Glossary

CCTV Glossary for a Website:

1. Camera Resolution: The level of detail a CCTV camera can capture, typically measured in pixels (e.g., 1080p, 4K).

2. Infrared Night Vision: Technology that allows CCTV cameras to capture clear footage in low light or complete darkness.

3. Motion Detection: A feature that triggers recording or alerts when motion is detected within the camera's field of view.

4. Field of View (FOV): The area that a CCTV camera can cover, usually measured in degrees or feet.

5. Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ): Cameras with the ability to pan (rotate horizontally), tilt (tilt vertically), and zoom to capture a wider area.

6. Video Analytics: Advanced software that analyses CCTV footage for specific events or behaviors, such as object detection or facial recognition.

7. Remote Viewing: The ability to access live or recorded footage from CCTV cameras via a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

8. POE (Power over Ethernet): Technology that allows CCTV cameras to receive power and data over a single Ethernet cable, simplifying installation.

9. NVR (Network Video Recorder): A device that records video footage from CCTV cameras and stores it digitally for playback and review.