How to connect a cctv system to the Internet

CCTV System

A CCTV system can consists of

1. Cameras - Fixed or PTZ (pan/Tilt/Zoom)

2. DVR - Digital Video Recorder (the inputs depend on the no. of cameras). This is required if you want to record from the cameras. (usually an advanced PC made suitable for CCTV requirements)

3. Monitor - PC Monitor if you use DVR, else CCTV monitors (ranging in various sizes)

4. Matrix switchers - if you have multiple monitor locations and require switching of cameras to different monitors

5. Joystick controllers - if you have PTZ cameras and want to control them using a hardware, then you need this. Most present day DVR's have this as in-built function

First you need to get a connector- usb at one end, that will go into your PC, and on the other end it must have a connector to match you tv output. You can buy a simple USB device that will connect the camera to the Internet via your home PC.

I think it is something like usb 2820. And most likely it will be s-video. But it depends from manufacturer-to manufacturer. Now if you have all ready, you will need is to download VLC Media Player (http://www.videolan.org/vlc/) also called videolan. With this you can stream your video to the Internet. You can log in from the Internet and view your stream. You can also add a password, so that no one else will see it.

It should be easy but you will need an Internet connection at home.

CCTV System