Video monitoring (or closed-circuit television (CCTV)) is a security monitoring system that used to watch over a premises. These video surveillance systems are comprised of video cameras, video recorders, TV/computer monitors, CCTV software, and various other components. The purpose of these systems is to capture live events, archive footage, and actively monitor various aspects of a property.
CCTV Meaning
CCTV means “closed-circuit television” and is commonly known as a video surveillance technology. “Closed-circuit” means broadcasts are limited (closed) to a selected group of monitors, unlike “regular” TV, which can be received and viewed by whoever sets up a reception device. CCTV networks are commonly employed to detect and deter criminal activities and record traffic infractions, but they also have other uses. +more
Common Types of CCTV Surveillance Cameras
- Analog Security Cameras include basic security functionality, onsite video storage, and video display on TV without the need for a Digital Video Recorder (DVR).
- Internet Protocol (IP) Cameras offer similar functionality to analog cameras but have higher resolution, remote zoom, repositioning capability, and can receive real-time images and notifications via a web browser or other software. That means live incidents can be viewed on-premises or remotely from a smartphone or desktop computer.