Construction of a video peephole at the door from an ip camera

An IP video peephole for the front door is necessary for everyone who cares about the security of their home or apartment. This is a modernized version of the familiar peephole, the benefits of which have already been appreciated by many users. Before buying, it will be useful to study its characteristics and functions, design, principle and modes of operation.

Description of IP video peephole in the door

A device of this type does not differ externally from a standard analogue, it is completely mounted in the door structure and is a small monitor supplemented by a small camera. Its lens is covered by an eyepiece, it is installed in place of a regular eye and looks like its simple optical counterpart.

In the budget version, it is placed on the inside of the door leaf, expensive wireless eyes require additional space for installation. The device works by reading the signal near the entrance and transmitting it to a special display.

By the type of data transmission, the IP camera in the peephole can be wired or wireless. In the first case, it is made in the form of a tube that matches the size of the door opening, and is equipped with a monitor that is attached to the door. Both elements are connected by wires, they are powered from the mains, accumulator or batteries. In the second case, the devices are equipped with Wi-Fi modules that transmit the image to the screen from the camera via the Internet. They are synchronized with applications that allow you to learn online about the situation near the front door.

Wired options are not suitable for double doors, since they require routing communications between the screen and the video camera from the side. Of the wireless analogs, it is better to choose IP models that allow you to watch the recording from anywhere and at the most convenient time.

Features with functions

Any camera instead of a peephole in the door has standard and extended functionality, the list of parameters of which includes:

• IR illumination. Needed for tracking in the dark, can be turned on in manual or automatic mode.
• Photosensitive element. Responsible for starting the backlight in the presence of automation.
• Motion Sensor. Allows you to save battery and memory resources while recording. When the subject appears in its field of view, the camera will activate and start recording video.
• GSM. This option takes a photo when a person standing in front of the door presses the peephole and sends it to a tablet or smartphone.
• Recognition function. Responsible for the automatic opening of the front door if the owner of the premises stands in front of it.

Additionally, modern video eyes are equipped with burglary sensors that send a message to the owner's smartphone in case of unauthorized entry into a house or apartment.

Despite the large number of advantages, such devices also have their disadvantages. Unlike CCTV cameras, their lenses can be glued or painted over if the peephole is installed in an open way. Their maximum viewing angle is no more than 180 degrees, while it should be borne in mind that a high-quality peephole with a wide range of options will be quite expensive.

Camera device instead of a peephole in the door

A camera instead of a conventional peephole allows you to combine a large number of useful options in one device and ensure maximum safety for any home. According to the installation method, such devices can be built into the outer or inner part of the door.

Outdoor unit

The external camera, installed instead of the peephole, is mounted inside the opening of the hole. This option is suitable for creating a video surveillance system with your own hands or as a solution for complex projects. It is notable for its reasonable price and lack of difficulties in the installation process, especially if the device needs to be hidden from prying eyes.

Indoor unit

The version with an internal block has the shape and appearance of a cylinder, since it mimics a standard door peephole. Devices of this type are considered more expensive, but at the same time they allow you to monitor as discreetly as possible. The best are models with a fully cylindrical body and a lens that protrudes above the framed plane. More massive analogs will be more difficult to hide in the door leaf.

The difference between the video eye and the usual

IP POE home video eyelet differs from its usual counterpart in extended functionality, convenience and the ability to provide complete security. It helps to establish the identity of the visitor as accurately and reliably as possible, and also performs video surveillance and registration of events near the front door at a distance of up to five meters. This happens in the process of forming a video signal, which is then sent to another device, such as a TV or computer. Modern models of such devices can be completely disguised as optical eyes or only partially resemble them. Most of them are equipped with additional electronic elements.

Principle and mode of operation of the video eye

The principle of operation of the device is not complicated. The camera, which is located outside in it, monitors the events and displays the picture on the display. Depending on the model of a particular eye, the list of its options may be more extended. The list of the most popular options includes covert monitoring of a threshold or staircase, an answering machine, and a function of talking through a closed door.

Devices can be digital or analog, and differ from each other in the way they are recorded. Some of them record video in continuous mode, others are triggered only after pressing the call button. In addition to this parameter, the type of image, which is presented in black and white or color, is taken into account. The first option gives a clearer picture and is suitable for stairwells with low lighting.

Installation features

To install or replace the peephole, a standard kit must be available, which includes a video camera with additional accessories, a monitor, and power supplies, if necessary. The device can be placed in an open or hidden form. In the first case, the video peephole is put in place of the old optical analogue in the end part of the door jamb or in the door frame. The main disadvantage of this installation is that the outer part of the device can be closed on purpose, after which it will no longer be possible to get images on the monitor.

If the installation is carried out secretly, the hole is masked, for example, for a recess for a bolt, jamb or platband, an apartment number or a peephole of a standard type. Most of these devices have built-in power supplies. If they are small-sized, they are supplied with remote blocks in a separate housing. In this case, the voltage will be supplied through separate wires or a common cable. Rechargeable batteries are suitable for situations where images are captured and sent over the air.

If you have a ready-made kit, connecting the device will not cause any problems.After installing the peephole and integrating the monitor, you will need to connect all the connectors and attach the cables to the wall in such a way that any element can be replaced if necessary.

Popular models of IP cameras in the door peephole

There are a large number of models of cameras for video peepholes from Russian and foreign manufacturers on the market. Almost all of them meet standards and are of a high level of quality, but users distinguish several devices that have practically no competitors.

• Brinno PHV1325. Box camera with CMOS matrix and 1.3 megapixel resolution, clear color image, night mode and the ability to additionally connect knock and motion sensors.
• KT&C RPC-E190PUDV. The cabinet unit, equipped with a high-sensitivity CCD with a resolution of 700 TVL, in design fully imitates the classic door peephole.
• Falcon Eye FE-VE02. A box-type camera with a CMOS matrix and a resolution of 1.2 megapixels, transmits a clear color image, supplemented with a doorbell option, allows you to connect a motion sensor, the ability to save files in photo and video format, is equipped with a built-in clear display.

The devices are suitable for doors in objects of any purpose, including houses, apartments and office buildings. Due to the wide range of temperature indicators for operation and degrees of protection of electronics from environmental factors, it is not so difficult to choose the right model for the street or entrance.

The rules for using the camera depend on the specific device, therefore, before installing and configuring, you must study the instructions from the manufacturer.