Can this camera record to a remote computer through the internet? What is to prevent a burgler from destroying the video by simply stealing the camera?
1158204
yes, but you will need software to do this. I have a synology nas that has a free application called surveillance station that you can connect the camera to and record. im sure there are several other applications that can do the same.
1158205
This camera can record to an sd card, locally to your c drive or to an FTP server. Per the documentation it has to record to the SD card in order to copy to the other locations. You don't have to have special software as it has it's own user interface. It can, however be controlled by software such as Blue Iris. I have found foscam to be a little glitchy, but it is amazing technology for the price. Previous models didn't have the SD card and had to record locally or to an ftp server.. The sd card is a nice addition.
1158206
I have blue iris software on a computer on the same network as the camera. The computer is hidden. Camera is triggered to record on movement. Blue iris software configures the motion trigger and video recording.
896807
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.
1109677
It will work fine. You will not be able to review it remotely, but can play it back manually from the DVR.
1834567
There are instructions with the camera. You download a program from the website and enter the unit number. It links up. That is the only way to record the video. I had to leave the program open on my computer for it to record. The program is IPcamsystem.exe. It shows up as plugCAM on my computer. A friend did everything for me, so if you need more detailed instructions, just let me know and I will ask him for you.
1257168
The only way you can remotely watch the cameras are with an internet connection. The cameras have a dvr box that must be connected to the internet. Without doing so you can only see live images on a screen
728980
I use mine with my TV that has a built in VHS tape recorder for surveillance, I don't know how you'd play recorded video on your PC. It's a very good little camera, and the crooks don't even know that it's there. I'm thinking about getting another one.
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Absolutely! Download iSpy video surveillance software (free - google it), Set up your camera on your computer or home network. No need to be on line unless you want to remote view (offsite) your camera. I have six cameras set up this way with no internet access.
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You have to designate a place. Hard drive, email server, cloud...designate a place to store video. That's the point, it's a WIRELESS camera, so the images it records can be viewed and stored remotely. If the images were stored on a memory card in the camera, that would defeat the purpose. Someone wishing to defeat the surveillance could just disable or steal the camera, and they would have the record too. Whereas if the images are on an external hard drive or server somewhere else, they stay accessible.
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You can monitor the system through a web browser, so any computer on the network should be able to access the cameras and recordings online. It doesn't work well on safari, but chrome and Firefox work wel.
487139
Yes, all it does is carry the protocol. So some video can't be recorded. This device doesn't filter that out
153144
You can plug it straight into your computer or iDevice. Both will recognize it and let you record without any additional equipment.
369703
Unfortunately no. The recorder must be connected to the router that is receiving the signal from the cameras. The saved recording however can be accessed remotely using an app. A high speed connection works best. 20 mps +.
1371054
You have to connect with the Internet. And you can't record manually, only through your computer can you begin to record
1406212
Hi friend:This camera have a software with which you can record pictures o video directly in a computer o external hard disc drive, also i can recomend you a compactible software that i'm using with this camera, it name is BLUEIRIS, you can download it in your PC o in your smartphone, this software give you a lot of administration options for you security cam, and is so cheap. Right now i'm using blueiris software with a external hard disc in my pc.
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Yes. The camera will begin to record video when it detects motion and you can set it to send you a text alert. When I receive texts, I log in and watch live video first and then go back to watch what has been recorded. If someone is stealing your packages, they should smile because the theft will be recorded.
1073998
I've got to make an assumption that you are using a security system, and is the basis of your question. If your security camera has digital output, it can be recorded and stored on an external hard drive.
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You can set this camera to record a short video clip when it detects motion using the Foscam IP Camera Tool program. The problem is you have to keep the window open in IE all the time or it won't record. I use Blue Iris software to manage my video cameras and much prefer that to the IP Camera Tool.