Abstract: A virtual internet protocol (“IP”) modulator that allows for the viewing of streaming video from IP based network security cameras on a television receiver, set-top box, or other digital media device. The virtual IP modulator translate streaming video information from a particular communication protocol being used by the camera to a format which is more easily recognize by the television, set-top box, or other digital media device. The virtual IP modulator may be used privately within a home or within a virtual neighborhood watch program. The virtual IP modulator may receive video directly from the camera over the network or through an intermediate web server, with the intermediate web server further translating or formatting the video information to conform with a communication protocol which is recognizes by the virtual IP modulator.