Does anybody have any info., on the D-Link Cloud Services? I understand that live-time viewing is free; I want to record 24/7. Does the D-Link Web Portal allow this service? If so are there fees associated? How much? Does anybody have any info., on the D-Link Cloud Services? I understand that live-time viewing is free; I want to record 24/7. Does the D-Link Web Portal allow this service? If so are there fees... » Read More Does anybody have any info., on the D-Link Cloud Services? I understand that live-time viewing is free; I want to record 24/7. Does the D-Link Web Portal allow this service? If so are there fees associated? How much? « Show Less
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Yes. If u have a wireless router thru a provider (Verizon,Comcast,cable vision) then I do not recommend this product.
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We use this camera with a wireless router. We have learned the farther your camera is away from the router signal source the slower it operates. However, you can also connect directly to it using ethernet cable. Or, connect it to a modem/router using ethernet cable.
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I think you have a router and may not know it, perhaps its one of the modem/router combos, in any case you will need the router as you need to do to do port forwarding for you to be able to view remotely. In your internet address bar type in 192.168.1.1 and go there. it should bring up a user name and password for the router, default is usually some combination of Admin/Admin or Admin/blank. Good Luck
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If you have internet and WiFi, you at least have a modem and a wireless access point, unless you live in a community that provides WiFi to the residents. For ANY camera system, if you want to be able to watch the video remotely, you need a router that can be configured for port forwarding. That kind of configuration is not rocket science, but requires some basic networking knowledge. If you don't know the meaning of terms like "IP address", "subnet mask", "NAT" and "port forwarding" I strongly suggest to look for someone that can do the work for you.
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How are you currently getting Wi-Fi, through a cable modem, DSL of some sort? Your hardware may already have a built-in router providing Your Wi-Fi. You do need an Ethernet port on a router to set the camera up for use over Wi-Fi. Once you have it working over Wi-Fi though, you no longer need to use a wire.
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Hi.If you already have an existing network and multiple computers are already connecting, then you already have a router system at your home. Your modem may already have routing functions built-in to it. In that case you wont need to get a router.Thanks.Cisco-Linksys Supporthttp://homesupport.cisco.com
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Not sure how you have wireless internet without a router. However, yes you need a router, the camera is useless without one.
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There is an annual fee of $50 for this DVR or you can pay a 1 time fee for $150. The DVR with the subscription would include that fee. I have to say that my Simple.TV was returned to Amazon as it just had too many issues and frankly didn't work very well. I purchased a Channel Master DVR+ from Channel Master and it's AWESOME! I paid $250 for the DVR, $40 for the dongle (for wireless routers) and $13 for shipping= $303. Amazon is now carrying "Channel Master DVR+ Bundle for 313.99 with free shipping. If you don't need everything in the bundle you might want to shop around. This DVR has about 2 hours of recording time so an external hard drive is necessary. There is an annual fee of $50 for this DVR or you can pay a 1 time fee for $150. The DVR with the subscription would include that fee. I have to say that my Simple.TV was returned to Amazon as it just had too many issues and frankly didn't work very well. I purchased a Channel Master DVR+ from Channel Master and it's AWESOME! I paid $250 for the DVR, $40 for the dongle (for wireless routers) and $13 for shipping= $303. Amazon is now carrying "Channel Master DVR+ Bundle for 313.99 with free shipping. If you don't need everything in the bundle you might want to shop around. This DVR has... » Read More There is an annual fee of $50 for this DVR or you can pay a 1 time fee for $150. The DVR with the subscription would include that fee. I have to say that my Simple.TV was returned to Amazon as it just had too many issues and frankly didn't work very well. I purchased a Channel Master DVR+ from Channel Master and it's AWESOME! I paid $250 for the DVR, $40 for the dongle (for wireless routers) and $13 for shipping= $303. Amazon is now carrying "Channel Master DVR+ Bundle for 313.99 with free shipping. If you don't need everything in the bundle you might want to shop around. This DVR has about 2 hours of recording time so an external hard drive is necessary. « Show Less
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Dear Customer,You would actually need to have you internet running in order to be able to view the feed live. Even if you are all on the same LAN network, you would still be required to have the camera connected to the internet and would have to sign in from the samsungsmartcam.com website to view the video.Best Regards,Soltech Security
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There IS a TF(CF/SD) slot to local record, but I haven't ever used it. I have recorded through the browser interface or through Mios/Vera service with intranet/internet connections (meaning local network or Internet). It's been a great camera if you have a stationary spot you want to view day or night. The only issue I had was IR glare from a window which prevents me from viewing through the window when it is low light.
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Buy the DCS-932L, I have 4 of these installed at my house. DLink has an iPhone and iPad app they will allow you to view cameras remotely one at a time. There is an App called "Viewer for Axis Cams" by EyeSpyFx. This App is available for iPhone and iPad. It is $4.99, and will allow you to view up to 6 DLink Cameras at once.
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Well, it is the last day of June and this is still showing as unavailable and I cannot find it for sale anywhere. I am wondering why D-Link is having so much trouble with this product. Linksys has had their dual band router out since the fall.
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It depends on the brand of your DVR go to that website and log in and you should be able to view it there as well
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Yes, I am using wd tv live streaming successfully. Hence i don't need to lug my laptop around. My wife finds wdtv a bit slow but what one should be patient when you are viewing your dvr which is 3000 miles away. I have Apple TV as well but it takes a toll on my ipad batteries.
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The Channel Master DVR+ is designed for use as an OTA (over the air) antenna based DVR. It is an excellent product, it's only limitation is it receives and records channels that can be received with an antenna. The channels in question are subscription cable channels and as such, are not received by a normal TV antenna set up. You will be amazed at what you can get with a quality antenna. We are well pleased with the over 55 channels we receive, many in HD. No compressed signals or sound, EXCELLENT PICTURE. This DVR records HD and SD TV, and also has the ability to pause, rewind, and fast forward TV. I have a 1TB Seagate USB drive plugged into it, which provides over 100 hours of HD recording capability. Now the best part, No monthly rental fees !!!!!!!!!!! Hope this helps.
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There are quite a few different kind of solutions, but the general principle is the same. This camera has no on-board storage for recording, so you must use either a dedicated NVR (Network Video Recorder) device or a computer that is on 24/7 that's available to record onto. If you use a computer, you can use one of many NVR software solutions out there - some free, some not. I've heard good things about Blue Iris, GeniusVision Community Edition (free and works well), and Milestone XProtect which has a free version for up to 8 cameras and a 5 day recording limit. I'm not familiar with the others, but I know Milestone has a mobile app for Android and iPhone. If you don't wish to record, you can probably set up your router to port-forward HTTP requests to your cameras' IP addresses so you can bring up your cameras' web pages over the internet. You could then use the cameras' webpages to view the live video feeds. This would only be live viewing - no recording, and probably won't work on mobile devices since, I believe, the Hikvision camera live view window requires a plugin to be installed. Whichever option you choose, it won't be a simple plug-n-play solution.
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the Vudu app is on there, and I have a subscription, but for some reason the movies keep stalling saying there's an issue with the internet connection. Yet any other app I use, like Nexflix and Amazon, are fine. I never had trouble with Vudu on my old DVR, but it's unusable on this one.
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Yes you can choose a start time to browse (or fast forward if necessary). You can do this from the DVR itself, via a PC or though the iphone app. I dont have an android phone so cannot comment on that.
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If you're receiving digital signals through your antenna, there is a limited TV guide for each station. Unfortunately it is not as good as the guide that shows up with a cable company's DVR. Some stations only list programs up to a few hours beyond the time you access the guide while other stations guides go for up to 48 hours beyond the current time. Kind of frustrating for shows you want to record that are a few days or more out from your current time. You could access tvguide.com from your computer and write down the dates/times of those shows and manually program recording times for them on the DVR. If you're receiving digital signals through your antenna, there is a limited TV guide for each station. Unfortunately it is not as good as the guide that shows up with a cable company's DVR. Some stations only list programs up to a few hours beyond the time you access the guide while other stations guides go for up to 48 hours beyond the current time. Kind of frustrating for shows you want to record that are a few days or more out from your current time. You could access tvguide.com from your computer and write down the dates/times of those shows and manually program recording times for... » Read More If you're receiving digital signals through your antenna, there is a limited TV guide for each station. Unfortunately it is not as good as the guide that shows up with a cable company's DVR. Some stations only list programs up to a few hours beyond the time you access the guide while other stations guides go for up to 48 hours beyond the current time. Kind of frustrating for shows you want to record that are a few days or more out from your current time. You could access tvguide.com from your computer and write down the dates/times of those shows and manually program recording times for them on the DVR. « Show Less
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@Otis: Yes, you're paying for the right to use the device. Tivo refers to this as "DVR Service". Without DVR Service, you essentially have little more than just a tuner. It won't even function as a dumb VCR without the monthly fee. In part the monthly fee is used to subsidize the low up-front cost of the hardware, but if you own the Tivo for more than a couple years then you'll be paying far in excess of what was reasonably used to subsidize the hardware. In a practical sense, you are paying for program guide data and software updates. Since the box is cryptographically locked down, you don't have any alternate choice for guide data nor can you install alternate software. So, you pay Tivo to use the device, take it or leave it, it is what it is.
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You can still record a channel as a series, or new episodes (confirmed) BUT, you must have an external hard drive attached to have the full capabilities with the DVR. This also includes the ability to record 2 channels at the same time while watching a 3rd recorded episode. You do not have to schedule every single day, to get the shows you want recorded.
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That's a very interesting thought. We are always looking into what we can do to provide DVR service options that can appeal to everyone. Would you mind suggesting this as an idea for us by clicking on 'Suggest an Idea' on this page: http://support.dropcam.com/forums/20768048-feature-requests ? It would also be great to know why you would like recording for just one day.Thanks!David Corea
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I see no need to pay for a subscription and get basic service only. If you have alternatives, go with those. I like the equipment but do not like the "extra charge for a subscription to be able to record. I don't need that service so basic is my level.