opening, and is equipped with a monitor that is mounted on the door. Both elements are connected by wires, their power is supplied from the mains, battery or batteries. In the second case, the devices are equipped with Wi-Fi modules that transmit the image on the screen from the camera via the Internet. They are synchronized with applications that allow online to learn about the situation near the front door.
Wired options are not suitable for double doors, as they require laying communications between the screen and the camcorder on the side. From wireless analogs, it is better to choose IP-models that allow you to watch the recording from anywhere and at the most convenient time.
Features with features
Any camera instead of a peephole in the door has a standard and advanced functionality, the list of parameters of which includes:
- IR LED It is necessary for tracking in the dark, can be switched on in manual or automatic mode.
- Photosensitive element. It is responsible for starting the backlight in the presence of automation.
- Motion Sensor. Allows you to save battery power and memory during recording. When an object appears in its field of view, the camera activates and starts recording video.
- GSM This option takes a photo when the person standing in front of the door clicks on the peephole and sends it to a tablet or smartphone.
- Recognition function. Responsible for automatically opening the front door if the owner of the room is in front of it.
In addition, modern video eyes are equipped with burglar sensors that send a message to the owner’s smartphone in case of unauthorized entry into a house or apartment.
Despite the large number of advantages, such devices have their drawbacks. Unlike surveillance cameras, their lenses can be sealed or painted over if the peephole is installed in an open way. Their maximum viewing angle is no more than 180 degrees, while it should be borne in mind that a quality peephole with a large range of options will cost quite expensive.
The device of the camera instead of the peephole in the door
The camera, instead of the usual door peephole, allows you to combine a large number of useful options in one device and ensure maximum security for any home. By the method of installation, such devices can be built into the outer or inner parts of the door.
Outdoor unit
An external camera, installed instead of the eye, is mounted inside the lumen of the hole. This option is suitable for creating a video surveillance system with your own hands or as a solution for complex projects. It is notable for its reasonable price and the absence of difficulties during the installation process, especially if the device needs to be hidden from prying eyes.
Indoor unit
The variant with the internal block has the shape and appearance of a cylinder, since it imitates a standard door peephole. Devices of this type are considered more expensive, but at the same time they allow observation to be made as imperceptibly as possible. The best are models with a fully cylindrical body and a lens protruding above the plane with the frame. More massive counterparts will be more difficult to hide in the door leaf.
The difference between a video eye and a regular one
IP POE home video peephole differs from the usual counterpart in advanced functionality, convenience and the ability to provide complete security. It helps to establish the identity of the visitor as accurately and reliably as possible, and also monitors and records events near the front door at a distance of up to five meters. This occurs in the process of generating a video signal, which is then sent to another device, such as a television or computer. Modern models of such devices can be completely disguised as optical eyes or resemble them only partially. Most of them are equipped with additional electronic elements.
The principle and mode of operation of the video eye
The principle of operation of the device is not difficult. The camera, which is located inside it, tracks the events and displays the image on the display. Depending on the model of a particular eye, the list of its options may be more extended. The list of the most popular parameters includes covert surveillance of a threshold or a staircase, an answering machine, as well as a conversation function through a closed door.
Devices can be digital or analog, and also differ from each other in the recording method. Some of them record video in continuous mode, others work only after pressing the call button. In addition to this parameter, the type of image, which is presented in black and white or color, is taken into account. The first option gives a clearer picture and is suitable for stairwells with low light.
Installation Features
To install or replace the peephole, a standard kit should be available, which includes a video camera with additional accessories, a monitor, and also power supplies if necessary. You can place the device in open or hidden form. In the first case, the video peephole is put in place of the old optical analogue in the end part of the door jamb or in the door frame. The main disadvantage of this installation is that the outside of the device can be closed specially, after which it will not work to get images on the monitor.
If the installation is carried out covertly, the hole is masked, for example, under a recess for a bolt, a jamb or platband, an apartment number or a peephole of a standard type. Most of these devices are equipped with built-in power supplies. If they are small-sized, remote units in a separate case are attached to them. In this case, the voltage will be supplied through separate wires or a common cable. Batteries are suitable for situations when an image is created and sent over the air.
If you have a ready-made kit, connecting the device will not cause any problems. After installing the eyelet and embedding the monitor, you will need to connect all the connectors and attach the cables to the wall so that any element can be replaced if necessary.
Popular models of IP cameras in the peephole
A large number of camera models for video eyes from Russian and foreign manufacturers are presented on the market.Almost all of them meet the standards and are of a high level of quality, but users identify several devices that have virtually no competitors.
- Brinno PHV1325. Housing camera with a CMOS sensor and a resolution of 1.3 megapixels, a clear color image, night mode and the ability to additionally connect knock and motion sensors.
- KT&C RPC-E190PUDV. The case device, equipped with a highly sensitive CCD matrix with a resolution of 700 TVL, in design fully imitates the classic door peephole.
- Falcon Eye FE-VE02. A camera-type camera with a CMOS sensor and a resolution of 1.2 megapixels, transmits a clear color image, is supplemented with a doorbell option, allows you to connect a motion sensor, the ability to save files in photo and video format, is equipped with a built-in clear display.
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- Brinno PHV1325
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- Falcon Eye FE-VE02
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- KT&C RPC-E190PUDV
Devices are suitable for doors in objects of any purpose, including for houses, apartments and office buildings. Due to the wide range of temperature indicators for operation and the degrees of protection of the electronics from environmental factors, it is not so difficult to choose the right model for the street or entrance.
The rules for using the camera depend on the specific device, so before installing and setting up, you must study the instructions from the manufacturer.
