Security Camera Glossary

When it comes to choosing a reliable security camera system you might run into a few words you don’t quite understand. However, Surveillent takes pride in helping you make an informed decision. Below is a glossary of common words you might run across when looking for a video surveillance system:

· CCTV: CCTV is an abbreviation for closed-circuit television. This refers to an analog camera that is connected to a DVR for storage.
· Analog and Digital: These terms refer to different types of video signals. Analog is an older format that requires a secondary recording device, whereas digital offers greater freedoms and often more features.
· Cloud Recording; This refers to the ability to store video or files online, where they can be accessed via web browser.
· IP Cameras: These cameras are digital cameras that can send information over a computer network or the Internet. The abbreviation IP stands for Internet Protocol.
· Infrared Cameras: These cameras are made to see in the dark and do not require additional light. However, these cameras do not always offer the best resolution.
· Local recording: Often refers to DVRs that onsite to record information. This would be most commonly used for small businesses.