6 best video peepholes

The value of this type of video peepholes consists in the simplicity of their integration with professional surveillance and security systems. The device does not have its own monitor, and the color picture taken from the high-quality matrix manufactured by Sony is fed to the composite video output and can be processed in any way. For example, connecting to the simplest display, equipped with suitable connectors, allows you to organize continuous monitoring of the landing. Moreover, the screen size in such a set is limited only by the monitor used and will be obviously larger than that of any more advanced video-eye model. Connecting to a personal computer will allow you to organize intelligent processing of the incoming signal (using specialized software), including its recording, sending messages to the host, and so on. There are a large number of full analogues of this model on the market, sold under different trademarks, for example, KT & C. Tantos products have a wider representation.

It is often difficult for older people and young children to master a sophisticated security system, and this model of a video-eye is built on the principle of “nothing extra”. The device is combined with an electronic call, and when you press the corresponding button of a nice external unit, not only the selected melody sounds, but the main module is activated, including the screen and taking a photo of the visitor. A switched off or broken light does not help an attacker - in case of insufficient lighting, the device automatically switches on the IR illumination. Consider small details, for example, the documents of the caller at the door, will allow 3-fold digital zoom. If necessary, by pressing a separate button on the indoor unit, video recording of what is happening in front of the lens is activated. This solution allows you not to clutter up the space of the memory card with unnecessary information and save battery power. In addition, the video peephole can also take additional pictures already in manual mode.

A more advanced video-eye model, equipped with a motion sensor, which allows you to perform photo or video fixation of the situation behind the door, not only by a call, but also by the presence of activity on the site. In the settings, it is possible to set the required detection sensitivity and the recording delay time so as to eliminate most of the false positives. The resolution of the image and the duration of the video are also adjustable, so the battery charge in economy mode lasts a month of battery life. The manufacturer has even provided for 7 levels of ringer volume. Against this background, the scanty number of available melodies looks a bit strange - there are only 3. The darkness behind the door of the video peephole is not terrible thanks to a powerful IR illuminator that turns on automatically. Viewing captured images is possible with increasing scale, which allows you to examine the documents of the visitor without opening the door.

To be aware of some of the home events, even while being thousands of kilometers away from them, allows the model of a video-eye with integrated cellular communication module. SITITEK GSM performs all the functions previously listed for stand-alone devices, including photo / video by the built-in motion sensor. But this is only one of three possible modes. In the second, the device performs the duties of an answering machine with video recording of the visitor, and the most interesting functionality becomes available in GSM mode. Depending on the settings of the device, it sends the text or MMS message to the specified mobile phone number, or organizes two-way communication between the guest and the absent owner of the apartment. For these purposes, the external unit is equipped with a built-in microphone and speaker. In critical situations, an alternative opportunity to call the owner will be useful for households. Another feature of this model is the redundancy of the power system. Due to the presence of two batteries, the performance of the video eye is not lost for a minute.

An interesting, but ambiguous video-eye model that provides remote control of the situation behind the door of your home using the Internet and mobile communications. The application is installed on the smartphone, the peephole connects to the home Wi-Fi router or access point, and the connection between them is organized via a cloud service. As for the previously reviewed models, the triggering events for the EQUES R20 are pressing a call button or a custom activity level on the landing.Messages about them are transmitted to the smartphone (tablet) and its owner already decides what the reaction should be: viewing, recording or two-way voice communication. Inconvenient from the point of view of operation, the moment is that the video eye has no own screen. On the other hand, the device supports simultaneous connection of several users at once, so any one of whom it is more convenient at the present time can respond to the activated eye.

If the previous video peephole had a number of significant limitations, then in iHome8 the developers embodied all the features available for devices of this class. Large touch screen, with which it is convenient to configure the device, monitor the area in front of the door and view photos or video without having to use a smartphone. Support for high-capacity memory cards, thanks to which images and “movies” are stored on-site and are available at any time. Finally, it not only supports Wi-Fi connectivity with the cloud and multi-user mode of operation, but also the presence of a built-in GSM-module, with all the functionality available to it. Moreover, the settings in this part are very flexible, for example, messages can be sent to one number, another can be used for an emergency call, and you can even call any phone at will. In addition to the main, the video peephole can also be powered by an additional powerful removable battery, which greatly increases its autonomy.