Go Back
  • For Business
  • |
  • Warnings
  • Data Suite
  • Newsletters
  • Advertising
  • Superior Accuracy™
24 dead, dozens of girls at camp missing after catastrophic flooding in Texas. Read the latest Chevron right
Tropical Storm Chantal forms in Atlantic before landfall in South Carolina. Get details Chevron right

Columbus, OH

91°F
Location Chevron down
Location News Videos
Use Current Location
Recent

Columbus

Ohio

91°
No results found.
Try searching for a city, zip code or point of interest.
settings
Columbus, OH Weather
Today WinterCast Local {stormName} Tracker Hourly Daily Radar MinuteCast Monthly Air Quality Health & Activities

Around the Globe

Hurricane Tracker

Severe Weather

Radar & Maps

News

News & Features

Astronomy

Business

Climate

Health

Recreation

Sports

Travel

For Business

Warnings

Data Suite

Newsletters

Advertising

Superior Accuracy™

Video

Winter Center

AccuWeather Early Hurricane Center Top Stories Trending Today Astronomy Heat Climate Health Recreation In Memoriam Case Studies Blogs & Webinars
Air Quality Alert

Weather Blogs / WeatherMatrix

Gadget Test: Sharx Security Cameras

By Jesse Ferrell, AccuWeather meteorologist and senior weather editor

Published Jun 14, 2013 12:41 PM EDT | Updated Nov 9, 2014 12:04 PM EDT

Copied

As AccuWeather's resident Gadget Guy, I'm always on the lookout for new ways to observe the weather. Sharx Security has sponsored a recent upgrade of our statewide AccuCam Weather Camera Network, which includes two of their outdoor cameras, one in Vinco, Pa., (upslope snow capital of the state) and one in York, Pa. In addition, I've installed both the wired and wireless versions of their cameras at my house. (The video below was captured with Infrared night vision at the Vinco location):

These cameras stream live from your home or business and act as both a security camera and a webcam. They can do what most other "IP" or "Network" cameras can't, which is record motion-detection video and stills both on the camera itself (memory card), or on your computer (with their MultiView software), or transfer them to your website. I like to run the Multiview software full-screen to show four streaming cams at the same time (or more, if you have them).

Here's AccuFan Ron Shawley's video review of the outdoor cam:

PROs:

Reliable: These cameras never crash or disappear off the network, a problem I've had with past cameras.

Night Vision: Sharx security cameras are the only ones that I've tested that can see at night (making moonlight & dim lights brighter, or completely viewing Infrared in the dark).

CONs:

Advanced Setup: Advanced setup, such as FTP and motion detection, can be hard to setup, but if you have a manual (I did not) you'll probably be fine.

Resolution: The current Sharx cameras run at 640x480 (VGA) resolution, which was the standard for webcams until recently. Many cams have now gone HD, and Sharx is already working on an HD version.

*Disclaimer: Product was supplied for this review, but neither I nor AccuWeather get a cut of sales.

Report a Typo

Weather News

Weather News

24 dead in Texas, 25 girls from Camp Mystic missing in flooding

Jul. 5, 2025
video

Rescuers save person clinging to an electric pole amid Texas floods

Jul. 4, 2025
Weather News

Record sargassum seaweed piles up on Caribbean islands, Gulf

Jul. 2, 2025
Weather News

Alabama teen in ICU after lightning strike hits boat, causing burns an...

Jul. 2, 2025
Show more Show less Chevron down

Topics

AccuWeather Early

Hurricane Center

Top Stories

Trending Today

Astronomy

Heat

Climate

Health

Recreation

In Memoriam

Case Studies

Blogs & Webinars

ABOUT THIS BLOG
WeatherMatrix
Jesse Ferrell
AccuWeather Meteorologist and Social Media Manager Jesse Ferrell covers extreme weather and the intersection of meteorology and social media.
  • Astronomy
    with Dave Samuhel
  • Canadian weather
    with Brett Anderson
  • Global climate change
    with Brett Anderson
  • Global weather
    with Jason Nicholls
  • Northeast US weather
    with Elliot Abrams
  • Plume Labs on Air Quality
    with Tyler Knowlton
  • RealImpact of weather
    with Dr. Joel N. Myers
  • WeatherMatrix
    with Jesse Ferrell
  • Western US weather
    with Brian Thompson

Featured Stories

Weather News

Wildfires are tearing through a popular tourist hotspot in Greece

1 day ago

Weather News

‘Shark Whisperer’ swims its way into our shark obsession

18 hours ago

Travel

Fourth of July gas hasn’t been this cheap since 2021

4 days ago

Weather News

What makes fireworks burst with vibrant colors?

18 hours ago

Health

There is no safe amount of processed meat to eat, new research shows

2 days ago

AccuWeather Weather Blogs Gadget Test: Sharx Security Cameras
Company
Proven Superior Accuracy About AccuWeather Digital Advertising Careers Press Contact Us
Products & Services
For Business For Partners For Advertising AccuWeather APIs AccuWeather Connect RealFeel® and RealFeel Shade™ Personal Weather Stations
Apps & Downloads
iPhone App Android App See all Apps & Downloads
Subscription Services
AccuWeather Premium AccuWeather Professional
More
AccuWeather Ready Business Health Hurricane Leisure and Recreation Severe Weather Space and Astronomy Sports Travel Weather News Winter Center
Company
Proven Superior Accuracy About AccuWeather Digital Advertising Careers Press Contact Us
Products & Services
For Business For Partners For Advertising AccuWeather APIs AccuWeather Connect RealFeel® and RealFeel Shade™ Personal Weather Stations
Apps & Downloads
iPhone App Android App See all Apps & Downloads
Subscription Services
AccuWeather Premium AccuWeather Professional
More
AccuWeather Ready Business Health Hurricane Leisure and Recreation Severe Weather Space and Astronomy Sports Travel Weather News Winter Center
© 2025 AccuWeather, Inc. "AccuWeather" and sun design are registered trademarks of AccuWeather, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | About Your Privacy Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

...

...

...