An ip camera delivers its signal over an IP network. It digitizes a frame or a stream of video, compresses it, and transmits it over the network. ip cameras often provide a browser interface that allows the user to operate and view video remotely. In addition, an IP Camera can be use in conjuction with a NVR to create a selecting a digital video recorder (dvr) system.

An IP Camera is a webcam, but contained entirely within the camera.