Understanding Hardware

Comprehensive Support and Pre-Configured Hardware from HDOnTap

HDOnTap is dedicated to assisting you every step of the way, from explaining various hardware options to ensuring a smooth setup process. When you purchase hardware through HDOnTap, it comes pre-configured and tested, arriving ready for an easy self-installation.

Fixed Position or Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Camera

Network; PoE Injector or PoE Switch

Microphones; Mic or Line Input Audio Solutions

Cabling & Environmental Housings

Connectivity; Hardwired, Wireless or Satellite

Power; Utility Power Source or Off-Grid Solar

Fixed vs. Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Cameras

For a consistent static view, opt for a fixed camera. These cameras offer a single angle, requiring manual adjustments if you need to change the view.

For greater flexibility and dynamic coverage, choose a PTZ camera. PTZ cameras allow remote control capabilities and programmed automated tours, enabling you to capture multiple angles and vantage points for a comprehensive livestream experience.

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Image Quality

Webcam image quality depends on camera resolution, sharp focus, lighting conditions, and bandwidth availability/capability. HDOnTap has solutions to assist you with each of these factors.

Image Resolution; 720p HD, 1080p HD up to 4K Ultra HD

FOCUS; Optimize Focus for a Clearer Image and Attention on Your Subject

Lighting Conditions; Adjust Settings Based on Lighting Conditions for Enhanced Image Quality

Bandwidth; Support Higher Resolution Streaming with HDOnTap's Adaptive Bitrate Streaming Services

Camera Zoom & FOV

Field of View (FOV) refers to how wide a scene a camera can capture—wider fields for landscapes or crowded spaces, and narrower fields for specific details or subjects.

Zoom functionality enhances a camera’s flexibility. Optical zoom uses the lens to magnify the image without sacrificing image quality, while digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image digitally which can result in a loss of image quality.

You’ll need a balance of FOV and zoom settings to effectively capture your desired subject matter. HDOnTap is here to help you find that balance.

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Infrared & Night Vision Cameras

To ensure clear visibility in low-light conditions or complete darkness, select an infrared or night vision camera. These cameras use infrared technology to illuminate scenes without visible light, providing clear, high-quality footage even at night. Ideal for wildlife monitoring and security applications, infrared and night vision cameras ensure your livestream is always effective, regardless of the time of day.

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Protect Your Investment with Weatherproof Camera Enclosures

Not every camera is built to withstand the elements. Ensuring your camera is inherently weatherproof or properly enclosed is essential to protect it from potential environmental damage. That's why we developed our patented camera enclosure systems.

Our camera housings are designed to safeguard and preserve your hardware with features such as circulation fans, temperature regulation, non-corrosive materials, and rust-proof construction. Each enclosure comes with secure mounting hardware for reliable installation.

HDOnTap’s sister company, X Stream Designs, specializes in manufacturing enclosures that protect your equipment from moderate to extreme conditions. Their innovative designs even include a patented, self-cleaning dome, ensuring your camera remains clear and functional in any environment.

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Internet Connectivity

A stable internet connection is essential for live streaming. When a hardwired Ethernet connection isn’t possible—due to distance limitations (over 100 meters) or challenging terrain—HDOnTap provides reliable alternatives to keep your stream online.

We offer a full suite of remote internet solutions, including fixed wireless, bonded cellular, and Starlink satellite uplinks. These technologies enable high-quality video transmission from even the most remote or mobile locations—no wired connection required.

Whether you’re streaming from a mountaintop, coastline, or rural habitat, our remote uplink options ensure your camera stays connected and your audience stays engaged.

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Crew raises a communications tower on a rocky coastal outcrop under a clear blue sky.

Off-Grid Solar System Power Live Webcams for AZGFD

Rugged power and control enclosure with batteries, relay modules, and fluid reservoirs mounted outdoors

Technician working on off-grid power system with batteries and wiring in a remote coastal forest

Technician installs a wildlife camera system at a watering hole on Mpala Ranch in Kenya, with an elephant in the background.

Off-Grid Power Solutions

When power and internet aren’t available at the camera location, HDOnTap delivers reliable off-grid solutions engineered for remote environments. Leveraging solar, wind, and methanol fuel cell technologies, our systems provide sustainable power with remote monitoring and smart power management.

Perfect for wildlife habitats, outdoor events, or remote landscapes, our custom off-grid systems are designed to keep your live stream running continuously—even in the most inaccessible locations. By utilizing renewable and alternative energy sources, these power solutions reduce environmental impact while ensuring uninterrupted streaming.

From solar panels and battery banks to fully integrated smart control systems, HDOnTap’s off-grid power options enable flexible, eco-conscious deployments that push the boundaries of where live streaming is possible.

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PROTECT YOUR EQUIPMENT

Camera Housings for Any Environment

HOME OF THE WORLD'S ONLY PATENTED SELF-WIPING, SELF-CLEANING OUTDOOR CAMERA HOUSING

Engineered for all climates and conditions, our integration-ready outdoor camera housing was intuitively designed to meet the needs of both the surveillance and broadcast markets. Each system is powered by our proprietary web-enabled X|Smart System Tray incorporating an integrated four port 10/100 network switch, 12VDC / 24VDC / PoE power distribution and climate control.

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