Deciding Between Analog and IP

If you asked me even a couple of years ago, I would have told you that you should probably invest in IP cameras knowing that eventually they’d grow to support so many more advanced features – but I wouldn’t have made fun of you for choosing analog cameras from proven manufacturers like Sony or Panasonic.  It’s amazing how much the IP CCTV / IP security camera marketplace has developed since.  IP cameras today offer higher resolution picture, enhanced audio support, a greater selection of advanced features, and much more system flexibility.  As Epygi CEO Mario Cuello wrote recently, “deciding between the two systems (analog and IP) may be tough but the answer is actually simple – go IP.”  He even names Grandstream in the article, citing a recent deployment of GXV series IP cameras used in tandem with Epygi’s Quadro M IP-PBX.  This seems to indicate that Epygi is yet another popular IP-PBX vendor to embrace Grandstream’s IP surveillance cameras.

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Use Your iPhone to Monitor Grandstream IP Cameras

I’ve been holding out on upgrading to the iPhone for years because (a) I was relatively satisfied with my Verizon service and (b) the iPhone didn’t really boast any compelling features that I couldn’t find in a Droid or Blackberry.   Well, I’m running out of excuses and this news from Grandstream may be the last straw.

A popular iPhone app called “IP Vision” now allows you to monitor your Grandstream IP surveillance cameras anywhere, anytime.  I borrowed an iPhone to investigate, and much to my “dismay” the app is easy to configure, the picture quality is excellent, etc.  Grandstream even added this special configuration guide to their new website to make things easier.

I wouldn’t be surprised to see a similar app for Blackberry or Android in the not-so-distant future, but can I really wait? Damn you Grandstream, I think I’m getting an iPhone.

How To Install the GXV3615W

Here is a great presentation explaining step-by-step how to do a basic install of Grandstream’s GXV3615W IP Cube Camera. http://my.brainshark.com/Grandstream-GXV3615-W-167821668