The Loftek CXS 2200 IP camera’s video and audio feed can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. Whether you’re trying to monitor your pets at home while you’re on a vacation or you need to keep an eye on your small business, this IP camera can be very useful. It will record audio and video, and you’ll be able to access it from anywhere with an internet connection, including from a smartphone. The video feed from this IP camera can also be recorded to a local computer or hard drive. However, this security camera cannot network to other similar units and it cannot zoom

This IP camera has the same resolution as all the other similar cameras we reviewed: 640 x 480 pixels. However, the image quality with this video surveillance camera, while adequate, will not be high quality. Additionally, the lack of a zooming option on this IP camera makes the use of this unit rather limited. However, it does record audio, which can be a very useful feature.

This camera has a very sleek design and can tilt and pan to expand its field of vision. You’ll be able to access these controls remotely and make the network camera move to match the view you need. However, the lack of zooming options make this option slightly less useful. The camera will have to be close enough to the desired viewable area to make out faces or other possibly important details.

The recording options offered with this IP camera are extensive. You can monitor everything from a remote location using any device with an internet connection. Whether you use your smartphone or your desktop computer, you’ll be able to check in at any time to see how things are going. The camera can also be connected to a local hard drive or computer to record all the video to review later. You can also use the camera to transfer video to a website via an FTP service. The motion detection option will make the IP camera turn on only when motion is detected. You’ll get an email with an image of what triggered the motion detector. The only recording option missing from this home security camera is the option to zoom in and out, which is an extremely useful feature.

To use this camera, you can connect it directly to your network. It will begin to work almost immediately, and you’ll also have all the necessary hardware for installation. You may have to run the wires directly from the camera to a network location, depending on the setup of your security network.

The IP camera is covered by a limited one-year warranty, which is comparable to many other warranties offered by similar products. If you need assistance with installation or use, you’ll have to contact the manufacturer by email, as there is no functioning telephone support line for clients.