What internet connection CCTV needs
Recording goes to disk and uses no internet. Internet is needed only for remote viewing — and the speed that matters is not the one people usually think of.
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In short
What to know
- Recording uses no internetCameras record to the recorder over their own network. Noticeable traffic flows only when someone is watching remotely; alerts and the link to the service use a little.
- Upload speed mattersThe picture travels from the site to you. So look at the upload speed in the plan, not the download speed.
- A lighter streamFor a phone the camera sends a reduced picture. It needs several times less speed than full quality.
- How many cameras are watched at onceThe more cameras are open in high quality at the same time, the faster the connection must be.
- A special address is usually not neededAs a rule the link goes through the manufacturer's service, and there is no need to order a fixed address from the provider.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
The picture on my phone stutters. Is it the camera?
More often it is the upload speed at the site or the phone's mobile data. Try the lighter stream.
Does viewing use mobile data?
Yes, like any video. In high quality, noticeably more.
What if the site has no wired internet?
Remote viewing can be arranged over mobile internet — with a router that takes a SIM card.
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