Tuesday 1 October 2019

Using the Wi-Fi enabled cameras safely

Internet or network cameras are usually known as Wi-Fi IP camera which is popular for protecting your property, pets, and family. They provide live audio as well as video feeds that can be accessed remotely with the help of an internet browser. But most of the IP cameras available are vulnerable to make the security features, digital snooping when you shop and use them.


Before purchasing the IP Camera


The IP camera allows you to monitor your business or home with the help of software that gets connected directly to the internet. Unlike the webcam, the computer isn’t needed to transmit the video online. But if the camera that you purchase doesn’t encrypt the information sent by the camera, other people could see it and go through the feed. When purchasing the camera, make sure to put the security features on top of your list.

Safe wireless transmission


The Wifi IP Camera installed in your house sends the feed to your wireless router in the home. A better wireless security protocol helps to keep the video secure as it travels to the router. Ensure to buy the camera that supports wireless security protocols such as WPA2.

Safe internet transmission


If you access the video feed of the camera remotely, your camera will send the information even beyond the house wireless router from the internet. Not all of the cameras offer the same type of security. Make sure to look for the camera that keeps the information encrypted including the username, password as well as live feeds. Go through the label mentioned on the box or read it online or you can also contact the manufacturer to know if the camera uses TLS/SSL or any other standard. If the camera uses this feature to protect your login details, the URL of the login page should start with https.

Various users


If you give access to Wi-Fi Camera to various users, consider purchasing the camera that allows a different type of access. For instance, most of the cameras offer different settings for administrators in which the changes can take place remotely such as setting passwords, creating accounts and changing the cameras face or zoom function. Various other cameras make the restriction when other users try to access the camera.

Using security functions


After getting the IP camera, do the setup with the security in mind.

Check the settings of the password

Most of the cameras allow you to turn off the camera’s requirement of having a password. Unless you want to share the feeds publicly, make sure not to do it.

Enable the features of security

The Wi-Fi IP camera allows you to enable the security features that are presented in the camera.

Before buying the IP camera, it is essential to know about its features first so make sure to know it all.

Summary: 

This Wifi Camera is best to purchase for the added security at your home.