Is it possible to move this camera from room to room in your own house (same wifi network) throughout the day? If so, how easy/difficult would that be
317804
We have had no problem with unplugging the device temporarily. It remembers its network settings and comes back up fairly quickly. You could also make use of a USB battery pack that would keep the camera going as you move it.
317805
Super Easy. I Do It All The Time. Just Unplug It, Move It, And Plug It Back In. Then Open The App And Hit The Reconnect Button.
317806
The Wifi settings are persistent so, if you remove power it'll reconnect to the same WiFi when you power it on again. You might have to refocus it each time you move it and that might be a pain since the focus is a manual adjustment. If you don't mind unplugging the adapter and refocusing it each time, it could be moved from room to room.
317807
Yes, it is possible. Just make sure your WiFi coverage is good enough for the new location.
854152
Here is probably what you want to do.1) Configure your router's DHCP server to assign a specific IP address for the camera's MAC address. (There should be a label on the camera with a MAC address printed). 2) Connect the camera to your router using a CAT5/6 cable so it would get a IP address assigned via DHCP.3) Open a web browser and connect to camera at the IP address assigned.4) Go to the Wireless setup screen, do Site Survey and pick the wireless network you want to connect to and enter the required WPA2 password.Once you confirmed the WiFi connection is working, you can unplug the CAT5/6 cable. Here is probably what you want to do.1) Configure your router's DHCP server to assign a specific IP address for the camera's MAC address. (There should be a label on the camera with a MAC address printed). 2) Connect the camera to your router using a CAT5/6 cable so it would get a IP address assigned via DHCP.3) Open a web browser and connect to camera at the IP address assigned.4) Go to the Wireless setup screen, do Site Survey and pick the wireless network you want to connect to and enter the required WPA2 password.Once you confirmed the WiFi... » Read More Here is probably what you want to do.1) Configure your router's DHCP server to assign a specific IP address for the camera's MAC address. (There should be a label on the camera with a MAC address printed). 2) Connect the camera to your router using a CAT5/6 cable so it would get a IP address assigned via DHCP.3) Open a web browser and connect to camera at the IP address assigned.4) Go to the Wireless setup screen, do Site Survey and pick the wireless network you want to connect to and enter the required WPA2 password.Once you confirmed the WiFi connection is working, you can unplug the CAT5/6 cable. « Show Less
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Yes it can. you can set up scenes. For instance, you can have a downstairs light come on at 6:22 and off at 9:48 then have an upstairs light come on at 9:55 so it looks like someone is wondering through the house. I like it since you can set random times and not on the hour or half-hour as the mechanical ones do and they can be set for different times all day any day.The lights are easy to set up, the camera is a bit more tricky since you need to do port forwarding and that takes a bit of adjusting. Once you are done, it is a great product.Hope this helps.
699277
You could but you should know that the bandwidth of ip cameras can consume a lot. So depending on how many you intend to use and also the configuration of the AP's (how many will be repeating) it can bog things down quickly. Remember that if you are repeating, it takes away half of available bw for each time you repeat.
2150383
I do not recommend using any of these wireless cameras but instead find far better performance by connecting to my router via Ethernet cable. WiFi just can't keep up. Most of the other folks having issues probably would do better by running an Ethernet cable to the camera.
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In my experience, there was no interference with the WiFi network. I had the cameras on an exterior wall opposite my router and there appeared to be no difference in the router performance before and after. I did replace these cameras as they do not perform well outside; they allow moisture to get into the electronics and invariably fail.
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I wouldn't for WiFI. I was suspect as to whether or not one would actually work. With a wired connection I might give it a shot. I would worry that you might get too much voltage drop and the camera might crash or you might have WiFi signal issues.
2021523
Again, for me is good but not the best. Right now, I do have problem with two of the 4 cameras since for time to time they enter into a blackout mode. So, I do suggest that if you are looking for a really best wireless solution, must go with something more expensive. For me is working since I don't need a 24/7 system but I would like to get it some time in the future since I paid for that.
2224821
We have some more similar cameras and they are running with the WiFi there. I also smart phone, tablets, etc., with the Wifi. I analized it from the router side, but I could not see any responses from the camera WiFi with either DHCP or fix address setting. It works fine with a LAN cable. The camera itself is fine and I am using it with a LAN wire setting now.
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This camera is NOT A WIRELESS REMOTE camera. HARD-WIRED. You want something that is WIRELESS. I purchased this one for ALMOST the same reason and I ordered it too quickly, which I normally do not do. I am a Computer geek, so I kicked myself a lot when I opened the box. I wanted to place it on the security light outside my garage door, but it is hard-wired, which cannot be used in a car UNLESS you have a router in your car ;-) I would suggest a wireless FOSCAM, which seems like it would suit your needs exactly. You can set it up on your router first with its own IP address (easy to do, if you want to continue to email me, I will help you thru it) and THEN it will operate from your car REMOTELY. If you have a smart phone or tablet (tablet is what I use) there are free apps that will allow you to watch your car remotely from your camera. If you have a home network, you can then record any movement around your car (the camera will depend on what options come with it such as night vision and motion detection). Email me again if you need help at all. This particular model, I had to send back as it was hard-wired only, which means you would have had to run an RJ-45 cable from the camera to a router for video feedback. THIS WOULD NOT WORK FOR YOU ;-) To get a GOOD wireless remote camera, will take some research on your part, but I would suggest the Foscam or the Lorex, and depending how far your car is to your door or your wireless router, will depend on what model you purchase. I hope I have helped you. I learned the hard way, too, so do not be discouraged. Look around for the best deals. Amazon and Newegg both have some great camera deals for what you are looking for......Sherry
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We have our camera connected one floor above and offset by about 20 feet from our router. It has never had connectivity issues.
187357
It's not good for traveling, the camera has to connect with the routers IP address. You can't do that on the road, this is pretty much only good for your house.
753121
Yes, there is an antenna on the camera which you can set up to link with your wireless router at home over wi-fi. You can also use a wired connection. You have to get all the information about your home network including IP address, network SSID, and password. It is a good start to look at the instructions that come with the camera, using their software, just walk through the prompts and input the information as needed.
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Hi Lisa. Basically you need to give your wifi router "permission" to have your camera transmit past its firewall. It's a little technical. You have to "open" a port using port forwarding. There may be a YouTube video that describes this using your brand of router.
1160449
Though I have not tried that, I don't see why not? There are several WI-FI based and hard wired single camera systems that do exactly what you want and are very inexpensive.
1219236
I'm not sure if this is what you're asking, but as long as the camera is connected to and in range of your Wi-Fi it will work. My Wi-Fi is in the basement and I have cameras on both the first and second floors of the house. You can view it on your phone or computer anywhere in range of the Wi-Fi simply by logging in to the Wi-Fi address of the camera. In order to view it from somewhere outside your Wi-Fi range you will need to do port forwarding. (Port forwarding allows your smart phone or whatever your using to view the camera access to your router) Once that's done you can view the cameras from anywhere in the world as long as the camera is still connected to the Wi-Fi in your house.
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NO, however keep in mind wireless cameras need a power source ie power outlet at each camera. So if up put a camera on the 4 corners of your home you will need power as well at each corner. good luck