IP Cameras and IP CCTV

Synology: New at use-IP

Emily — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:07:38 +0000

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 DS212J provides a 24/7 Power-Saving Download Server (only 17.6 watts in operation) and effortless backup
Synology DiskStation DS411J provides cost-effective file storage and backup with RAID protection

For home to business workgroups:

Synology DiskStation DS111 is a 1-bay NAS server enabling cross-platform file sharing and effortless backup
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 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 DiskStation DS3611xs provides ultra-high performance of 1000+ MB/sec throughput and 100,000+ IOPS with an expandable ECC RAM module

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.

QNAP reveal new Firmware V3.5.1

Emily — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:49:03 +0000

The Taiwanese NVR manufacturer QNAP has recently revealed brand new Firmware for their VioStor NVR range.

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

Competition Time: Win a pair of tickets to the London International Technology Show!

Emily — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:58:56 +0000

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:

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!

Competition Time: And the winner is…

Emily — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:29:32 +0000

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!

Competition Time: It’s the Final Countdown!

Emily — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:12:59 +0000

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!

Samsung iPOLiS IP Cameras

Rob — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:54:05 +0000

Samsung iPOLiS (previously Samsung Techwin) have released a new product range for 2011 featuring a wide range of Network Video products, IP Cameras and accessories. Here is a list of the models available at our product pages:

The range of IP Cameras includes:

The range of Network Video products includes:

Accessories include:

Samsung iPOLiS SPC-2000 Network Controller Joystick

To view the entire range of Network Video products, IP Cameras and Accessories as well as datasheets and other products available at use-IP please use the links below:

use-IP YouTube Channel

Rob — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:30:47 +0000

At use-IP we are always keen to utilise internet-based technologies in order to provide information for our customers. Whether it’s through this blog, our Twitter feed, our monthly newsletter or our Facebook page today’s social media based society provides an excellent opportunity for us to keep you completely up to date with the latest IP-related news. Recently we have added an extra level to this process with the development of our YouTube channel. The primary aims of our YouTube channel are to provide basic setup videos for a range of IP cameras and to provide short video clips of footage from a wide range of IP cameras. Below is a sample of both types of video:

Here is a list of the product videos and capture footage which is available at our YouTube channel so far:

Product Videos	IP Camera Footage
Sanyo VCC-HD5400 IP Camera Mobotix M12 D22N22 IP Camera Vivotek IP8332 IP Bullet Camera Vivotek FD8134 Fixed Dome IP Camera ACTi ACM-1231 IP Camera Intellinet PoE Injector EyeSpy247 HDSD IP Camera	Vivotek IP7160 IP Camera Vivotek IP7161 IP Camera Vivotek FD8134V IP Camera Vivotek IP8331 IP Camera Y-Cam Knight SD IP Camera Vivotek IP8332 IP Camera

However, make sure you check our YouTube channel regularly as we are uploading new videos all the time!

To follow us on twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to our email newsletter or subscribe to our YouTube channel use the links below:

QNAP Security Product Warranty Extension

Rob — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:00:24 +0000

QNAP Security have just announced an extension on the warranty of their entire product range with immediate effect. The warranty extension is free of charge and means that every QNAP NVR purchased after the 1st August 2010 now has a two-year warranty. The Press Release quotes Andrew Yu, product manager at QNAP:

“The new extended warranty program continues our dedicated commitment to quality products and services, our customers already count on the performance and reliability of our products, and this new warranty extension strengthens the value of their investment.”

For QNAP Security product pages, datasheets, product images and more please use the links below:

ACTi KCM-5311 MegaPixel IP Box Camera Captures

Rob — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:00:05 +0000

The ACTi KCM-5311 which we blogged about last week boasts 35x optical zoom and MegaPixel resolution, but even more impressive than these features on paper are the short captures, which ACTi have posted on their website, of the new model in action:

Unfortunately for us, the ACTi KCM-5311 IP Box Camera will not be available in the UK until mid-August, but be sure to keep an eye on our blog and product pages for availability.

ACTi MobileGo iPhone/iPad/iPod App

Rob — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:00:56 +0000

Taiwanese IP Camera manufacturer ACTi have recently announced the release of an app for iPhone, iPad and iPod which allows for remote viewing of live feed from ACTi cameras which are being run through the free ACTi NVR software. The app is free to download from the app store and has several interesting and useful features including:

Real-time viewing.
PTZ control: Pan, Tilt and Zoom control available for ACTi PTZ cameras, including preset points.
Search and Playback video with both time based and event based search functions.
Auto screen rotation.