The Panasonic BL-C1A offers a range of features and options that will help solve your small-business and home security needs. You can install this IP camera to monitor your business after hours or keep an eye on pets while you’re away for vacation. The IP camera simply connects to your network, and you can access the video feed from any computer or smartphone with an internet connection. The video can also be connected directly to a computer or hard drive to record everything. However, this IP camera does not have audio options to record the sound as well as the video. Also, the security measures for the feeds are not as robust as some other similar models.
The video resolution for this IP camera is the same as other similar models, with 640 x 480 pixels and a field of view at 53 degrees, which is adequate; though some others have a higher degree. The field of view is the area that you will be able to view with the camera. The smaller the number, the less you’ll be able to see. The resolution of the camera, while competitive for the price range and style, is not high definition and could be considered somewhat grainy.
The video management capabilities of the IP camera are strong, and you’ll be able to log in to the controls from any computer with an internet connection. You can also view the feed and control the spy camera from a smartphone. However, the smartphone video feed is usually pretty grainy and small. This security camera will allow you to connect multiple cameras to your network and see and control each feed individually. However, the camera does not have the ability to pick up audio, only video surveillance.
The recording options offered by the Panasonic IP camera suit a variety of needs. Remote monitoring is perhaps the most useful and popular use. You can view the live video from anywhere. The video surveillance camera also supports the use of a dynamic IP address via DNS. All you need is to input the DNS hostname, which will be included with the camera.
Video recordings made with this camera can only be stored on a local computer hard drive. There are no options to upload the video to a website for storage via FTP, like some other similar models offer. If you delete the video periodically, it won’t take up too much space.
Home and business security cameras are simple to use when you can just plug them directly into your network router, like this one. It's easy to see why the plug-and-play cameras are popular, and this Panasonic IP camera makes is very simple to set up and use. However, unlike some other IP cameras, you’ll have to store the video on a local computer or hard drive and cannot use an FTP site to store it on a separate website.
Panasonic offers all the basic customer support options you’ll need. There are telephone and email support features that will connect you directly to knowledgeable and friendly customer service representatives. This network camera is also covered by a one-year warranty, which is the industry standard.
The Panasonic BL-C1A has all the basic options a reliable IP camera needs. It has terrific remote viewing features that will allow you to see the feeds from anywhere with an internet connection. However, the camera does not have the same secure encryption methods and audio recording options other similar models offer.
