My range is limitless IF I have my camera connected to my home network/internet. I can then view the camera as long as my smart phone has internet?
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Yes, We got it to watch our dogs. We were able to check in on them while we were on vacation in the Bahamas.
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If you are connected to the same network (ie if you are at home using the same wan/lan the camera is connected to) you can type in the ip address and view video real time. Alternatively, you can port fwd your router and purchase a dns ($20/yr) and allow yourself to view video from anywhere as long as you can get on the internet. For smart phones you can use tinycam monitor too, but only if you port fwd and buy dns. In summary, no software is needed to view realtime as long as you are connected to the same network. No additional software is need outside of network either as long as you pay for dns(www.dyndns.com) and set up port fwd on router.
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Same problem here. It seems now you can only manage the camera from the same network/lan/wlan, meaning the computer or your cell phone and the camera need to connect to the same router at home.
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Yes. The cameras are IP based so the data is limited to a standard telecom link which is 295'.
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yes, you can use the free TRENDnet app on your Android or Apple cell phone once you have installed the camera. That includes what glsbrakes said about a basic understanding of wifi (connecting IP camera to your router, assigning a static IP address to the camera. It gives you a live view remotely and options to take photos or record video directly to your cell phone during monitoring. I use mine to send an email upon motion detection on my front porch as well as send images to a hard drive connected directly to my router.
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Yes. The camera ships with a software CD that allows you to view your camera from the PC. You can also download apps (iPhone, android) to view the camera from your phone/tablet. You can also view the camera from any PC through a web browser (use the IP address of the camera). Setting up your phone to view the camera from outside your local network is a little trickier, but it can be done.
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I experience the situation. The camera and dvr function normally when connected. To setup for networking with your smart phone or BlackBerry, then you need the zmodo software which can be obtain on the Web at zmodo.com. I have a BlackBerry so I downloaded "I P Cam Viewer" which works find. Recently I was in Canada and was viewing my cameras from there.
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The camera is only as secure as your home network. You must be somewhat tech savvy to set up the camera. If you plan on using the mobile connection, you may have to set up a port forward in order to log on remotely. These are very good cameras for the price. Just don't expect much out of the box.
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No, you don't. As long as the dvr and your phone are on the same network (ie your home network) you should be able to connect fine. No internet required... until you leave the house, that is.
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provided you only want to access it from within your home network do not bother with Port Forwarding etc. If however you wish to be able to view the cam via the internet for example when your on vacation you will need to Forward the Ports via your router personally from a security stand point I avoid things like Port Forwarding as they open your home network up to the web and potential vulnerabilities that and it's stupidly easy to do a google search for ip cameras that are accessible via the internet.
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You put the camera on your home network so as long as you are online and it is accessible from the outside you can get to it.
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Hi, Thank you for your interest to our product. Yes, as long as the set up is done correctly and your remote device have internet access, you will be able to see the image from your phone not being in the house. Best Regards, Irene Customer Service
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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No it connects to the Internet thru a wireless link and you can use an app such as IP Cam Viewer to access the camera as long as both the camera and the iPhone have access to the Internet independently.
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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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If you continue to have problems getting good reception you could purchase a wifi range extender with an ethernet port. Set up the extender in a location near where you want your camera, set it up, then connect the camera to the extender's network via the ethernet port. As long as you have somewhere to plug both devices in you should be set.
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Yes, this camera will still record under no network. You just won't be able to view anything on your cellphone.