Most systems allow you to toggle between and Still (or JPEG) modes. Here’s the difference:
The camera sends a series of high-quality JPEG images. It looks crisp, but the movement is "jumpy." This is ideal for low-bandwidth connections where you only need to see a "check-in" every few seconds. viewerframe mode motion
is the engine behind effective live surveillance. By prioritizing the "flow" of the video over the perfection of a single static frame, it allows users to witness events as they happen in the real world. For most modern security applications, it is the standard setting for a professional monitoring experience. Most systems allow you to toggle between and