V.T.I. V380 HD 720P Mini CCTV Home Security Review
Security cameras are an absolute necessity for houses and offices. Nowadays, with both parents working, children are left with maids and nannies. With the help of the camera, parents can keep a check on the maid and the child even when not at home via the app on their smartphone.
Also, maintaining the safety of the office and various records is easier with the help of the camera. The cameras keep the owners informed and provide protection to the house or office. V.T.I is a trusted brand when it comes to electronic products brands as they are specialized in dealing with IP cameras, car accessories, etc.
Features
P2P server technology
“Peer to Peer” technology makes it simple to link the camera with a smartphone. Thus when the app is opened on the phone, it sends a message to the P2P server to look for the location of the listed UIDs. There are many advantages of the P2P network, such as it is highly scalable, de-centralized, cheap, and affordable. It helps connect with multiple devices simultaneously, and backs up data to the cloud.
HD resolution and wide viewing Angle
The camera comes with HD resolution, which provides a 720p HD quality picture with 1280×720 resolution, and a super-wide 110-degree viewing angle with a 360-degree pan and 90-degree tilt. The features provide a clear and complete view of the room.
Infrared LEDs and ICR (Infrared cut removal) filters
The camera has inbuilt infrared LEDs and ICR filters, which are capable of recording in complete darkness up to more than 10 M to facilitate surveillance in low light conditions. It ensures that not a single moment is missed.
Monitor sensor
The monitor sensor is highly efficient as it gives both alarm and recording features for better safety.
Inbuilt mic and speakers
The smart IP security camera comes with inbuilt mic and speakers, which enables two-way communication with family, friends, and your pets on mobile devices. The camera acts as a medium of communication. So one can either talk to the camera or listen to the camera.
Local Storage
The camera comes with a 64 GB Micro SD card for 24×7 recording and playback video and audio. Also, the supplier application facilitates playing or downloading the recorded videos on the smartphone or PC.
Cordless technology
The camera is compatible with a smartphone- iOS 6.0 or Android 2.3 or above, with a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi router or Wi-Fi dongles but not on a 5G network. For a dual-band router, one has to enable the 2.4 GHz signal.
What Do We like
Easy Setup
Installation of the camera is quick and easy and can be done in 3 simple steps. Switch on the camera and set up the camera with one-key Wi-Fi configuration to enable the P2P network. The last step is to download the supplier application V380 on the smartphone to get a live video and footage of the home or office.
The camera has a strong magnet base and can be fixed to any metal object easily. It is suitable for Wall Mount or Ceiling Mount for the 360 Degree Movement.
Low internet data consumption
One can watch a live feed of home or office using the mobile app with very little consumption of data.
Night vision
The camera can record in low light or at night up to a range of more than 10M with the help of its built-in Infrared LEDs and ICR (Infrared cut removal) filters, ensuring not a single moment is missed.
Multipurpose
The camera can be used to record and also used as a WiFi doorbell, and one can talk to a visitor via mobile App.
What We Don’t Like
Limited coverage
It is best suited for 20 x 20 Feet Room for receiving a live feed of what is happening in the house or office in your absence
Conclusion
The camera comes with a P2P interface that is cheap and affordable. It helps connect with multiple devices simultaneously and backs up data to the cloud. It also facilitates two-way audio communication.
It is easy to set up, works on WiFi, and is extremely convenient because of its 64 GB storage capacity and night vision. It can be used as a WiFi doorbell and uses very little internet data.
