Will this camara sent text messages to alert motion detection?
1954228
The software on this camera is not good. And customer service is non existent for US. The only thing I could successfully do was watch. Record function and motion function did not work as advertised. Neither did smartphone app. Find something else!
1954229
In addition to what was already said, I would like to add that gmail by default blocks the camera from sending emails. You have to enable access for less-secure apps in gmail to get around this.
1954230
I actually really love this little camera. There are virtually no instructions but if you play with it some, you can get it to do many cool things. Customer Service is difficult. They would always respond, but could not always help me because of the language barrier. The alerts were one of the most difficult things to set up. I had to play with it for quite a while. I was able to get it to email me. If you have a "phone" email address with your phone number, you should be able to use that to send you a text instead of an email, but I have never configured it that way. I did not really have a need for motion detection. Good luck. I actually really love this little camera. There are virtually no instructions but if you play with it some, you can get it to do many cool things. Customer Service is difficult. They would always respond, but could not always help me because of the language barrier. The alerts were one of the most difficult things to set up. I had to play with it for quite a while. I was able to get it to email me. If you have a "phone" email address with your phone number, you should be able to use that to send you a text instead of an email, but I have never configured it that way. I did not... » Read More I actually really love this little camera. There are virtually no instructions but if you play with it some, you can get it to do many cool things. Customer Service is difficult. They would always respond, but could not always help me because of the language barrier. The alerts were one of the most difficult things to set up. I had to play with it for quite a while. I was able to get it to email me. If you have a "phone" email address with your phone number, you should be able to use that to send you a text instead of an email, but I have never configured it that way. I did not really have a need for motion detection. Good luck. « Show Less
1954231
I actually really love this little camera. There are virtually no instructions but if you play with it some, you can get it to do many cool things. Customer Service is difficult. They would always respond, but could not always help me because of the language barrier. The alerts were one of the most difficult things to set up. I had to play with it for quite a while. I was able to get it to email me. If you have a "phone" email address with your phone number, you should be able to use that to send you a text instead of an email, but I have never configured it that way. I did not really have a need for motion detection. Good luck.
2021011
Yes, the motion is detected through the camera. The only thing is you may get some reflection from the IR night vision LEDs. The motion sensing is sensitive to light changes so when near a windows it will detect motion if the the sun switches brightness because of clouds. I get lots of snapshots of just light changes, which it ok for my purposes but would not be ok if you where to want an alarm to sound on motion detection. These cameras are sensitive to light since they are made for indoors and it can get too bright for the camera if there is direct sunlight hitting the camera.
1912015
no, just i can check your e-mail for the alerts , but i can check your cameras with your smartphone in real time , is very easy
981954
Put the camera on motion detection and will email you of any motion. Don't keep the camera on all the time leave it on motion.
1549978
It does send an alert when there is motion but doesn't automatically start recording...unless I have NO CLUE. I have to manually go online to hit record. I would like these cameras a lot better if they recorded all the time...otherwise they are great!
1690487
I only have mine taking snap shot alarms. I'd call FOSCAM to see how you record the output. It would probably take a dedicated computer with LOTS of memory.
1912013
I havent tried to set it up to send me a text, but if you have the phone apprunning in the background it will alarm when motion is triggered.
987774
Hi, this camera needs to be on all the time, and it does not send out messages. You just need to check it on your phone when you want to. Irene
608273
Yes, the motion detection (setup thru blue iris) works very well with this camera.
363780
I use and app on my iPhone called iCam. I have multiple cameras at my home and work and all of them show up on my iOS devices. Additionally I can choose to record motion event and or send me text notifications when there is motion. Works flawlessly.
278579
its a feature that is controlled by your security dvr, not the camera. so yes on my stem, it will motion detect/record.
208992
Nope. Any motion sensing would have to be done in the software. Most modern systems do it this way, these days. Keeps the cost down on the camera, anyway.
737680
I don't see why not. But keep in mind, any movement such as breathing will trigger the cam to send an email note. I use iphone to monitor the foyer activities .
2179587
Hello... This particular camera does not automatically follow and focus on motion detected objects. There are cameras on the market that do, but those are very spendy.
1721314
Yes it should come with a motion sensor setting. You can select and program each camera in the settings menu.
2100778
No, the camera itself does not. The camera is just a camera and requires a DVR for viewing. We have a Lorex BlackBox DVR and it handles the motion detection and notification emailing.
1201062
The one I purchased works fine. It does have a very sensitive motion sensor with a wide angle. Check to see if there is any moving object within the swath of the detector.