An entrance door video peephole makes life easier for a person, making it safer and more stable. To understand all the advantages of using this device, you will need to familiarize yourself with its varieties and technical characteristics.
Purpose of the video eye
Camera door eyes began to be widely used no more than 15-20 years ago. Until that time, such a technique was not available to an ordinary user. The video door peephole has revolutionized the protection of private households, significantly simplifying the procedure for identifying the identity of the visitor.
Typical eyes for a door with a video camera, wireless and wired, are intended for viewing the controlled space with subsequent display on the built-in mini monitor. In the simplest black and white version, the device is mounted on the inside of the door and allows a video overview of the areas adjacent to its outer part. A wireless video eyelet can broadcast a signal to almost anywhere in the world. But this is true only for devices with a WiFi channel included in the "smart home" system.
Varieties of video eyes
Known samples of peepholes with a video camera for entrance doors differ in the following main indicators:
- the nature of the generated image: black and white or color;
- communication signal processing method: analog or digital;
- wired or wireless connection to the communication line.
Samples with a black and white picture refer to budget products with an approximate cost of up to 2 thousand rubles. They are easy to configure and operate and have no additional options.
Door peepers with a camera and analog image processing are almost never found today due to outdated technology. The most common digital devices with the ability to quickly "drop" the signal to the display via a cable or Wi-Fi channel. They are small in size, reliable in operation and economical. If desired, such video eyes can be installed and configured independently.
Functionality and characteristics
The classic video door peephole includes two small elements: a miniature built-in camera and a black and white or color display. Thanks to this, it can be installed in the hole of a conventional optical eye. After pressing the call button in the apartment, a call is heard with a melody selected according to the user's taste. After answering, the communication panel turns on, allowing you to communicate with the visitor through a microphone, while simultaneously monitoring him on the display screen.
Budget-eyed eyes, mounted instead of conventional viewing devices, are powered by a battery. More advanced door models have universal power and more advanced functionality. They allow you to:
- take a photo of the next visitor pressing the call button;
- put the system into recording mode immediately after the motion sensor is triggered;
- turn on IF illumination in case of low illumination of the site;
- function as an answering machine;
- inform the owner about attempts to enter the apartment.
Modern digital video eyes equipped with a built-in Wi-Fi module support the ability to remotely control in real time.
When installing video surveillance systems, an Internet connection is required. The easiest way to do this is through cloud services. With the help of these technologies, you can observe what is happening in the house from anywhere in the world. At the same time, there is no need to spend on expensive equipment, setting up the system and obtaining an IP address from a network provider.
Criterias of choice
A peephole with a video camera and a limited set of options is relatively inexpensive. In this regard, the simplest black-and-white devices without the possibility of photographing the visitor are not in great demand. When choosing more expensive and functional products, the following parameters are taken into account:
- method of communication with the visitor (wired or wireless);
- built-in card capacity;
- video recording duration;
- the presence of automatic backlighting.
When evaluating the first criterion, one proceeds from the area of the apartment. For one-room housing, it is enough to install a wireless video peephole on the door in the form of a conventional viewing element. In spacious apartments or in duplex apartments, it makes sense to use a wireless system that allows you to perform all manipulations remotely, without going to the door.
When choosing the right model, attention is paid to the possibility of archiving telephone numbers that have access to the database and control the system. The documentation supplied with the product contains a list of ring tones and the number of connected sensors. Displacement sensors and fire alarm devices, for example, can be used as the latter. A video peephole with a motion sensor with image recording is a classic representative of this type of device.
Features of installation and operation
With the installation of a video peephole for the front door, users do not have any special problems. To do this, you will need to do the following operations:
- Drill a hole of the required diameter in the front door of the apartment.
- Install the outer part with the video camera and the inner display module.
- Connect them through the door opening using a special cable.
All of these operations, including connecting and configuring a wired or wireless device, can be done by yourself. There are varieties of video eyes, to which another video camera is connected, expanding the field of view. Such devices are mounted high above the doors and discreetly, so that after damage to the main camera, the additional one continues to work. This is especially important in country houses, where large areas in front of the entrance to the house are covered.
When installing the outer part of the peephole, it is important to take into account that the camera lens should not be directed towards the light source. This error leads to image flare and photo rejection.
Setup and power supply
Setting up video eyes begins with setting the date and exact time, which allows you to record the moments of calls and possible violations of the law. If the video peephole is powered by a battery, you will need to recharge it in a timely manner according to the indications of the discharge indicator. When leaving your home for a long time, it is recommended to fully charge the batteries and set the device to record short videos when the motion sensor is triggered. If desired, you can program it to give an alarm in case of a threat of entry into the apartment.
Popular models of video door peepholes
Product iHome 4 it is considered the best among other models and has a wide range of options. Thanks to him, it is possible to monitor the situation near the door to the apartment from any point where the Internet operates and GSM coverage is provided. Device characteristics:
- to power the peephole, a 1200 mA / h battery is used, which guarantees continuous operation for 30 days;
- the device is equipped with a 7-inch color monitor;
- there is a night IR illumination with a range of about 2 meters;
- the camera provides recording and support for flash cards up to 128 megabytes;
- there is a built-in microphone and a ringer for several melodies.
The peephole contains a GSM unit with support for a SIM card and allows you to track the position of the visitor by the motion sensor, and then send alarm messages to the phone. Video camera resolution - 2 Mp; its market price is about 11 thousand rubles.
Model SITITEK Eye belongs to the middle price category, which allows you to get a high-quality video picture. The advantage of this camera is that it is manufactured in the form of a typical optical eye. In addition, this model has a convenient control panel that even children can use.
Other characteristics of SITITEK Eye:
- digital camera resolution - 1.3 megapixels;
- it is powered by 4 AA batteries;
- the model provides a port for a micro flash drive;
- the viewing angle of the peephole is 120 degrees;
- monitor diagonal size - 3.5 inches (8.8 cm).
To install such a peephole, a door leaf with a maximum thickness of 110 mm is suitable. The approximate price of the product is 6 thousand rubles.
Video Peephole Brand SITITEK i3 features advanced functionality and has a large number of useful functions. Its working parameters:
- video monitor measuring 3.7 inches (9.4 cm);
- built-in GSM with SIM support;
- the ability to expand for a memory card;
- viewing angle of the space in front of the door - 130 degrees;
- resolution - 2 megapixels;
- range of night IR illumination 2 meters;
- the ability to send SMS / MMS messages.
In addition, the SITITEK i3 model provides for the use of a motion sensor and support for fire sensors. The kit comes with two batteries, designed to work for a month. The average market value is 13 thousand rubles.
Digital video peephole for entrance doors with motion sensor and image recording SITITEK simple ii is in the same price range as SITITEK Eye, with better performance. This device is powered by 2 batteries, supplemented with a charger. In addition, the product is characterized by the following technical indicators:
- the presence of a sensitive motion sensor;
- IR illumination with a radius of up to 2 meters;
- the ability to download up to 32 melodies to the calling device;
- wide camera view of 160 degrees.
The device is able to memorize the image of an object in a moving and stationary format. To obtain a high-quality photo and save it to a flash drive, you do not need to press the call button - it is enough for the object to be in the field of view. The vidoglazok has a color display of 4.3 inches (about 11 cm) and costs approximately 6.5 thousand rubles.
Model Falcon Eye FE-VE02 has a typical set of functions:
- 2.8-inch color camera with motion sensor;
- admissibility of photo and video shooting;
- possibility of IR night illumination with a range of up to 2 meters;
- the battery is designed to be charged for almost a month;
- the set includes a charger.
It also includes a 4 megabyte flash drive, expandable to 32 megabytes.
The product is mounted on the entrance door through a hole from a conventional optical peephole. Its varieties include the FE-VE0 and FE-VE03 models, which are in high demand among the domestic consumer.
