Dedicated IP (wireless) cameras stream video without a PC, offering motion detection, secure Wi-Fi, cloud/mobile access, and local streaming standards like RTSP/ONVIF.
A modern CCTV (video surveillance) installer designs, installs and secures camera systems using IP cameras, PoE, NVR/cloud storage and analytics, while balancing coverage, budget and legal/privacy requirements.
Upgrading from CRTs to LCD/LED monitors improved CCTV clarity, reduced operator fatigue, and - when paired with IP cameras and analytics - made modern surveillance more effective.
CCTV multiplexing moved from mechanical switch boxes to software-driven systems built into NVRs, cloud services, and cameras. Modern setups record multiple streams continuously, use analytics to flag events, and support secure remote viewing.
A modern CCTV power design combines DC supplies, PoE, UPS backup, surge protection, and remote monitoring to keep cameras online during outages and disturbances.