The Vivotek IP8330 IP camera has an impressive set of features and options that will help you protect your home and business. You can network this security camera with other similar cameras to create a large section of security coverage. You can view the video feed from anywhere with an internet connection, including from a smartphone. This IP camera can be used for everything from watching pets at home to monitoring your business. However, it cannot record audio, only video.

The video resolution of this IP camera is 640 x 480 pixels, which is adequate and typical for security cameras this size and in this price range. This resolution will show the image, but not in high definition, and if you view it on a smartphone, it will be grainy. This IP camera has the ability to tilt and pan to expand its field of view. This means you can view a much wider angle and have a better view of the entire area. However, at 46 degrees, the field of view is smaller than most other units we reviewed.

The video management capabilities of this IP camera are useful. You can access the camera and control it from any computer. You can tilt it, move it and do whatever else is needed to fully manage your security. However, the lack of audio recording options makes this video surveillance camera less useful.

The recording options offered by this IP camera are terrific for video recording. You will be able to monitor everything from a remote location, and you can set up a variety of different recording storage locations. The first, and easiest, is to have the video recorded to a local hard drive or computer. You can also upload the video to a website using a simple FTP, or record the video with a DVR or SD video card. One of the most innovative and useful features is the motion detector. You can set up the camera so it will only turn on and begin recording when there is motion detected. It will send you an email with the image the camera captured when it turned on. However, there are no audio recording options with this network camera.

You can connect this IP camera directly to your network and begin recording in a matter of minutes. However, the hardware to install the security camera on a wall is not included with the purchase of this unit.

This IP camera is covered by a limited one-year warranty, which is an average policy for the industry. If you need help with installation or use of this camera, you can contact the manufacturer by email or telephone. The customer support representatives are very helpful and friendly.