Web Cameras and Internet Cameras are very cool, compact video cameras, each of which may be connected to your PC. They have a good many similarities but are typically used for very different purposes.
Popular uses of Web Cameras include video chatting with friends online, video e-mailing, video conferencing, capturing live photos and even monitoring the dog's behavior while you're at work. Web Cameras plug into the USB port of your PC, using your broadband Internet connection to enable live video connection to another Web-camera-enabled PC.
Internet Cameras or IP (Internet Protocol) Cameras, also known as Network Cameras, are most commonly used as security cameras for the more serious business of monitoring and maintaining surveillance of your home, office and property to help protect against burglars, thieves and vandals. They may also be used for monitoring behavior of workers or in-home care providers. Internet Cameras connect to the Internet via your Ethernet network and do not require direct connection to a PC. You can then access and control your Internet Camera, via your Web browser, from virtually any Internet-connected PC. Internet Cameras include more sophisticated monitoring capabilities such as motion-sensing, automatic recording and low-light recording.
*Note: PC-compatibility of Web
Cameras and Internet Cameras is subject to certain hardware and
operating system requirements. Internet service required. Ethernet network required for Internet Camera use. Please be sure to read the System Requirements listed under the Product Details section of Camera product pages before ordering.
