IP Cameras and IP CCTV http://blog.use-ip.co.uk IP Cameras and IP CCTV News & information Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:56:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with FeedLoungeSubscribe with Live.com Axis Camera Companion http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/use-IP/~3/kU1ijvaGhEg/ http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/axis-camera-companion/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:56:39 +0000 Emily http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/?p=3323 Axis Camera Companion is a new programme, available for free download from the Axis website.

Designed for small security applications (up to 16 cameras) and ideal for homes and small businesses, the Axis Camera Companion is the market’s easiest surveillance solution, allowing remote access without the use of a central PC, NVR or DVR.

This software allows the user to view video recorded to individual SD cards in each camera in superb HDTV quality. Please note that a suitable memory card for edge recording is displayed on each of our product pages under ‘Frequently Bought Together’.

With the new, more cost-effective, Axis  wireless IP camera models M1043-W and M1044-W (both available soon from use-IP) and the recent announcement from Axis regarding the upcoming M1013 and M1014 models, the range of compatible cameras is only set to grow further.

Axis Camera Companion currently supports the majority of Axis network cameras and video encoders with firmware 5.40 or later.

Supported Products:

Network Cameras:

For ultimate convenience, remote access can be gained on-the-go via the EyeSpyFX Android Viewer and EyeSpyFX iPhone/iPad Viewer.

For more information, take a look at the other videos on our product page for Axis Camera Companion.

 

 

 

]]> http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/axis-camera-companion/feed/ 0 http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/axis-camera-companion/ New Samsung Range at use-IP http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/use-IP/~3/j-LRE52KA9E/ http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/new-samsung-cameras/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:46:56 +0000 Emily http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/?p=3318 We’ve just added six brand new network cameras to our ever-expanding Samsung range!

Samsung SNO-1080R

Amongst the new range is a camera appropriate for almost every security application; from indoor dome (SND-1080) and box (SNB-1001) cameras, to the vandal resistant and night-vision enabled SNV-1080R.

All six cameras record up 25fps at VGA (640 x 480) resolution, can stream in H.264 and MJPEG and feature Day/Night switching.

 

]]> http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/new-samsung-cameras/feed/ 0 http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/new-samsung-cameras/ Win: EyeSpy247 Ext+ IP Camera! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/use-IP/~3/KYiJi8tFLrc/ http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/eyespy247ext-competition/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:35:34 +0000 Emily http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/?p=3311 EyeSpy247 Ext+You may have spotted last week’s blog post about the brand new camera from EyeSpy247; the EyeSpy247 Ext+ True Day/Night Outdoor HD IP Camera.

If you liked the sound of this high-quality outdoor IP camera, you’re in luck! Those lovely folks at EyeSpy247 have given us one of their brand new models to give away!

The competition is running via Competwition and it couldn’t be easier to enter- simply click the ‘Enter now’ button on the competition site.

Entries close on Monday 16th April 2012 and full terms and conditions are available on the Competwition page.

Best of luck!

]]> http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/eyespy247ext-competition/feed/ 0 http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/eyespy247ext-competition/ New: EyeSpy247 Ext+ True Day/ Night Vision Outdoor HD IP Camera http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/use-IP/~3/mXibVcw8Sg0/ http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/new-eyespy247-ext/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:15:31 +0000 Emily http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/?p=3303 Brand new in our webshop this week, introducing the EyeSpy247 Ext+ True Day/ Night Vision Outdoor HD IP Camera!

EyeSpy247 Ext+

Recording in 720p (1280 x 720) at up to 25fps, this cost-effective network camera captures high quality images that can be streamed in H.264, MPEG-4 and M-JPEG.

Built-in infra-red LEDs and IR-cut switch allow for nighttime recording, whilst the IP67-rated weatherproof housing protects against adverse weather conditions and dust, making this ideal for both outdoor and indoor security applications.

It also features motion detection and bi-direction speak/ listen audio, putting control entirely in your hands.

For full specification, why not check out the use- IP product page.

 

 

]]> http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/new-eyespy247-ext/feed/ 1 http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/new-eyespy247-ext/ WIN £100 store credit every month! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/use-IP/~3/dbbBqfGmpl4/ http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/win-100-store-credit/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:54:24 +0000 Emily http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/?p=3293 Have you recently made a purchase at use-ip.co.uk?

If the answer is yes, you’re in luck!

Our Rate & Review feature is a great way to help future customers make more informed IP CCTV purchases.

Each month, the most informative, interesting and useful review will win £100 of use-IP store credit to spend on any equipment in the store!

Click here for more information and get reviewing- it only takes a few minutes!

Make sure you check back at the end of each month to see if your review is the lucky chosen one!

]]> http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/win-100-store-credit/feed/ 2 http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/win-100-store-credit/ Synology: New at use-IP http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/use-IP/~3/TOFbTI9QaV4/ http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/synology/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:07:38 +0000 Emily http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/?p=3262 Brand new at use-IP this month is the range of Network Attached Storage (NAS) boxes from Synology.

The Synology range provides a cost-effective alternative to dedicated NVRs as they can be used for other functions such as data backup or media streaming as well as managing your security solution.

There is a NAS box suitable for every network:

For homes and small offices:

Synology DiskStation DS411J

 

For home to business workgroups:
  • Synology DiskStation DS111 is a 1-bay NAS server enabling cross-platform file sharing and effortless backupSynology DiskStation DS212
  • Synology DiskStation DS212 is a cost-effective, 2-bay NAS, allowing the sharing and protection of data whilst increasing productivity withbusiness-orientated applications
  • Synology DiskStation DS411 provides cross-platform file sharing and backup with a DLNA certified media server across 4 bays
For small to medium businesses:
Synology DiskStation DS2411+
  • Synology DiskStation DS411+II is a high-performance, easily managed storage solution to centralise data backups and protect vital assets
  • Synology DiskStation DS2411+ is a high speed (average 167.43 MB/sec Writing, 202.36 MB/sec Reading) storage solution with VMware/ Citrix/ Hyper-V compliance
For large businesses:
Synology also offer the VS80, which enables PC-less, power-saving (5.2W on operation) surveillance of up to 9 IP cameras from an attached LCD monitor or TV. The USB mouse allows for snapshot and PTZ functions.
The entire Synology range boasts compatibility with over 800 IP cameras from 46 renowned brands. Compatibility for individual models can be checked on the Synology website.

Synology’s app ‘DS Cam’, available free for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and Android, allows users to access their IP cameras on-the-go, take live snapshots and save them to their phone memory or memory card. Users can also perform advanced functions such as PTZ, play, pause and dragging along the timeline to another point.

Please note that Synology NAS boxes are supplied without hard drives. A list of compatible hard drives is available here, some of which are available from use-IP.

]]> http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/synology/feed/ 0 http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/synology/ QNAP reveal new Firmware V3.5.1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/use-IP/~3/mZoxeWxa7AI/ http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/qnap-reveal-new-firmware/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:49:03 +0000 Emily http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/?p=3238 The Taiwanese NVR manufacturer QNAP has recently revealed brand new Firmware for their VioStor NVR range.

VS-2008 Pro

The new firmware holds two major benefits for VioStor users:

  • enables VioStor NVR Pro products, such as the VS-2004 Pro and VS-2008 Pro, as well as the VS-2004L and the VS-2008L to support 3TB SATA hard drives, such as the Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 and Deskstar 7K3000 as well as the Seagate Barracuda XT
  • enables the support of PSIA compliant IP cameras from major brands such as Samsung

As such, VioStor becomes a larger capacity NVR solution and is instantly able to support an extra 150 network devices. This is in addition to the already impressive 1,100 camera models from 47 brands that QNAP NVRs support to date!

The V3.5.1 firmware is available immeditately for download and installation.

View the entire QNAP VioStor range

]]> http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/qnap-reveal-new-firmware/feed/ 0 http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/qnap-reveal-new-firmware/ Competition Time: Win a pair of tickets to the London International Technology Show! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/use-IP/~3/N1EK3B9uL5k/ http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/competition-time-win-tickets-to-lits/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:58:56 +0000 Emily http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/?p=3199 Following the success of our last competition in conjunction with EyeSpy247, they have been kind enough to provide us with another set of prizes for you to win!

Up for grabs this time are 5 pairs of tickets for this year’s London International Technology Show, taking place at London’s ExCel Centre from 21st- 23rd October 2011!

LITS has leading technology brands including SAMSUNG, INTEL, AMD, ASUS, ZOMM and HARMAN KARDON exhibiting their multi-award winning products at the show as well as top deals available on the best technology from retailers such as SCAN. LITS is a showcase for everything from the latest tablets to hottest gaming software. If you want to touch, try and buy the latest technology then you need to be at LITS. (Source: http://www.litshow.co.uk/)

The event takes place in just under two weeks time, meaning that entries for this competition will end this Friday, 14th October 2011!

 

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer this question:

EyeSpy247 PTZ

 

 

What colour are the night vision LED’s on the EyeSpy247 PTZ?

 

 

 

To give you a little hint, why not look at use-IP’s EyeSpy247 page?

Please send us your answers via Twitter (making sure you begin your tweet @useIP followed by EYESPYCOMP and then your answer) or by writing on our Facebook page!

 

Entries must be received by 12 noon (BST) on 14th October 2011 and winners will be announced shortly after!

 

Good Luck!

 

]]> http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/competition-time-win-tickets-to-lits/feed/ 0 http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/competition-time-win-tickets-to-lits/ Competition Time: And the winner is… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/use-IP/~3/FhpBLKHPXFs/ http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/competiton-time-winner/#comments Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:29:32 +0000 Emily http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/?p=3180 After 1203 Facebook ‘likes’, Twitter followers and newsletter subscribers, the time has come to announce the winners of our competition, in conjunction with EyeSpy247!

Thank you to everyone who entered and commiserations to those who didn’t win this time!

 

First Prize (EyeSpy247 HDSD Compact Wireless HD IP Camera):

@kellyKoya (Twitter)

 

 

 

 

Runners-up (each receiving an EyeSpy247 F+ Easy Set-up IP Camera):

Sarah Letto (Facebook)

Rachel Perry (Email Newsletter)

 

 

Congratulations to you all! Your prizes will be on their way soon!

]]> http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/competiton-time-winner/feed/ 2 http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/competiton-time-winner/ Competition Time: It’s the Final Countdown! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/use-IP/~3/wsZkOs-FJHs/ http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/competition-time-final-countdown/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:12:59 +0000 Emily http://blog.use-ip.co.uk/?p=3164 Just over a month after we announced our competition in conjunction with EyeSpy247, its now only 6 days until we announce the winners!

Thank you to everyone who has already entered!

If you haven’t quite got around to entering yet, the concept is simple! Follow us on Twitter, ‘Like’ us on Facebook or subscribe to our email newsletter for your chance to win!

 

 

The winner will receive an EyeSpy247 HDSD Compact Wireless HD IP Camera.

 

 

 

 

And two runners-up will each receive an EyeSpy247 F+ Easy Set-up IP Camera.

 

 

 

It’s as easy as that!

The competition will end at 1pm on 31/08/11, with the winners to be announced here on the use-IP Blog, Twitter, Facebook and in our email newsletter.

Best of luck!

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