IP cameras can be used as security cameras to monitor your house, wherever you may be. As such, IP security cameras let you stay in touch with your home anytime, anywhere. They use Internet Protocol (IP), hence the name.
How IP camera system works? The IP security camera is connected to the computer network, so you will receive a notification when motion is detected. Do you want to know what is happening at your home? Then start live streaming from your smartphone and watch it live.
You may have a few questions when buying an IP camera, for example: • Where are the IP camera recordings stored? • How easy is it to install an IP camera? • How to choose the best security camera? • How do you connect an IP security camera to the Internet?
These are all things that may influence your choice when buying an IP camera.
An IP camera can often be used for different purposes. Clearly, its most obvious use is to protect your home. The IP camera is also ideal for keeping an eye on your home with your smartphone, for example when the kids are home alone.
A burglar only needs a few seconds to decide whether a house is going to be easy to enter. Ideally you would prefer the burglar to give your home a wide berth. Dogs, surveillance cameras, motion detectors, sirens, flashing lights and shutters deter potential burglars. Prevention is better than cure, so make sure you make full use of the latest security technology. A good outdoor IP camera with other alarm system accessories will soon persuade any burglar to pick another target. If a burglar does manage to break in, then the indoor IP camera will detect and record their activity. Main features to look out for: • Smartphone app control • Motion detection • Push alert notifications through app • Live streaming • Free video clips upon detection
If a burglar does manage to break into your home, you want them outside again as soon as possible. For this reason, choose an IP surveillance camera with a built-in motion detector or an IP camera set that works in conjunction with motion detectors. If an intrusion is detected you will receive a free 30s video evidence, downloadable for 7 days from the IP camera mobile app. An indoor siren is also an effective way of chasing a burglar out of your house. An outdoor siren not only helps ward off any burglars, but it can also draw the attention of neighbours or passers-by, who can then take action. Main features to look out for: • Smartphone app control • Live streaming • Alerts and free video clips upon detection • Built-in siren or compatibility with an alarm system
If you only need to be able to watch what's going on at home, it's important that you can do so quickly and easily using something you always have with you: your smartphone. A single tap on your smartphone is all that’s needed to connect you directly to your IP camera app. With an IP camera that captures HD quality images, nothing will escape you. If anything should happen, you would want to store the footage. Which storage method you choose is up to you. Would you like the images from your IP camera system to be stored in the cloud or on an SD card? Read more about IP camera recorders and IP camera software before deciding which method is best for you.
Our cameras respect your private life and data privacy by respecting the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) even in countries outside the European Union. Our Somfy Indoor Camera has a motorised shutter to protect privacy. You can also choose when you want to stop recording thanks to the privacy functionality in the Somfy Protect app.
Main features to look out for: • Smartphone app control • Motion detection • Integrated speaker and microphone • Push notifications through app • Live streaming • Free video clips upon detection • Data privacy and protection
If you wish to protect an entire house and need a good WiFi camera as part of your security system, then check whether you can add other accessories to your smart home system. For example, you might want to consider door/window sensors or motion detectors. The wireless IP camera would then become part of a total alarm system. You can also integrate a security camera into a Smart Home system using services such as IFTTT, Apple HomeKit or Google Home. Main features to look out for • Smartphone app control • Live streaming • Alarm system compatibility • Smart home hub compatibility
When it comes to protecting your home, an all-in-one IP camera gives you all you need in a single unit. That’s pretty handy. An all-in-one IP camera has extra features that regular security cameras simply do not. For instance, our all-in-one security camera has a built-in siren to ward off burglars. You can also expand all-in-one cameras by adding other security accessories, such as door/window sensors. So an all-in-one IP camera is not only a security camera; it’s a complete wireless alarm system. Benefits of an all-in-one camera • More features, such as a built-in siren • Expandable with a variety of sensors • First step towards a complete alarm system
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A stand-alone IP camera lets you keep an extra eye on things all the time you’re away. For example, you can use a live stream to see right away what’s happening back home. Some cameras are fitted with a motion detector. As soon as the IP camera’s motion detector spots something, you receive a push notification on your smartphone or other mobile device. You can then immediately see what’s going on in your home. Benefits of a stand-alone camera • Always know what’s going on at home • Receive notification when something moves • Camera can be used in any room
Somfy Indoor Camera
The only plug and play alarm system that drives away intruders before they’ve even entered the premises. Now with additional camera to keep an eye on things.
Weatherproof and tamper-proof outdoor cameras with integrated siren and excellent image quality. Colour: white
All-round alarm system: every nook and cranny is protected, and it comes complete with IntelliTAGTM, smart door/window sensor and outdoor camera that sound a warning BEFORE the intruder gets inside.
Weatherproof and tamper-proof outdoor camera with integrated siren and excellent image quality. Colour: black.
An IP camera from Somfy allows you to see what’s happening in your home at any time, simply by checking out a handy app on your smartphone. Our security cameras deliver beautifully full-HD images, allowing you to zoom in on tiny details while retaining clarity. Somfy’s cameras are compatible with Smart Home packages so that they can communicate with other connected Smart Home devices.
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