Available for around $160 from many
etailers, TRENDnet’s latest home IP camera offers several extras over common
home cams, most notably 1,280 x 800 native resolution, 802.11n up to 150Mbps,
one-touch WPS setup, a microSD card slot (for local image storage in case of
interrupted connectivity), four integrated infrared lamps for night vision, and
two-way mic/speaker audio. We found the mic to be impressively sensitive and a
great surveillance addition to help compensate for not having motorized
pan/tilt/zoom capabilities.
Trendnet
Megapixel Wireless N Day / Night Internet Camera (TV-IP572WI)
The TV-IP572WI’s image controls available
through its internal web server are comprehensive and let you fine-tune scenes,
including slow shutter options for low-light conditions. For complete darkness,
we found that the TV- IP572WI’s built-in IR lamps provided enough illumination
to show detail in people out to a distance of 10 to 12 feet.
TRENDnet’s built-in web server and options
pages cover all of the features we could ask, including UPnP compatibility,
four configurable video profiles (selecting 264 or MPEG-4, resolution, frames
per second, bit rate, and other variables), and draw area motion detection
zones. We were quite glad for this and used the web server’s live view almost
exclusively, as it was easier to use than TRENDnet’s bundled SecurView Pro app.
Thankfully, TRENDnet’s patient tech support guided us through SecurView Pro’s
IP address, port, and setup options. If you have multiple TRENDnet cameras,
you’ll want SecurView to help manage them through a single console.
If you dislike the hassle of Dynamic DNS
setup and port forwarding, you’ll find TRENDnet’s free SecurView Pro app for
iOS or Android a refreshing dose of ease and simplicity. Finger swipes control
digital panning and tilting, and pinching controls digital zoom. You can toggle
between multiple cameras, take one-touch snapshots, and enjoy the TV-IP572WI’s
two-way audio capabilities.
The TV-IP572WI provides image quality
that’s good enough for its price, but the wealth of features here make this a
very competitive, high-value surveillance tool.
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Information
Price: $209.99
Manufacturer: TRENDnet
Website: www.trendnet.com
Specs: Sensor: 1/4-inch CMOS; Focus
depth: 20 cm to infinity; View: 51.8 degrees horizontal, 33.8 degrees
vertical; Zoom: 4x digital; Network: 10/100 Ethernet, 802.11n; Antenna: 2 dBi
internal; Security: 1
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