The benefits of a controllable / PTZ camera
PTZ stands for pan-tilt zoom or rotate, tilt and zoom. The PTZ camera is fully controllable via PC, tablet, smartphone or DVR. This allows you to keep a close eye on people or objects from a distance. Thanks to the optical zoom, you get a clear image without losing image quality. Different types of PTZ cameras are available. Discover which is the best for you.
This is how a PTZ camera works
The controllable / PTZ camera is suitable for various applications. As a security camera, it can be used for business premises, the store but also for the home. Depending on the model, you can use the recorder from a PC or smartphone. Several users can even log in at the same time and view images live, record or back up. This does not affect the operation of the cameras. The steerable camera for professional use has an optical zoom. This makes it possible to get everything clear and sharp.
The benefits of a controllable camera in a row
A controllable camera is an asset for companies and individuals who value security. One camera is not the other. There are, for example, indoor and outdoor cameras, cameras with night vision or models with a motion sensor. Whatever you choose, these are the benefits of the PTZ camera:
- Point the camera at the right place or corner
- Possibility to monitor a large area
- Images can be retrieved from another PC, tablet or smartphone
- Live tracking of people or objects
- Zoom in without losing image quality
- Guarding young children or pets
Security camera with wifi
The WiFi PTZ camera works via the LAN cable or the WiFi network. This makes it accessible worldwide via the smartphone. The camera can rotate both horizontally and vertically remotely. Digital zooming is also possible. You make recordings or view live images in at least Full HD quality. The better PTZ camera can send a notification when moving. This keeps you informed of events in and around the business premises, the yard or the home.
Outdoor camera with PTZ function
If you opt for surveillance and security around the building or on a site, then opt for a PTZ outdoor camera . This is IP66 certified and therefore waterproof. Thanks to the excellent quality, this camera can handle low and high temperatures. Depending on the situation, you can expand this type of camera with several cameras. This way you keep control over events on your site. Camera surveillance protects people and your and other people's property. In principle this does not fall under the AVG. This is the case when you film (part of) the public highway. In this case you must indicate that you are using CCTV. Hanging cameras in a store or catering establishment is allowed if you have a legitimate interest in this. For example, to prevent theft or vandalism.

