Surveillance cameras are increasingly moving away from the analog to the digital domain. Advances in image and video processing silicon, emergence of efficient video compression standards and abundance of cheap storage have all contributed to bringing surveillance cameras to the consumer mainstream. As connected homes become more ubiquitous, surveillance cameras are tending to become network enabled. These IP cameras are used to record surveillance videos while also finding application for casual home monitoring, baby monitors etc. Their networked nature enables users to keep track of the video over the Internet (at work and on-the-go).

We have already reviewed a couple of IP cameras at AnandTech. The Dropcam Echo came across as very consumer friendly, while the Compro IP540 with the Pan-Tilt-Zoom feature was more professional and catered towards businesses.

Today, we will be reviewing Compro's entry level offering, the IP 70. While the hardware itself has been around for quite some time, firmware updates were provided recently to bring support for Seedonk. This is supposed to make the camera more consumer friendly. How good is the Compro IP 70, and what sort of usage scenarios is it suitable for? Read on to find out.

There are currently many choices in IP cameras for those looking to monitor their homes and business locations. Today we are looking at an IP PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera offering from Compro Technologies, the IP540.

The IP540 aims to provide advanced features geared towards small businesses and technical home users, while still paying close attention to the ease of installation for the end user. Read on to find out about our experience in using the Compro IP540.

The last couple of years have seen the introduction of many security cameras aimed at the consumer market. However, mass adoption remains elusive due to complications in getting the camera up and running. Some companies have come forward with products which are simple to setup and use for the average consumer. Today, we will look at one such product from Dropcam, the Dropcam Echo.
 

Dropcam’s offerings are one of the few consumer IP cameras that have ease of usage and cloud integration as their USP. Read on to find out about the consumer IP camera market, and how the DropCam Echo fared in the two weeks we have had to review it.