Does this system need to be connected to the internet before it can be used to record or save data?
341386
No, the internet connection is only for remote viewing. There is an app for remote viewing.
341387
Dear Amazon Buyer, no, it does not have to be connected to internet. Only if you want to remotelly monitor via Apps or any other devise logged to internet. As an additional information all camera cables are same lenght so from console all cameras will be at same distance but in desired directions. It is not WiFi ready.
341388
Each camera is set to record, data is stored on dvr per channel. Does not have to be connected to internet. Connection to internet is needed only if you wanted to connect to dvr remotely through smartphone or computer. I have not done it yet, but I understand you can save the recorded data to a computer.
341389
No it doesn't ,the Internet connection is just to stream on you Mobil devise
1823525
You need a dvr with Internet access to connect the camera to most dvr now have that feature. If you want just a camera you need to install an IP CAMERA.
1647037
It doesn't, but should. This product would be utterly fantastic if you could record directly to hard drive. I don't like monthly-yearly bills. Oh well--this companies lack of foresight is another companies opportunity. Yes--I feel wifi enabled home security will be huge in the future. I am currently working on a home security systemusing raspberry, or ardino. When completed I will post the free schematics on physibles.com
1314088
You can get hardware that allows you to record onto the computer. The hardware is a memory hog. Or maybe it is software.
1730054
Hello, we have yet to test it with Network Attached Storage, but if it's treated the same as an external hard drive, you can record to it but only on continuous recording mode. As it is right now, we support recording right to a PC on the network via IE browser (with ActiveX enabled) or iSpy, which is a third party IP camera recording application. We do have a cloud-based storage solution in the works...we're currently about 3 weeks out from going live with it.
86098
From what I understand,all data is recorded to the camera's internal chip. I believe nothing goes to the internet,unless you request that it does. I use a l6 GB micro chip and that covers a great amount of time.I use it for protection when on trips. All detected motion goes to your designated email account to view a snapshot of livetime of what triggered the recording.
2265278
Not unless you want to have access to you're system from any location then yes you would need to have it set up online other then that this system works awsome.Ive had it for almost a yr and I can honestly say I have no complaints.
1481755
I have not explored the option but from my installing it, it does not seem possible without an external recording device from the output on the device.
1953951
You need to have a LAN set up, the cameras can connect either by ethernet cable or wireless. You can record audio and video using Internet Explorer that you probably have already, the cameras also come with a separate Foscam Client program that will do it also. Be aware that long recording times will use up a huge amount of drive space, these are not meant for continuous recording.
1905663
Thank you. for recording, internal hard drive is required. unable to record directly to a cloud server or networked NAS. Regards
180343
No. It can be used as a stand alone system. You will need a monitor to view what has been recorded and to make any changes.
1151298
It won't work without internet access for the remote camera to work, since you have to run your computer 24/7 at the location. Save your money and stay away from this security system. Do a little research, and buy a quality unit.
1537904
I don't think so. You can only have data through witeless connection to the internet
1581739
I don't have mine connected to either a computer or internet. I believe you only need to connect them if you want to view remotely (from your phone or computer). I have mine set to record for 30 seconds so if I want to view video later I can do that. I don't have a need for remote viewing so no computer or internet needed.
2026578
It connects to PC via the USB port to upload the photos / video. It does not connect to Internet nor function as a web cam.
1653488
No it does not need to hooked too a security system I have mine on the blue iris software on my computer it's a great software to record video from ip cameras . If you know how to port forward the ports in your router and jazz than you can see on your phone using ip cam viewer app
417911
No, you don't need the Internet for it. However, I have to say that I've upgraded to logic Pro X. It is absolutely extraordinary. However, you do need an initial Internet connection for that.