Deploying video surveillance in haste, or wires we do not need


    Before we could talk about new EdgeRouter routers , Ubiquiti makes us happy with a new novelty, this time in the field of video surveillance.
    Consider a novelty in the line of cameras - a wireless megapixel camera that fits in your pocket and does not require an Ethernet cable.
    Looking ahead, I’ll say that, following the logic of the X line of equipment, the new product is more compact, affordable and at the same time no worse in parameters than previous models.

    The Ubiquiti line of CCTV systems to date has included 3 models of video cameras, the NVR system, however, the NVR can be deployed in program form, as well as the operator’s place.
    ModelUVCUVC DomeUVC PRO
    Resolution720p720p1080P
    Viewing angle56 to 36 degrees 88 x 63 degrees3x optical zoom, 44 to 81 to 15 to 28 degrees
    Connection, powerEthernet 24 voltsEthernet 24 voltsEthernet 48 volts
    IR backlightYesYesYes
    MicrophoneYesYesAudio input, audio output via optional cable
    Integration with MFINotNotYes




    All Ubiquiti cameras, although they differed in hardware design and resolution, had common features, namely - connection and power over twisted pair.
    This is a traditional solution, which is quite applicable if we talk about designing surveillance systems in advance, or deploying them in an office where there are a sufficient number of unused cable lines.
    But what if you need to install video surveillance where there is no twisted pair cable and there is no way to extend it, for various reasons.
    For example, in the rented office there is no SCS reserve, and it is difficult to lay the cable due to the lack of suspended ceilings and the unacceptability of installing cable trays on the walls.
    Or do you want to install video surveillance in the apartment, but do not burn with the desire to combine its installation with, at least, skirting the skirting boards to place the channel cable in them and gluing the vertical portion of the cable to the wallpaper.
    Or you just need a video peephole, but you don’t want to stretch the cable or disassemble the door ...
    Yesterday Ubiquiti offered an interesting solution for this situation: Unifi video camera micro.
    A compact device that fits in a pocket, but is still large enough not to be prohibited as a means of covert video surveillance, does not exceed the size of a golf ball and is connected to the network via a radio channel.
    Due to its small size and weight, the device can be placed almost anywhere, on any wall, even the most fragile.

    Separately, it is worth mentioning the possibility of installing in a corner where the device will be almost imperceptible at all.



    Technically, the device is a megapixel video camera with a microphone. An interesting mechanism for turning the device is implemented - instead of a hinge, a magnetic mount is used, through which the camera is also supplied with power from a complete source.



    Compare the new product with the current model range:
    ModelUVC microUVCUVC DomeUVC PRO
    Resolution720p720p720p1080P
    Viewing angle54 to 79 degrees56 to 36 degrees 88 x 63 degrees3x optical zoom, 44 to 81 to 15 to 28 degrees
    Connection, powerBy Wi-Fi agn, power 5 volts from the complete sourceEthernet 24 voltsEthernet 24 voltsEthernet 48 volts
    IR backlightYesYesYesYes
    MicrophoneYesYesYesAudio input, audio output via optional cable
    Integration with MFINotNotNotYes


    We see that in terms of picture quality, the system corresponds to other UVP models except PRO.
    It's nice that on the path of minimalism the camera did not have to give up infrared illumination, however, judging by the power consumption and size, the backlight power and camera visibility range decreased. Thus, one cannot directly consider it an analogue of the larger UVPs in the design of a surveillance network. And her viewing angle is slightly different.
    Transferring video over WI-Fi is not a very clear decision. The system is equipped with a radio module capable of operating both in the 2.4 and 5 GHz ranges. Given the large amount of interference and the small frequency range in the 2.4 range - I would highly recommend deploying such cameras only on 5 GHz infrastructure, with the right network design, you can connect 10 or more cameras to the access point.
    I will not say anything about the cost of the decision. Abroad, a camera complete with fasteners and a power source will cost $ 99, we, accordingly, need to talk about 110 cu, which is less than the cost of UVC Dome.

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