SecuritySpy will work on any Mac running at least macOS (OS X) 10.13.6. Read more in the USB and Thunderbolt Devices section of this manual.
Therefore, if you do decide to use a local device, use just one of them, combined with one or more IP cameras. While these can make useful and inexpensive additions to CCTV systems, they have significant limitations: they are typically indoor-only, they have to be close to the Mac due to cable length restrictions, and bandwidth limits mean that you may not be able to use more than one at a time. The third type of camera is one connected by USB, FireWire or Thunderbolt, or a built-in FaceTime camera (SecuritySpy calls these "local devices" to distinguish them from network devices). Still, if you want to connect analog cameras to SecuritySpy, you can do so using Axis Video Encoders. Analog cameras provide very poor quality video by today's standards, and should not be used. Previous-generation CCTV systems employed analog cameras, which transmit analog video signals over coaxial cable. Read more in the Network Cameras section of this manual. IP cameras are designed for CCTV, and can offer high quality video, with additional features such as infra-red night vision, vandal resistance and Pan/Tilt/Zoom.
These are digital devices that transmit high-definition video over Ethernet or wireless (WiFi) networks. Types of Camera Network CamerasĪll new systems should use IP cameras (network cameras). Your main choices are which cameras to use, and which Mac computer, for your SecuritySpy video surveillance system.
SECURITYSPY LAUNCHD HOW TO
The sections Connecting to a Camera Over Ethernet and Connecting to a Camera Over WiFi guide you though the process of configuring IP cameras, and the Remote Access section shows you how to set up access to your system from the Internet.įor information about using the SecuritySpy software itself, please see the SecuritySpy User Manual. To read more about cameras, see the Network Cameras section. Take a look at the Example Systems section, which describes the hardware you need for the most common system configurations. Start by reading the Choosing a System section, which describes the various choices of cameras and Mac models available. Three questions usually arise when setting up a new system: Which Cameras Should I Buy?
SECURITYSPY LAUNCHD MANUAL
This manual is designed to help you create a complete CCTV system based around SecuritySpy, our macOS video surveillance software.
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