Organization of video surveillance is in demand among home users who want to monitor an apartment, house, adjacent space, and in business. Increasingly, video cameras are being integrated into smart home systems. Video surveillance can be implemented independently, but to simplify the task, some telematics service providers offer their own comprehensive solutions. There is one for both individuals and corporate clients.
Unified video surveillance system Rostelecom
No subscriber will use an incomprehensible service or function, the meaning of which he does not understand. This also applies to Rostelecom online Video Surveillance.
The main purpose of this proposal is to ensure home safety. With the help of purchased and installed equipment, users will be able to:
- monitor events happening at home online;
- receive messages and alerts about important events;
- view videos containing all significant events over the past week;
- upload individual video fragments;
- remotely control a CCTV camera.
The listed functions are enough for equipment owners to have no doubt that their home or protected area is reliably protected. And in the event of an unexpected unpleasant situation, the user will learn about it in a timely manner and will be able to take the necessary measures to eliminate it.
Similar services are provided for entrepreneurs who decide to install surveillance in their yards, offices or shops.
How much does Videocomfort cost?
Tariffs and cost of video surveillance depend not only on the required number of cameras, but also on who the contract is drawn up for. It is one thing if it is concluded with an organization, and quite another if we are talking about an ordinary client.
For office
For representatives of various companies, the cost of use is:
- 300. For 300 rubles per month you get the connection of 1 camera with the ability to store recordings for 3 days.
- 500. 7 days of storage will cost you 500 rubles.
- 700. 10 days for 700 rub.
- 900. Maximum shelf life 14 days. You can get it by connecting to a tariff for 900 rubles.
Additionally, for an additional fee, you can purchase additional service packages:
- SMS notifications
- Video analytics (queue length, facial recognition, people counting, heat maps, attendance tracking).
You can find out more about the cost and full list of conditions in the attached file.
For home and apartment
For individuals it is even easier. The cost of the basic tariff is 350 rubles. There are only 2 tariffs: full dependency and Full HD+. Within them there is a gradation according to the storage period of records (7, 14 or 30 days).
How does Video Surveillance from Rostelecom work?
Having understood the purpose from Rostelecom, it remains to understand the requirements and basic operating principles. Camera owners should be aware that the system requires:
- Internet speed of at least 512 Kbps;
- modern browser, updated to the latest version;
- an application that allows you to remotely control equipment (optional).
If the above is present, it is worth focusing on the work process. Without going into too much detail, the whole procedure looks like this:
- the camera takes pictures and sends videos to cloud storage;
- some of the records recording someone’s activity are saved;
- the user himself is able to watch the rented room live;
- When suspicious activity occurs or attempts are made to obscure the camera, notifications are sent to the subscriber about what happened.
In this case, the subscriber configures the main features of the camera independently.
It is important to clarify that the number of video cameras available for installation is not limited. But you can only watch one online at a time. To switch to recording from another device, you need to stop viewing the previous one.
Reset
Certain moments may lead to the need to reset the online camera settings from Rostelecom. In this case, you should use the following steps:
- Turn off the camera from the network, then wait a few seconds.
- Press the Reset button on the back, connect to the network and hold it. When everything is done, you should wait another 10 seconds and then release.
- For the first two minutes, the LED will light up in different colors, indicating the modes, and after another two minutes it will flash red.
- If there is a sound signal. It indicates that the settings have been reset and a connection via Wi-Fi network is expected. Otherwise, repeat the above steps.
In order for the camera to start working, you must again provide it with a login and password via a barcode to connect and activate the work.
Price
The main expense that those wishing to install a video camera will face is the purchase of equipment. Currently, the provider offers 3 main types of cameras, presented in the table below.
| WI-FI video camera DS-2CD-VC1 | HiWatch DS-I120 | HiWatch DS-I122 | |
| Purpose | For indoors | Outdoor, cylindrical compact network | Street, dome, network |
| Permission | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 960 | 1280 x 960 |
| Viewing angle | 92° | 69,4° | 92,5° |
| IR range (maximum) | 10 meters | 15 meters | 15 meters |
| weight | 400 grams | Doesn't matter | Doesn't matter |
| Additionally | – | Day/Night mode and IR cut filter | Anti-vandal protection, day/night mode IR filter |
| terms of Use | – | -40 to 60 degrees | From -40 to +60 degrees |
| Total cost and price per month in installments | 4990 (300 rubles monthly) | 5990 (300 rubles with an initial payment of 1200 rubles) | 5990 (RUB 300 down payment – 1200) |
Cameras for business are presented in a wider range and have different prices from those indicated. Details must be clarified at service offices or when calling the contact center.
Frequently asked questions
It is worth considering the list of questions that arise from users when using an online camera
- Where to buy equipment? You can choose an option on the Internet – resource smarthome.rt.ru. In addition, you can contact the sales center or customer service offices. Today, such an opportunity is opening in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Soon it will open in Krasnodar and Yekaterinburg.
- Where can I view my camera's serial number? It can be found on the back of the device above the connector where the power cable is connected. There are 9 digits in total.
- How many cameras can be linked to an account? As much as the user needs. However, it will not be possible to simultaneously view information from each camera. Only a still frame of it will be displayed on the screen.
- Why won't the camera connect? Here it is important to check the main points and requirements for the full functioning of the equipment. This is a network connection, 2.4 GHz frequency for Wi-Fi, validity of Internet connection, entering a QR code.
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Tariffs for "Video surveillance"
By paying for a Rostelecom video surveillance camera, users will receive the right to a year of free service when paying the entire cost of the equipment at once or 2 years of free use of the equipment when purchasing in installments.
All this makes tariffs much more important and relevant for entrepreneurs:
- Base;
- Minimum;
- Optimal;
- Maximum.
A description of each of them is presented in the table.
| Base | Minimum | Optimal | Maximum | |
| View full video (number of days) | 3 | 7 | 14 | 30 |
| Uploading videos (per month) | Absent | 2 | 20 | 100 |
| Duration of uploaded recording (minutes) | Absent | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Access via links | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Undeletable videos (minutes) | 10 | 20 | 60 | 240 |
| Cost (rubles) | 250 | 400 | 750 | 1200 |
Additionally, daily service is provided with its own prices, depending on the requests and wishes of clients. At the same time, the main criteria affecting the cost are related to storage time and the amount of information collected. Depending on them, the price ranges from 6.57 rubles. per day with minimal requests and 49.28 rubles. at maximum parameters.
Features of tariff plans
If you purchase a Rostelecom camera in full for 4,990 rubles, the Video Surveillance service will be provided to the user free of charge during the first year of use. This tariff will include archive recording for seven days, as well as the ability to store video clips from the client. The broadcast will be carried out online in the downloaded mobile application, as well as using the user’s web account.
Each saved clip can be stored for a maximum of 30 minutes in length. However, their number is limited to five. In addition, you can use the function of creating video screenshots, as well as mp4 clips. To get all these benefits, you should contact the provider's office to purchase equipment before the end of May 2021. When the annual promotion is completed, the monthly cost will be only 300 rubles.
When a Rostelecom user has home Internet or connects to it, he can use the package. The promotion will last 24 months, during which you must pay 300 rubles. This is a kind of installment plan during which no changes to the tariff plan will be possible. Starting from the 25th month, the price will not change in any way, but the subscriber will have the opportunity to independently adjust the tariff in the direction that will be interesting to him.
How to connect a video surveillance system?
The process of connecting b2b cameras can be divided into 2 main stages:
- installation of equipment in a suitable location;
- registration on the official website.
With the first part, users will not encounter any difficulties or difficulties. The second stage is to create a Rostelecom video surveillance management center - a personal account. The mentioned process contains the following steps:
- you will have to start by visiting the official portal of the company and going to the registration page;
- here you should enter personal information, including last name, service region and contact information;
- after which all you have to do is accept the terms by checking the appropriate boxes and click the “register” button;
- the next step is to log in to your personal account and open the “my devices” section;
- here you will need to click on the button prompting you to add a device and specify that a camera will be added;
- after which you just need to follow the system’s recommendations.
If the actions turned out to be correct, immediately after adding the device it will start working.
Smart home “OnLime”
In Moscow, Rostelecom operates under the OnLime brand. Therefore, for residents of the capital, a different procedure for registering in the Smart Home system from the Internet provider in question is provided.
Registration
- Follow the normal registration procedure described at the beginning of the article. However, at the stage of selecting a region, you must specify “ Moscow” and check the box “Link “Smart Home” to the “OnLime” profile“.
- Now enter the personal account number of the OnLime subscriber.
- Enter the confirmation code sent to the linked number.
The further registration procedure does not differ from the standard one.
Otherwise, the Smart Home LC works for residents of the capital in the same way as for other regions.
How to install and configure Rostelecom video surveillance?
Knowing how to connect an IP camera, users will only have to figure out how to configure the device. For this purpose, there is a special subsection with the appropriate name in your personal account.
It contains control of the provided functions and parameters that can be changed. Additionally, you need to visit the “scenarios” section, which allows you to make detailed and precise settings.
To use the system, you will need to switch to the “desktop”, where the basic actions proposed by the developers for subscribers are available.
In addition, the operator provided installation of the equipment by a specialist, but this service is paid. Its cost should be checked with the call center operators.
Advantages and disadvantages of the system
The main disadvantage of the described system will be the limited storage period of information provided by Rostelecom cloud video surveillance. There are many more advantages:
- home safety and control of what is happening in the surrounding area;
- the existence of remote control if you download the provider’s mobile application;
- special notifications about ongoing events;
- the presence of a setting that allows you to adjust the use of the program;
- the opportunity to purchase equipment and use it for 2 years free of charge.
Other advantages will become noticeable after you start using the technology and your personal account.
Application area
Cloud video surveillance from Rostelecom has found application in various areas - from the simplest “video baby monitor” to large security and surveillance complexes at enterprises. It may be useful for:
- at home or cottage, monitoring children, housekeepers, elderly people, and simply as an element of a security system;
- in warehouses and stores - to monitor the work of warehouse personnel, track the presence/absence of goods, monitor the performance of sellers and other employees of their duties;
- obtaining information by the employer about the employment of its employees;
- control over the activities of inspection bodies, and so on.
