Category Archives: Protocols

What Are ICE, STUN, and TURN?

As smart video surveillance has grown, so has reliance on real-time video streaming protocols in IoT like the Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) protocol. In the world of WebRTC, the terms ICE, STUN, and TURN often come up. These are protocols that ensure seamless and secure connections between devices to share data and transmit video. If […]

What to Know About ONVIF vs. RTSP for Smart Cameras

If you’re searching for surveillance cameras to buy right now for your IoT security system, you may have noticed some indecipherable acronyms in the descriptions. The most common you might see would likely be Open Network Video Interface Forum standard, or ONVIF. Another might be Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP). Both RTSP and ONVIF are extremely […]

A Complete Guide to the Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)

With video surveillance increasingly becoming a top application of smart technology, video streaming protocols are getting a lot more attention. We’ve recently spent a lot of time on our blog posts discussing real-time communication, both to and from video devices, and that has finally led to an examination of the Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) and […]

What is a WebRTC Signaling Server?

Understanding exactly how to implement the Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) protocol can be difficult. Experts often describe WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) as a peer-to-peer (P2P) communication protocol because it enables direct communication between browsers or devices without the need for data to be relayed through a central server. But despite what you might think, that […]

Guide to WebRTC vs. RTSP Video Streaming Protocols

WebRTC vs. RTSP for video streaming

What to Know About WebRTC vs. RTSP At the moment, there is a constantly increasing number of smart video cameras collecting and streaming video throughout the world. Of course, many of those cameras are used for security. In fact, the global video surveillance market is expected to reach $83 billion in the next five years. […]

What is WebRTC in Video Streaming?

A depiction of two browsers communicating peer-to-peer via the WebRTC protocol

Web Real Time Communication (WebRTC) is a popular video streaming and voice communication protocol created by Google, and is a well known option for video surveillance and video conferencing. This blog post addresses such questions as: What is WebRTC? How does it work? And what are its top applications and use cases? The Basics of […]

ETSI EN 303 645: The Cybersecurity Standard for Consumer IoT Devices

With all the concern about data privacy and data safety today, IoT manufacturers have to up their game if they want to maintain consumer trust. Thankfully, the ETSI EN 303 645 cybersecurity standard for IoT devices ensures consumer data safety and gives manufacturers a way to prove their compliance. What exactly is this standard and […]

Which IoT Protocol Will Win the Low Power Radio Race?

With the advances in smart technology over the past decade, the demand for IoT devices with lower latency has only increased. Our homes are now both more interconnected and smarter than they ever have been. Likewise, businesses are in a constant battle to be first-movers, demanding a more efficient and interoperable IoT infrastructure. The main […]