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Security camera terms explained
Understand PoE, ONVIF, NVR, night vision, lenses and camera-system terminology.
NVR
NVR stands for Network Video Recorder. It records and manages video from network-connected security cameras, either through dedicated recorder hardware or software.
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ONVIF is an industry standard that helps IP security cameras and other devices communicate and work with compatible software, recorders, and management systems.
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PoE (Power over Ethernet) lets a compatible security camera receive power and network data through one Ethernet cable. It can simplify installation, but compatibility and power requirements still need checking.
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RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) controls live media streams over a network. In security cameras, it can help compatible recorders, software, or players request a camera’s video stream.
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WDR, or Wide Dynamic Range, helps a security camera show detail in both bright and dark parts of the same scene, such as a shaded entrance with strong daylight behind it.
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