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"CCTV cameras can work without the Internet - find out more about the different options available"

In the modern world, CCTV cameras have become an essential part of security systems, providing a sense of safety and protection for homes and businesses. Although most CCTV cameras are connected to the internet, there are situations where internet access is not available, such as rural areas, remote locations or in the case of a power outage, so in this article we take a closer look at the different options available for CCTV cameras to operate without internet access.

Option 1: Local Recording

One of the options to use CCTV cameras without internet access is to utilize local recording. You can install an NVR security camera system to monitor your property without an internet connection and store the video in the NVR/DVR. This allows for 24/7 video surveillance of your property even without internet access. The security cameras and NVR communicate with each other without the need for internet access.

IP security camera systems with hard drives can also be used to record motion events to a hard drive, allowing for local recording even without internet access, ensuring no important clips are missed and that you can access the footage for playback at any time.

Option 2: Local Live Streaming

Another option for CCTV cameras to work without internet access is to utilize local live streaming. Local live streaming can be achieved by connecting a CCTV camera to a monitor such as a PC or Mac. This is achieved by using a network cable to connect the camera to a computer and then locating the camera's address on the computer.

The camera address is specified

Once the camera address is identified, the computer's IP address needs to be changed to the same network prefix, so that the IP camera can be directly connected to the computer and placed in the same small local network, so that users can observe the live view of the IP camera and save the recordings using the security camera software on the computer.

Option 3: Solar Security Camera

In remote areas where there is no internet connection, you can use solar-powered security cameras to monitor your property. These cameras are self-sufficient and eco-friendly as they are powered by solar panels and store energy with built-in batteries.

Solar-powered security cameras offer wireless connectivity and do not require an internet connection or power source. These cameras use radio waves to transmit recorded data to a remote receiver or dedicated network video recorder.

Option 4: Mobile CCTV Cameras

Another option to use CCTV cameras even when there is no internet connection is mobile cameras, which are wireless and portable and very suitable for monitoring areas without internet connection, such as construction sites or temporary events.

These cameras are powered by batteries or solar panels and have built-in storage to store recorded data.