A video peephole for the front door facilitates a person's life, making it safer and more stable. To understand all the advantages of operating this device, you will need to familiarize yourself with its varieties and technical specifications.
Purpose of the video eye
The camera’s door eyes were massively used no more than 15-20 years ago. Until this time, such a technique was not available to a simple user. The video peephole for the door revolutionized the protection of private households, greatly facilitating the procedure for identifying the visitor's identity.
Typical eyelets for a door with a video camera are wireless and wired for viewing the controlled space and then displaying it on the built-in mini monitor. In the simplest black-and-white version, the device is mounted on the inside of the door and allows you to conduct a video overview of the territories adjacent to its outside. A wireless video peephole can broadcast a signal to almost anywhere in the world. But this is true only for devices with a WiFi channel included in the “smart home” system.
Varieties of video eyes
Known samples of peepholes with a video camera on the front doors differ in the following main indicators:
- the nature of the image being formed: black and white or color;
- communication signal processing method: analog or digital;
- wired or wireless connection to the communication line.
Samples with a black and white picture refer to budget products with an estimated cost of up to 2 thousand rubles. They are convenient to configure and operate and do not have additional options.
Door eyes with a camera and analog image processing are almost never found today due to outdated technology. The most common digital devices with the ability to quickly "reset" the signal to the display via cable or Wi-Fi channel. They are small in size, reliable in operation and economical. If desired, such video eyes can be installed and configured independently.
Functionality and Features
The classic video door peephole includes two small-sized elements: a miniature built-in camera and a black-and-white or color display. Due to this, it can be installed in the hole of a conventional optical eye. After pressing the call button in the apartment, a bell rings with a melody chosen to the user's taste. After the answer, the communication panel is turned on, allowing you to communicate with the visitor through the microphone, while simultaneously monitoring him on the display screen.
On the eyes in a budget version, mounted instead of conventional viewing devices, power is supplied from the battery. More advanced door models have universal power and more advanced functionality. They allow you to:
- take a photo of the next visitor pressing the call button;
- put the system into recording mode immediately after the motion sensor has worked;
- turn on IF illumination in case of low illumination of the site;
- function as an answering machine;
- inform the owner of attempts to enter the apartment.
Modern digital video eyes equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi module support the possibility of remote control in real time.
When installing video surveillance systems, an Internet connection is required. This is easiest to do through cloud services.Using these technologies, you can observe what is happening in the house from anywhere in the world. However, there is no need for the cost of expensive equipment, system setup and obtaining an IP address from a network provider.
Criterias of choice
A peephole with a video camera and a limited range of options is relatively inexpensive. In this regard, the simplest black and white devices without the ability to shoot a visitor are not in great demand. When choosing more expensive and functional products, the following parameters are taken into account:
- communication method with a visitor (wired or wireless);
- built-in card capacity;
- the duration of recording video scenes;
- the presence of automatic backlight.
When assessing the first criterion, they proceed from the area of the apartment. For one-room housing, it is enough to install a wireless video eye on the door in the form of a normal viewing element. In spacious apartments or in duplex apartments, it makes sense to use a wireless system that allows you to perform all the manipulations remotely without approaching the door.
When choosing the right model, attention is drawn to the possibility of archiving telephone numbers that have access to the database and system management. The documentation included with the product contains a list of ring tones and the number of connected sensors. As the latter, displacement sensors and fire warning devices, for example, can be used. A video peephole with a motion sensor with image recording is a classic representative of this type of device.
Features of installation and operation
With the installation of the video door for the front door, users do not have any special problems. To do this, you need to do the following operations:
- Drill a hole of the desired diameter in the front door of the apartment.
- Install the outside with the camcorder and the internal display module.
- Connect them through the door opening using a special cable.
All these operations, including connecting and configuring a wired or wireless device, can be performed independently. There are varieties of video eyes, to which another video camera is connected, expanding the field of view. Such devices are mounted high above the doors and secretly, so that after damage to the main camera, the additional camera continues to work. This is especially important in country houses, where large areas are covered in front of the entrance to the house.
When mounting the outside of the eye, it is important to note that the lens of the camcorder should not be directed towards the light source. Such an error leads to exposure of the image and the marriage of photographs.
Setup and power supply
The video peephole setup begins with setting the date and the exact time, which allows you to record the moments of calls and possible violations. If power is supplied to the video peephole from the battery, it will be necessary to recharge it in time in accordance with the indications of the discharge indicator. When leaving housing for a long period, it is recommended to fully charge the batteries and set the device to record short videos when the motion sensor is triggered. If desired, you can program it to give an alarm in case of a threat of entry into the apartment.
Popular door eye models
Product iHome 4 considered the best among other models and has a wide range of options. Thanks to him, he manages to track the situation near the door to the apartment from any point where the Internet operates and GSM coverage is provided. Product Features:
- a battery with a capacity of 1200 mA / h is used to power the eyelet, which guarantees continuous operation for 30 days;
- the device is equipped with a 7 inch color monitor;
- there is a night IR illumination with a range of about 2 meters;
- the camera provides recording and support for flash cards with a capacity of up to 128 megabytes;
- There is a built-in microphone and a call for several tunes.
The peephole contains a GSM block with SIM card support and allows you to track the visitor’s position using a motion sensor, and then send alarm messages to the phone. The resolution of the camcorder is 2 megapixels; its market price is about 11 thousand rubles.
Model SITITEK Eye refers to the middle price category, which allows you to get high-quality video. The advantage of this camera is that it is made in the form of a typical optical eye. In addition, this model has a convenient control panel that can be used even by children.
Other features of SITITEK Eye:
- digital camera resolution - 1.3 megapixels;
- it is powered by 4 AA batteries;
- the model provides a port for micro flash drives;
- viewing angle of the eye is 120 degrees;
- The diagonal size of the monitor is 3.5 inches (8.8 cm).
A door leaf with a maximum thickness of 110 mm is suitable for installing such a peephole. The estimated price of the product is 6 thousand rubles.
Video Eye of the Brand SITITEK i3 It features advanced functionality and has a large number of useful functions. Its working parameters:
- video monitor measuring 3.7 inches (9.4 cm);
- the presence of built-in GSM with SIM support;
- the ability to expand under the memory card;
- viewing angle of the space in front of the door - 130 degrees;
- resolution - 2 megapixels;
- range of night IR illumination 2 meters;
- the ability to send SMS / MMS messages.
In addition, the SITITEK i3 model provides for the use of a motion sensor and support for fire sensors. The kit comes with two batteries, designed to work for a month. The average market value is 13 thousand rubles.
Digital video peephole for entrance doors with motion sensor and image recording SITITEK simple ii belongs to the same price category as SITITEK Eye, with the best features. This device is powered by 2 batteries, supplemented with a charger in the kit. In addition, the product is characterized by the following technical indicators:
- the presence of a sensitive motion sensor;
- IR illumination with a radius of up to 2 meters;
- the ability to download up to 32 tunes to the call device;
- wide camera view of 160 degrees.
The device is capable of storing an image of an object in a movable and fixed format. To get a high-quality photo and save it to a flash drive, you do not need to press the call button - the object just needs to be in sight. Vidoglazok has a 4.3-inch color display (about 11 cm) and costs approximately 6.5 thousand rubles.
Model Falcon Eye FE-VE02 has a typical set of functions:
- 2.8-inch color camera equipped with a motion sensor;
- admissibility of photo and video shooting;
- the possibility of night illumination IR with a range of up to 2 meters;
- The battery is designed to charge for almost a month;
- A charger is included.
It also includes a flash drive with a capacity of 4 megabytes with the ability to expand to 32 megabytes.
The product is mounted on the front door into the hole from the usual optical eye. Its varieties include the FE-VE0 and FE-VE03 models, which are in high demand among domestic consumers.
