10 best video eyes

For the security of your home, one strong door and a safe lock are not enough; you need a tool to see everything that happens on the other side of the door. One of the most effective and practical methods to protect against the entry of thieves into the house can be the installation of a modern video peephole. They allow real-time monitoring of the situation on the landing or on the porch around the clock. The video peephole is a kind of small-sized video camera mounted on the door as an analogue of a conventional peephole, providing an overview of the site in the lens online.

Video chasers are rapidly crowding out ordinary eyes and video intercoms, surpassing them in functionality. More advanced models have video / photo-fixing functions and even a unique answering machine. Often there are devices capable of displaying on any gadget everything happening outside the door, not only in your presence on the premises, but also from anywhere in the world, connecting the camera to the network; In the more expensive models there is a function to notify the owners of the arrival of guests via SMS or MMS notifications.

Standing in the store, you can get confused from ignorance and the whole variety of models, both in terms of functionality and budget. We have made a selection of the best video eyes today. The following criteria influenced the distribution of places:

1. Model cost
2. Specifications and functionality
3. Manufacturer popularity (level of trust)
4. User Reviews
5. Opinion of market experts (authoritative sources)

Top 10 best video eyes

10 JMK JK-108 Sony

The advantage of the video peephole "JMK JK-108 Sony" is that it has the shape of a cylinder, and therefore it is easy to install in a door made of wood or metal. The camera has a compact size, the lens is only 1.78 mm, and is equipped with a 1/3 "SONY CCD matrix. You can install the peephole yourself, without resorting to the services of a master, it comes with a special nut that is screwed onto the peephole body.

The model does not have a monitor, but it is possible to connect the device to a TV set, which will make it possible to see the person who has come in, and not run up to the door for nothing. The image on the screen comes out in color, there is a setting for sharpness, so you can easily look at pretty small details. The downside of this model is the lack of sound. But is this a minus on the condition that the price is fully consistent with the quality of the device?

9 Danmini Q5

The device supports three functions of operation: manual, automatic, configuration. In manual mode, you can see what is outside the apartment and record what is happening on the memory card. Automatic will allow you to take a photo or record a video when the motion sensor is triggered. The configuration feature will allow the owner to save or delete photos and videos taken during the automatic mode.

This device has a multifunctional menu, a 2.4-inch HD screen, an intelligent operating system, energy-saving mode and automatic standby. In the reviews they write that the main advantage was the ability to install it independently and without drilling, which will allow the door structure to remain intact and unharmed. A disadvantage is the files that were automatically captured in the saved photos and video folder.

8 Proline PR-VE108N

The price set by the manufacturer for the Proline pr-ve108n video peephole fully justifies its quality, which practically does not complain about in Internet reviews. The price of the camera is much lower than digital analogs, but the quality is in no way inferior to them. Returning to the reviews, it is worth noting that the device is considered to be easily mounted, so the installation can be done independently. Externally, the camera looks like a classic door peephole.

The fact that the device is equipped with a matrix "Sony" will allow you to see the image in good color. The size of 1.3 inches will provide a picture without noise and high quality images in 600 TVL. The peephole is designed in such a way that it covers the entire adjacent territory, you can easily see the hidden attacker thanks to the viewing angle of 180 ° horizontally. It is possible to use the device at a temperature not lower than 10 ° and not higher than 50 °. It is recommended to mount this model in a door made of wood or metal.

7 JMK JK-155

The budget version of the peephole is designed for those who know that “cheap and cheerful” is not a myth. Externally, it does not differ from the ordinary door peephole. The lens is simple, modular, the image of the image is colored, with good lighting it will allow you to clearly see the picture on the other side of the door, but when it gets dark, it will be difficult to see a person's face, if the area behind the door is always well lit, then the lack disappears automatically.

The video-eye has an anti-reflective coating on the case. The built-in wideband DC-DC converter allows the camera to operate from an unstable power source and use long wires. The power supply of the device comes from a constant voltage of 6-9 V. Also, the device has protection against changing the polarity of power. The camera in the form of a cylinder of small size, with an extensive viewing angle of 160 degrees - the best option in terms of price-quality ratio.

6 FALCON EYE FE-VE02

The FE-VE02 video peephole is a modern device designed to remotely monitor what is happening in front of the apartment door. It is worth noting that the video eye begins to shoot, at the moment when there is a movement, which allows you to save battery power for a longer time.

The main advantage of the video-eye users is the absence of the need to run to the door to see who has granted it, since the image transmission can occur on the screen of any device after the recorder has activated the motion sensor. It is possible to save a video of visiting guests in the device's memory, and upon returning home, the user will be able to watch the recording. Outside, this eye can not be distinguished from the ordinary door eye, so it will not attract special attention.

5 AVT-170WR

This model, made in China, "AVT-170WR", at first glance is absolutely no different from the usual eye. The device boasts a high resolution and wide viewing angle, 170 ° horizontally and 120 ° vertically, which allows you to view most of the area opposite the door. The SONY matrix recreates the highest quality image without noise, the image is transferred to the screen clearly and smoothly, without an abrupt change of frames.

Video output can be connected to any monitor or DVR. The camera has a modern design and convenient compact size. In the device’s memory, 16 melodies are stored for playing the doorbell, they can be changed as desired. It is recommended to install the peephole on doors with a thickness of 10 to 100 mm.

4 MMS-Contact

The video peephole "MMS-Contact" is a video-eye with a modern, discreet design, which combines the best technical characteristics and high quality. The color camera has great functionality - from controlling the door of the house to sending MMS messages to the host’s phone. Sending messages to the phone occurs immediately after pressing the call button. Also, this model has the function of automatically saving photos, the number of which can reach 52,000 copies.

In addition to photos, you can save videos with a duration of 10 seconds. The number of such videos can reach up to 4000 pieces. Media fixation is available both in manual mode and offline with the motion controller. The camera has such a function as anti-theft, which is triggered when physical manipulations are applied to the device. The device boasts a four-time zoom, which allows you to clearly see even the smallest details.

3 Eye BB-MOBILE GSM

This inconspicuous eye can be considered special only because it supports GSM and Wi-Fi. The device can interact with the smartphone; Before installation, you need to insert a SIM card into the peephole. The model combines several functions: a door peephole, a doorbell, as well as a record of everything that happens outside the apartment. A smart peephole will activate an alarm alert, for this you only need to press the "SOS" button in the smartphone application.

The peephole itself consists of two parts: the external one, which will allow to record everything that happens in the stairwell, and the internal one - this, in fact, is the control panel through which you can view the recordings. The control panel of this model is sensory, which is customary in times of high technology. This video peephole is presented not only in black, but also in golden color, which, by the way, is more relevant.

2 Tantos TSc-190DV

The video peephole from the Chinese manufacturer “Tantos” successfully competes with similar custom models. Its undoubted advantage is that it is fully compatible with professional video surveillance systems. Important is the ease of setup, practical interface allows you to quickly set the necessary parameters. Suitable for doors that are 60-90 cm thick.

The device is built on a 1/3 "SONY Super HAD CCD matrix, its specifications include auto-tuning of white balance and auto-enhance contrast. The peephole does not have its own screen, the color image goes to the composite video output and can be processed by any device, so by connecting it to a computer , you can constantly monitor the staircase.

1 ESCAM QF600

This is one of the most popular models of video eyes, which is most often recommended by consultants in stores, and ESCAM QF600 really deserves attention, because the device allows you to see what is happening at the door, not only being directly at home, but also at a rather large distance. Thus, the user can observe who comes to him in his absence, being in another city or even a country.

The camera transmits full-size HD 1280Х720 over the network (in the settings you can change the frame rate 1-25 and video format). For monitoring there is a special program called "XMEye". You just need to register and link the camera to the server. This is a great option for those who want to always be aware of everything that happens near his door. The camera is quite large, so it will be quite easy to distinguish it from the usual eye.

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