How to remotely monitor security camera systems?
Security camera systems are electronic security system equipment that have become ubiquitous in recent years. Among all other security systems, security camera systems are the most prominent. In my opinion, the most important system in a facility is the fire detection system, but in the applications we carry out and in the system deliveries, the security camera system is the most closely monitored and examined system. This is because it has a visual value for the users. We can watch the events live as well as the recorded footage.
Another important detail that makes security camera systems valuable is that we can connect to these systems remotely via the internet and watch the cameras. Nowadays, remote camera monitoring has become really functional, especially in IP camera systems. We can easily monitor from anywhere by connecting to the internet from our remote desktop or laptop computers or smartphones.
What are the requirements for remotely monitoring our security camera systems?
To remotely view a camera system, the first requirement is to have a digital recording device that can connect to the internet if the system is not IP-based. In other words, if we have a device that connects to the internet and has analog cameras or IP cameras connected to it, then the primary requirement for remote access is met.
The second requirement is to have an internet connection at the camera center or next to the digital recording device. Once the system is integrated with the internet and the necessary IP and port forwarding is done, the camera system can be viewed remotely. The configuration of the security camera system requires serious knowledge and expertise, and we recommend seeking professional help in this matter.
Afterward, it is necessary to connect to the system from a computer or mobile phone that has an internet connection. The appropriate software for the system should be installed on the device used for camera monitoring. Each brand has its own software for this purpose, and it is essential to obtain software that is compatible with the installed system. Once the network connections for the system are set up via the software, the system will be ready for remote viewing.
What are the necessary internet connection requirements for remote viewing of our security camera systems?
If our security camera system is connected to the internet, our internet speed is very important for remote viewing. We cannot get efficient results in remote viewing with slow internet. In this case, we get still images when we try to watch remotely and cannot understand anything from the images. The important detail here is the high upload capacity of the internet when the system is connected to the internet from the camera location. Because the local images will be sent to the internet, i.e. uploaded. When purchasing an internet connection, we must choose an internet with a high upload speed. However, the download speed is important for the computers or mobile phones we will use to watch. A high download speed should be preferred at the location where we will watch.
Another important point to consider here is how fast the internet upload or download speed should be. This depends entirely on the system you are using and the number of cameras you are monitoring. The higher the number of cameras, the higher your internet speed should be. Internet bandwidth calculations should be made for remote viewing, and an internet connection with suitable bandwidth should be provided.
