Category Archives: Protocols

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 […]

MQTT vs. REST in IoT [Which Should You Choose?]

The Internet of Things IoT allows you to automate processes and make things more efficient in any context. However, none of this would be possible if you could not communicate with devices.  In order to do that, a form of language must be established to create a mutual understanding between client and device. That’s where […]

What is SSH Tunneling? (And a Better Alternative for IoT Devices)

If you’re looking to communicate with a Linux device while in a different network, it can be difficult to do so without exposing your device on the public internet. This may put your data at risk – especially if you’re running your IoT device through the cloud.  Thankfully, you can navigate around this by setting […]