Selecting and connecting an external webcam for Smart TVs

Smart TVs are available with built-in cameras that allow you to communicate via Skype and make video calls. If the Smart TV does not have a webcam, then it can be purchased separately and easily connected to the device. In this case, you can not use any camera, but one designed specifically for Smart TV.

Features of external webcams for Smart TV

Cameras created for Smart TV have nuances of connection and operation. They start working after connecting to a USB connector and logging into Skype. The program is configured automatically, after which it becomes available for making video calls and other options.

Smart cameras are compact, unobtrusive, match the design of modern TVs, and have a magnetic mount.

Manufacturers create webcams for Smart TVs taking into account the level of lighting in residential areas. Typically, room lighting is weak and diffuse, but webcams provide a clear picture in such conditions.

Manufacturers also take into account the presence of noise in the apartment and outside it. The cameras are equipped with several microphones that perfectly filter out extraneous sounds, making communication at a distance of up to 4 meters from the screen as comfortable as possible.

Samsung IP video cameras

Selling Samsung IP cameras. Low prices, delivery, installation, warranty - we have been on the market since 1998!

The brand's product range includes a wide range of network equipment, which is currently the flagship of video surveillance. The basis of network video surveillance is IP cameras. They are represented in the brand in all sorts of form factors:

• high-resolution body cameras with day/night function;
• IP cameras with a varifocal lens to optimize the camera viewing angle taking into account the tasks;
• high-speed PTZ video cameras, which are simply irreplaceable when organizing video surveillance at large facilities;
• IP-video cameras for outdoor use, capable of operating in difficult weather conditions, which makes them very popular throughout the Russian Federation, and having infrared (IR) illumination;
• video cameras with zoom lenses with a zoom factor of up to 32, allowing for security at remote sites.

Many of these types of cameras can be combined in various combinations, giving qualitatively new solutions due to the synergistic effect. For example, high-speed outdoor IP cameras equipped with zoom and IR illumination.

Unlike other companies that manufacture video surveillance equipment, Samsung independently develops and produces almost all high-tech components of its electronic equipment. The company also produces its own digital video signal processors, which are the heart and brain of a modern network video camera. Moreover, Samsung is a leader in the field of creating processors for video cameras. The brand's high-tech processors are used by video camera manufacturers all over the world. The power of processors increases with each generation, and the number of functions increases. All leading experts highly appreciate the effectiveness of Samsung's image noise reduction technology - SSNR (Samsung Super Noise Reduction). This technology is adaptive to external conditions and can use both 2D and 3D filters, while not only suppressing noise, but also increasing the sensitivity of the camera. Another know-how from the company in the field of processors for video cameras is the function of increasing the dynamic range - SSDR (Samsung Signal Noise Reduction). This feature allows you to produce the highest quality images even in high-contrast lighting conditions.

Due to the fact that a systematic approach and the latest developments are used in the design, and in production the company adheres to the most stringent standards and applies a quality control system, the brand’s equipment is distinguished not only by its amazing reliability, but also by the fact that it, this equipment, remains for a very long time relevant. If we take into account the more than affordable price for such a famous brand, it becomes clear why many serious corporate clients choose Samsung network cameras. Trust your safety to the professionals from Samsung and they will not let you down.

The best webcams for Smart TV

Stores sell a large number of webcams for Smart TV from different manufacturers. With such a wide selection, it is difficult to make the right choice. Each brand has pros and cons, which you should definitely ask your sales consultant about.

According to user reviews, these can be considered the best affordable cameras.

Smart TV Camera AN-VC400 from LG – for LV TVs

LG is a global technology manufacturer. The company supplies the market with webcams designed for installation exclusively on its televisions - LG Smart TV.

Users speak well of the LG AN-VC400 camera. Characteristics of this device:

• 2 megapixel matrix;
• resolution 1200×780 pixels;
• frequency of second-by-second image changes – 30 frames;
• possibility of obtaining stereo sound;
• USB connection;
• light weight (78 g).

TV Camera Samsung CY-STC1100 – web camera for Samsung smart TV

The South Korean manufacturer produces several webcams for its TVs. Choosing the best one is not easy. Of the inexpensive options, users prefer the Samsung CY-STC1100. The camera is optimal for rooms with insufficient light levels. Sound and image remain clear even if the user is on the opposite side of the room.

Device characteristics:

• thin, elegant body (15 mm thick) that fits perfectly into the design of a Samsung TV;
• attaching to TV using magnets;
• an auto-focus camera that allows you to create video in the H.264 compression format;
• matrix resolution 1280×720 pixels;
• four built-in microphones that suppress background sounds at a distance of up to 4 m;
• the ability to encode voice messages while maintaining excellent sound quality using the Skype SILK decoder.

The Samsung camera is almost invisible when viewed from the front. Almost the entire body is hidden behind the TV. Only the panel with the lens is noticeable, which can be tilted for your convenience. When the user changes body position, automatic focusing is activated, which makes communication via Skype comfortable.

Philips PTA317 – camera for Philips Smart TV

The camera provides excellent image quality and is suitable for any Philips Smart TV Premium.

Device characteristics:

• triple image magnification, which allows you to get an excellent image regardless of the user’s location relative to the television screen;
• purity of sound when located anywhere in the room;
• creation of a panoramic image, the ability to tilt - makes communication comfortable, even if the TV is located diagonally from the chair
• focusing to infinity;
• conference calling – an option that allows you to communicate via Skype with several people at the same time, which is convenient for conversations with friends and business communication;
• universal mount for Philips Smart TVs;
• 2 built-in microphones;
• Plug and Play system.

The echo suppression system provided in the microphones allows you to transmit sound cleared of extraneous noise. People communicating on Skype hear each other's voices clearly.

Why do you need a camera for TV?

The TV has firmly established itself in every apartment, standing quietly in the corner, it has become a familiar piece of furniture.
However, the massive appearance of personal PCs in homes has led to the fact that the functionality of the “old man” has become insufficient. More and more people preferred to watch TV programs on a PC or laptop. Manufacturers of household appliances realized that they were losing their niche. It turned out that if existing TVs were slightly modified, they would again become interesting to buyers.

This is how sales of smart TVs began. The general idea is simple - expanding the basic capabilities of the device. This add-on allows you to:

• connect to the global web,
• access online videos,
• download programs and games, listen to music,
• communicate via Skype.

It’s the last point that interests us. Video communication gives new opportunities! This is not just a voice, but also what can be seen on the screen. Satisfaction from communication will directly depend on the quality of the camera that you and your interlocutor have connected.

A camera for Smart TV is needed to communicate on Skype.

Unfortunately, some manufacturers view the webcam as another method of getting rich. And it is possible to connect only one camera to their product - a proprietary one. As is already clear, its price is several times higher than the usual average market price for models of similar quality. Thus, even at the stage of choosing a smart set-top box or a smart TV, you can protect yourself from surprises in the future. Carefully read the instructions for the product you are purchasing. Make sure you can use any cameras with a USB connector.

But what if you already have such an “incompatible” smart TV option? In order not to spend extra money, you can use the “folk” method.

1. We connect your TV as a monitor to your home computer or laptop.
2. As you may have guessed, we connect any webcam for smart TV (if you have already bought it) or just any webcam to your PC (laptop) and use the wide and rich screen of your TV as a monitor.

Thus, there is no need to buy an expensive camera option.

Other connection options

For older TVs, a more complex connection scheme is used. The connection via “Tulips” (RCA) and VGA is still used.

AV-IN/OUT is a connector that is present in almost all TVs. It looks like a plug with a diameter of 3.5 mm. In everyday communication it is called a “tulip”. Mono TVs have 2 inputs, while stereo TVs have 3.

Typically, such a cord is included with the TV, or you can purchase it at a specialty store. To connect, just connect the AV-IN/OUT plug input and the three “tulip” outputs.

In a similar way, you can connect a webcam to a TV using HDMI, VGA or DVI connectors. The image is clear, rich, with sound.

Please note that VGA cables are fragile and you should be careful when connecting them.

Regardless of the model of TV or webcam, establishing a connection is very simple. By taking just a couple of minutes and applying basic skills, you will be able to use the wide functionality of modern TVs.

The devices can be used for different purposes: for communicating in instant messengers, taking photos or recording videos.

The market offers webcams from leading manufacturers and universal models that are suitable for different types of TVs.

Branded companies are developing their own webcams to ensure greater demand for their products. However, their cost directly depends on the technical characteristics, and the products themselves are distinguished by high quality and sound.

Samsung has released its first desktop monitor with a webcam and microphone. First look

Following other manufacturers, Samsung has released a 24″ desktop monitor for so-called “hybrid” users, that is, those who work remotely and often participate in online business conferences, training and other video calls. The monitor with the simple name Webcam Monitor S4 (model: S40VA/S24A400VEN) is equipped with a pop-up webcam, speakers and a microphone for full communication.

The creation of such personal monitors for desktop users is a completely logical step in the modern realities of life. Built-in cameras are currently found in the vast majority of modern laptops, as well as in professional monitors that are elements of video conferencing for corporate users. Accordingly, it is an extremely logical step for ordinary monitors to have such an opportunity.

A special feature of the camera in this model is the mechanism for its activation. To activate the camera, you need to press the center of the upper part of the monitor body so that it “jumps out,” but if you need to remove the camera, then you just need to “drown” it back into the case, where it will lock. With this mechanism, no curtains or stickers are needed on the camera, so as not to activate it accidentally or to avoid being afraid of “peeping in”, the camera will be located in the monitor body, without giving away its presence in any way.

DECLARED CHARACTERISTICS:

The monitor itself does not have a high resolution, only FHD, but it is not positioned as a gaming monitor, a simple workhorse with a twist. The IPS matrix provides good viewing angles up to 178 degrees.

The camera is equipped with an additional infrared module for the ability to work in dimly lit rooms.

There are three interfaces for connecting to a PC: outdated but still popular D-sub, Display port 1.2 and HDMI. In addition, the monitor can be used as a small USB hub with two USB 3.0 ports

The desktop mounting stand has degrees of freedom in both the horizontal and vertical planes. The monitor can be positioned for work in a vertical display orientation.

For better picture quality in dynamic scenes, the monitor supports the AMD Free Sync function:

The monitor is certified to support the “Windows Hello” function, which means the ability to unlock your computer using a biometric facial recognition sensor, to restrict access to devices, applications, websites, etc. Meets TUV Rheinland specification for no flicker and low blue light.

Source

: Samsung