How To Set Up an IP Camera for Vacations

It’s a sad state of affairs that you can’t leave on a break without worrying that some scoundrel will steal your prized possessions. What can you do to soothe your paranoia while you lounge on the beach? Just set up an IP camera and stop wondering if everything’s OK.

In this short guide, I’m going to go over the basic steps involved when you set up an IP camera. Here’s what I’ll be going over:

• What’s an IP camera?
• Choosing an IP Camera
• Setting It All Up

So let’s get right to it and go all Big Brother.

What’s an IP Camera?

You can buy IP or “internet protocol” cameras all over the web these days. Unlike traditional CCTV cameras, IP cameras are digital.

These cameras connect to your home network and (if you want) to the internet. This means that you can view them from other network devices such as PCs, tablets and smartphones.

By using the right software and services, you can also watch them from anywhere in the world. That makes it the perfect solution for people who have to be away for extended periods of time, like vacations.

Of course, before you can set up an IP camera, you need to pick one first.

Choosing an IP Camera

IP cameras come in a number of different forms. The less expensive ones are just a low-quality security cam with WiFi and ethernet connectivity. They generally look like this.

On the other end of the spectrum, you get fully-motorized IP cameras that may even have a speaker for two-way communication. Whether with a family member or to scare off a bad guy.

They can look like this.

Pretty cool, huh?

Which type of camera you choose is going to depend on your budget, how many cameras you need and other unique factors such as open plan spaces.

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