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On 25 November 2017, it was proposed that this article be moved from IP camera to Network camera. The result of the discussion was not moved.

File:Intellinet Network Solutions NSC11-WN Home Network IP Camera.jpg Nominated for Deletion

	An image used in this article, File:Intellinet Network Solutions NSC11-WN Home Network IP Camera.jpg, has been nominated for deletion at Wikimedia Commons for the following reason: Deletion requests May 2011 What should I do?
	A discussion will now take place over on Commons about whether to remove the file. If you feel the deletion can be contested then please do so (commons:COM:SPEEDY has further information). Otherwise consider finding a replacement image before deletion occurs. This notification is provided by a Bot, currently under trial --CommonsNotificationBot (talk) 20:11, 27 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Regarding Changing IP Camera Photo

Per the section above, I have an IP Camera at home and can help change the photo to meet the standards as needed. So I can take a photo of it, then go to creativecommons.org and "license" my photo as free to use, then replace this tagged for deletion photo with my new photo that has an open license, correct? Hope I got it right! MarcoPolo419 (talk) 10:17, 14 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Make sure your photo of the IP camera is clear, well-lit, and accurately represents the camera. Ensure the photo is high-quality and meets the standards for use on the platform where you intend to upload it. Creative Commons licenses are a great way to make your photo available for free use. However, you don’t need to go through Creative Commons to license your photo; you can simply add a Creative Commons license directly when you upload your photo to the Wikimedia Commons or any other relevant platform. If you do choose to use Creative Commons, make sure to select the appropriate license (like CC BY, CC BY-SA, etc.) that allows for reuse and modification as needed. Once your photo is licensed and uploaded, follow the specific guidelines of the platform (like Wikimedia Commons) for replacing the existing image. This often involves updating the file on the page or providing a new file with the correct licensing information. If required, make sure to include the correct attribution information for your photo, as specified by the Creative Commons license you chose. Luigi Cotocea (talk) 16:36, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Requested move 25 November 2017

The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review. No further edits should be made to this section.

The result of the move request was: not moved. (closed by page mover) Paine Ellsworth ^put'r there 16:30, 16 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

IP camera → Network camera – More generic name; doesn't need to reference the protocol; used by Axis communications Bungle ^{(talk • contribs)} 19:35, 25 November 2017 (UTC) --Relisting. Sam Sailor 23:14, 2 December 2017 (UTC) --Relisted. Paine Ellsworth ^put'r there 02:14, 10 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Relist comment. Upon second relist, the following WikiProjects have been notified – Mass surveillance (Espionage), Computing/Networking and Internet – in an attempt to garner consensus. Paine Ellsworth ^put'r there 02:14, 10 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Rationale: Currently, Network camera is a redirect to this article, so the name itself is already associated with this article. The usage of "IP" is more to do with the protocol used for the cameras, rather than what they can be more formally described as. Axis (who made the first cameras) call them network cameras on one of their guides, with the "IP camera" term given an "also known as.." mention. There is not going to be any separate type of network camera that could be an entirely distinct entity to what this article currently refers to, and I propose we simply call the article "Network camera" and have "IP camera" as the redirect. Other less desirable options may be IP network camera or Network IP camera, but I think keeping it simple is better. Bungle ^{(talk • contribs)} 19:35, 25 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Oppose Searching by 'IP Camera' returns high quality results better than 'Network Camera'. Besides the redirect seems to be in place already. RenZut ^ↂ 04:54, 5 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose – "Network camera" is ambiguous, with "IP camera" as more descriptive of the article. It is about cameras using internet protocol, not just a computer network. The redirect is in place and working. CookieMonster755 𝚨-𝛀 14:41, 11 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Oppose - The fact that one manufacturer prefers a different terminology is not good enough justification for making this change. Renzut and CookieMonster755 have shown there are reasons for leaving the title as it is. ~Kvng (talk) 15:26, 12 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Infobox

Parxson removed some information from the infobox claming it was unwanted information. I restored the infobox. Parxson responded on my talk page and I'm moving that discussion here. ~Kvng (talk) 20:53, 22 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Just a quick follow-up regarding the IP Camera article. The info-box specifies:

"Languages" - not a language but a Command Protocols such as ONVIF and PSIA which only a limited section of enterprise equipment use. What about REST that many cloud devices use?
Ports such as Ethernet, Audio, and I/O which not all IP cameras have such as consumer grade cloud-based cameras (e.g. most common cloud doorbells). Some devices even have SFP connectors for interconnecting other devices between multiple interfaces.
Slots such as SD Card which most IP cameras have but what about slots such as USB which many IP cameras use?

I think that by including an info-box with this information can be misleading as not all devices have features such as the ones listed above. Said interfaces are only offered by some companies. Do you think we should keep the info-box the way it is or modify it to become more general or and add more information to it? Parxson (talk) 20:38, 22 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I modified it, but please feel free to make changes to it so it contributes to the article in the most meaningful way. Parxson (talk) 20:56, 22 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

The other way to fix this is to add the missing information. I don't have a strong opinion about which way to go. I didn't understand why it was removed so thanks for explaining. ~Kvng (talk) 21:02, 22 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I should have explained it better sorry about that. I will make sure to add a more detailed edit explanation. I truly appropriate you reaching out to make the article better. Parxson (talk) 21:05, 22 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Copy Editing

Per the request for this article to be reviewed for grammar and tone. I've reworded the history, camera types, and hacking sections to remove unnecessary repetition. Additionally, I've rewritten the hacking section to more accurately describe the security vulnerabilities that commonly exist with IP cameras. I've removed the review banner for the moment, but if the article still needs additional work/rewording feel free to add it back (I'm fairly new here, so I'm still getting the hang of things). Mfoulks200 (talk) 06:14, 24 August 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Local storage

If a digital video camera stores its data on a local SD card, then it’s not an IP camera, just a digital video camera. 2601:483:4A00:EA80:7056:CBE2:1ED5:8F8A (talk) 00:37, 1 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Let's be clear an IP camera (Internet Protocol camera) is primarily defined by its capability to transmit data over a network using IP protocols. This means it can send video data to remote servers or other networked devices over the internet or local network.

However, whether or not an IP camera stores its data locally on an SD card does not necessarily change its classification as an IP camera. Many IP cameras do have the functionality to store video locally on an SD card as a backup or for redundancy. This local storage option doesn’t negate their IP camera status; rather, it complements their network capabilities.

Arlo Pro 4: This IP camera has both network capabilities and local storage. It can stream video over the internet and store footage locally on a microSD card in the base station. The presence of local storage doesn’t change its classification as an IP camera, as it still utilizes IP protocols to transmit data.
Amcrest IP8M-2496EB: This model is an IP camera that supports local storage through an SD card slot. It can record video directly to the SD card while also streaming video over the network. The local storage option is simply an added feature for redundancy and does not alter its fundamental classification as an IP camera.
Hikvision DS-2CD2043G0-I: Another example of an IP camera with local storage capability. It supports recording directly to an SD card and also provides network video streaming and management. The SD card storage is used for additional recording capacity, but the camera’s core function of transmitting video over an IP network remains central to its operation.

Luigi Cotocea (talk) 16:33, 20 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]