Virtual internet protocol modulator

A security system, comprising:

• a network camera utilizing an internet protocol to transmit digital video images over an IP network;
• a set-top box connected to the IP network;
• a television display connected to the set-top box;
• and
• a virtual internet protocol modulator in communication with the network camera and the television, said virtual internet protocol modulator being implemented within said set-top box;
• wherein the virtual internet protocol modulator is configured to receive the digital video images from the network camera and output the images for viewing on the television.

A digital media device for implementing a security system, comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a memory operatively coupled to said processor;
• an IP network communication device;
• wherein said processor executes computer readable code to process digital video images from an IP network camera using said IP network communication device and output said digital video images over an output channel of said digital media device for display on a television.