TP-Link NVR's Network Video Recorders

CCTV basics

How does a PoE camera system work?

PoE (Power over Ethernet) sends power and video down one network cable. Each VIGI camera plugs into a port on the back of a VIGI PoE recorder, and that one cable does everything.

1. IP camerasOne Cat6 cable each
2. PoE recorder (NVR)Powers and records them
3. Screen & appMonitor on site, phone anywhere

Why it matters

• No power points — cameras need no plug pack at the camera end, up to 100 m of cable.
• Plug and play — VIGI cameras are found and added by the recorder automatically.
• Footage stays on site — recorded to a hard drive in the NVR, no monthly cloud fees.
• Free app — live view, playback and alerts in the VIGI app on iPhone and Android.

No cable run?

For a shed, gate or second building, a TP-Link wireless bridge carries the network over the air. Where there is no power or internet at all, a VIGI 4G camera on a solar system runs on its own.

Mixing brands

VIGI recorders also record other ONVIF cameras for video and basic motion. Smart detection and alerts work best camera-to-recorder within VIGI.