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Home > AT&T's video security monitoring service is an innovative pathway to remote video surveillance
May 29, 2008
By: Lynn Bryant
AT&T has a video security monitoring service that
provides customers with real-time remote video surveillance
capabilities through their cellular phones. Their service,
which is called,
AT&T Remote
Monitor, has made it easier for families to stay
connected with their homes and loved ones while they are
away. Small businesses would also benefit from the ability
to remotely view store traffic or monitor cash register
activity. During the remainder of this article, we will take
a closer look at the features and benefits this security video monitoring service provides.
This relatively new service from AT&T gives customers
remote access to both live and recorded video from the video
surveillance cameras located within their home. Other
specific features of the service include:
- Comprehensive alert features -- The Remote
Monitor service provides automated alert functionality
that can be easily customized. For example, a user can
program the service to send a text message alert to a
specific cell phone when motion is detected. In addition
to sending a text message, you can also program the
system to automatically turn on specific lights within
your home, or automatically trigger a surveillance
camera to begin recording. Customized alerts can be sent
either through email or text message.
- Extensive environmental sensor options --
Most video surveillance cameras on the market today come
with some type of motion sensing device. The cameras
that work with AT&T's Remote Monitor service do as well.
However, you have the option of incorporating several
other sensing devices as well. You can purchase sensors
that monitor activity at any windows or door, sensors
that monitor for water leakage, and sensors that monitor
for temperature changes. Incorporating this
comprehensive array of sensing devices ensures you will
be kept apprised of any abnormal event the moment it
occurs.
- Remotely control lighting in your home -- You
can also purchase wireless power controls to incorporate
into your monitoring system. These allow you to remotely
control the lighting as well as other major appliances
within your home. You can set the system up to
automatically turn lights on when a sensor detects an
abnormal event, or you can remotely turn the power on or
off as well.
AT&T's Remote Monitor service is available to all
customers that subscribe to
AT&T's wireless services (formerly Cingular Wireless).
The service will work with the following
compatible cell phone or PDA devices.
To get started with the Remote Monitor service, you will
have to pay a one-time fee of $199.00 to purchase the Basic
Starter Kit. Larger and more feature-laden kits are
available at higher prices. Then you will have to pay a
minimum of $9.95 per month thereafter to gain access to the
service. The Basic Starter Kit comes with a fixed position
IP camera, two Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) modules, a wireless
door/window sensor, a wireless gateway, and all necessary
software and instruction manuals. You can also purchase
additional cameras or sensing devices to easily expand your
system if you desire. .
If you have been thinking about incorporating a video
surveillance system that provides remote monitoring
capabilities for your home or small business, you should
consider this service from AT&T. If you are interested in
learning more about this service, you can visit their
website at www.attrm.com for more details.
About the Author
Lynn Bryant is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Video-Surveillance-Guide.com. Your
definitive guide to video surveillance equipment, CCTV
cameras and wireless security systems for home and business.
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