An inherent advantage to having an
IP camera is its portability and usefulness. Although it does not come with any kind of security or monitoring plan, the Loftek CXS 2200 gives you several options for placement and usage, thanks to some of its key features. Unfortunately, as useful as this network security camera can be, without fitting into an overall monitoring plan, you may have difficulties incorporating it into the rest of your home monitoring system.
Loftek does not have any security services besides the cameras that it sells, so if you're looking for a security network for your home, you'll feel limited by the company's limited offering. The CXS 2200 connects to your wireless network, allowing you to set it up in any room and view the feed from any internet-connected computer. You access this feed through Loftek's IP camera software that comes with the camera. This means that the only devices you can use to view the footage are internet-connected computers. A redeeming feature of the CXS 2200 is its 2-way intercom capabilities. The camera has an on-board microphone to pick up and record audio, but it also has a speaker, allowing you to speak through the camera. This means you can set up the camera anywhere from your office to your front door and speak to people through the camera.
Loftek specializes in one product: security cameras. However, the company does not offer a wide range of cameras like other companies on this lineup do. All of the cameras are intended for a wider security network, so you should be able to implement the CXS 2200 without much difficulty. Loftek's cameras are not spectacular in quality, but they are typically priced lower than other security cameras. If you are building a home security network, you can save a few dollars by using Loftek's cameras.
Besides being a 2-way intercom IP camera, the Loftek CXS 2200 has good picture resolution and the ability to pan and tilt. When set in the corner of a room, this camera gives you a full view of the area. Surprisingly, the camera lacks a digital zoom, so you can't enlarge pictures without losing image quality. If you want to save some power and digital storage space, you can use the camera's motion detector settings, so it only takes pictures when a subject passes in front of the lens. The Loftek CXS 2200 is not the best camera in the world, but as an IP security camera, it offers some interesting features that you'll be able to use in your home.
The Loftek CXS 2200 comes with a one-year warranty. You have access to online tutorials and FAQs on Loftek's website. Like any other single camera, relocation is as easy as moving the camera to a new location. However, if you need help from Loftek, the website only provides an email address to contact support. You may have to wait days before getting the assistance you need.
Although Loftek does not offer any kind of security package to supplement its cameras, the CXS 2200 is a versatile IP security camera. Thanks to its controls and extra features, you can place this camera in any room and get good coverage. Offering a 2-way intercom function is a major bonus, but the inability to zoom in on an image limits some of the camera's usefulness. Loftek offers good support from its website, but the only way to contact the company is through email.
