I wish to use this ONLY as a WEBCAM and have my iphone/browser connect DIRECTLY to it through my WIFI. Is this possible or do I have to subscribe to their online service??I DO NOT want to send my camera feed into their network (even if it is free). I wish to use this ONLY as a WEBCAM and have my iphone/browser connect DIRECTLY to it through my WIFI. Is this possible or do I have to subscribe to their online service??I DO NOT want to... » Read More I wish to use this ONLY as a WEBCAM and have my iphone/browser connect DIRECTLY to it through my WIFI. Is this possible or do I have to subscribe to their online service??I DO NOT want to send my camera feed into their network (even if it is free). « Show Less
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That's not what this product is made for. Y-Cam has other similar (and cheaper) cameras that offer that. The cube HD series is quiet nice and offers a much better image quality that thi HomeMonitor camera.
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You must connect to Y-cam on your computer, but at no charge. Then you download their app to your iphone. I will know more after my trip, then the motion sensor is activated, how well this works in Europe. This is separate from my other home security. I hope this was helpful to you. Well, I guess the answer is no.
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Hi, that is the whole point of this camera, being able to watch from anywhere. Camera just needs to connect to your router wired or wireless wifi (internet service required) and you can watch the camera from a smart phone, tablet or PC from where ever there would be 3G, 4G or Wifi.
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There is an app on this device which connects to UStream.tv site, You can have live telecast for the recording. The recording can also be saved and published to youtube from ustream site. That is the only Wifi capability this camera has. The app is little difficult to use on the camera and interface is not well done. I bought this because this was the cheapest camera which could do live broadcast. Other camera's were too expensive. It did a decent job, my wifi signal was strong and I had the camera close to the router. Hope this helps.... -Ashish.
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The video doesn't actually 'transfer' anywhere. You need to connect to the device to see the video. The camera can be set up to 'push' images to an FTP server, or email them upon motion detection.If you actually wanted to view live video from this camera from the Internet, it would need to live on a public network and have its own IP. An alternate solution would be for the camera to live behind a firewall and use a NAT statement on the firewall to permit the HTTP port of the camera to be accessible from the firewall itself on some alternate port. (ie: http://ip.address.of.firewall:12345 ). It doesn't matter if you're using an iPhone, PC, android, etc. Anything with a web browser can hit the camera. The video doesn't actually 'transfer' anywhere. You need to connect to the device to see the video. The camera can be set up to 'push' images to an FTP server, or email them upon motion detection.If you actually wanted to view live video from this camera from the Internet, it would need to live on a public network and have its own IP. An alternate solution would be for the camera to live behind a firewall and use a NAT statement on the firewall to permit the HTTP port of the camera to be accessible from the firewall itself on some alternate port. (ie:... » Read More The video doesn't actually 'transfer' anywhere. You need to connect to the device to see the video. The camera can be set up to 'push' images to an FTP server, or email them upon motion detection.If you actually wanted to view live video from this camera from the Internet, it would need to live on a public network and have its own IP. An alternate solution would be for the camera to live behind a firewall and use a NAT statement on the firewall to permit the HTTP port of the camera to be accessible from the firewall itself on some alternate port. (ie: http://ip.address.of.firewall:12345 ). It doesn't matter if you're using an iPhone, PC, android, etc. Anything with a web browser can hit the camera. « Show Less
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I made this mistake too, this is a camera to be used with a CCTV which means you already have a monitor to be seen on, it's not a stand alone camera, as I think you are looking for. I didn't read the specifications properly and now I have to send it back and I ordered a WiFi / IP Camera, which can be easily set up through the computer or mobile device, you do need a current network to set it up (In case you are thinking of using it for the summer cabin or something, just an example) With IP / WiFi surveillance cameras you can set up to be recorded whether its video or pictures every period of time, although you need a computer and it has to be left on to record. I bought a Foscam FI8910W and I'm happy with it, I've playing around with it and it would do for the purpose I wanted it for, check every now and then how things are running at a work place. Hope this helps.
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Hi, I have it on the network and it streams to my Debian server running Zoneminder. It works OK for the money. If you have a decent recent version of linux (Ubuntu for instance) with java support in the browser, you can configure it on the browser just fine. I didn't try it with motion, but I see no reason not to work, since it works in Zoneminder. This is the url I user in zoneminder: http://&lt;username&gt;:&lt;password&gt;@&lt;ip&gt;/cgi/mjpg/mjpg.cgi Replace the stuff in &lt;&gt; with the proper info. I hope this helps. Even though this works fine, I would recommend you a better quality camera in the same price range, like the new D-Link. If you do a research, you can buy one with about $35 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/D-Link-Wireless-N-Network-Surveillance-Camera-W-iPhone-Remote-Viewing-DSC-930L-/360817167462?pt=US_Security_Cameras&hash=item5402610c66)
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You need internet service with a wireless router to connect the camera in order to view it on your computer or smartphone. It's a very simple setup and once connected you can view the camera where ever you are. You can make the camera private (as I do) or public so anyone can see what you are monitoring.
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logitech alert cameras were perfect for this very thing. You did not have to pay to have your OWN recordings. It wasn't wifi, instead it used the electric lines in your home to transmit the signal. It was a great system except for a few bugs. They discontinued that line for whatever reason and I cannot find any other system that will do everything it did. (it just needed wifi). But having to buy a subscription is absurd and seems to be a bad habit these days with companies wanting a continued revenue stream. One day they will realize people are tired of paying for a subscription for everything they do. logitech alert cameras were perfect for this very thing. You did not have to pay to have your OWN recordings. It wasn't wifi, instead it used the electric lines in your home to transmit the signal. It was a great system except for a few bugs. They discontinued that line for whatever reason and I cannot find any other system that will do everything it did. (it just needed wifi). But having to buy a subscription is absurd and seems to be a bad habit these days with companies wanting a continued revenue stream. One day they will realize people are tired of paying for a subscription for... » Read More logitech alert cameras were perfect for this very thing. You did not have to pay to have your OWN recordings. It wasn't wifi, instead it used the electric lines in your home to transmit the signal. It was a great system except for a few bugs. They discontinued that line for whatever reason and I cannot find any other system that will do everything it did. (it just needed wifi). But having to buy a subscription is absurd and seems to be a bad habit these days with companies wanting a continued revenue stream. One day they will realize people are tired of paying for a subscription for everything they do. « Show Less
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Sorry Ryan, I never make the test with wifi, cause I got my cam connected by wire to my network, but I can tell you I can get in to the cam by my iphone 5 without problem, the software has one way to see the cam for movile devices, than let you see and move the cam, so I think the cam will work for you ok
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Where did you read that? The interface is web browser based as well as Mobile aps. In use my IPhone and IPad all the time. There is no software download involved. Just log in via your browser.
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You can download it as you need to set the cams up on your home network. I believe there is a thread I previously left regarding the cams. I have 6 and they have all worked pretty well. Love the ISeeU software for my iPhone. They do have downloads on their site, it just takes some looking for as it is not very easy to find.
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The camera runs an onboard web application that you can log into to view the live feed in a browser. There are also third party apps, for iOS devices at least, that you can use to view live feed as well. It's possible to even configure the web application to be reachable outside your network, but there are risks associated with that and you need to check your ISP terms to make sure you're allowed to run a server (usually you aren't). The recorded videos can be downloaded from the web app or you can set it up to automatically dump them out on an ftp site or something. It's highly configurable. The camera runs an onboard web application that you can log into to view the live feed in a browser. There are also third party apps, for iOS devices at least, that you can use to view live feed as well. It's possible to even configure the web application to be reachable outside your network, but there are risks associated with that and you need to check your ISP terms to make sure you're allowed to run a server (usually you aren't). The recorded videos can be downloaded from the web app or you can set it up to automatically dump them out on an ftp site or something. It's highly configurable.
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This does not support the app directly because this model does not have WiFi. (WiFi is used to wirelessly stream video; They call the feature "MeterLink") The E40 would be the lowest model that has WiFi. (~$4000 on Flir's website). You can take images with this model, transfer them to your phone, and then open them with the app for analysis. I've _heard_ that you can connect the camera to your computer (via USB) and watch the stream connected that way, but I have tried this with mine, and it appears that the camera doesn't support video streaming because the option in the software is disabled for me.
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I have it set up and love it! I got the app on my iPhone free and I can live stream any time-- and record with no subscription. I like the motion detection notification because in the email it sends you 2 photographs. I hope this helps!
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Sorry no one has responded to you but no I don't think you can. You can use the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or any computer with a browser. Even Android devices. Not Blackberry. I've been using it for quite a while now. it works great but the convenience comes at a premium. I also have a home security system with multiple cameras and a DVR that I can host and record from home. Nowhere nearly as clean and intuitive an interface as these cameras here but the entire set up cost me the same as about one of these cameras. Not to mention the monthly fee for storage and access from DropCam. Convenient but costly.
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Ricardo, This is not correct. It will work on other networks. You only need to set-up the iphone and the camera plugged in to do the initial setup (like at home). Once set-up, you can take your camera anywhere, when you plug it in (power) to the wall, just open your app and change the wifi network to to pulbic (hotel) one, and enter password. Should work fine for your use.
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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