can you use your cellphone to correspond with the camera? I want the camera for upstairs playroom/intercom but want to be able to talk to my daughter without having a camera whoever I'm located while viewing hers. can you use your cellphone to correspond with the camera? I want the camera for upstairs playroom/intercom but want to be able to talk to my daughter without having a camera whoever I'm located... » Read More can you use your cellphone to correspond with the camera? I want the camera for upstairs playroom/intercom but want to be able to talk to my daughter without having a camera whoever I'm located while viewing hers. « Show Less
2048031
yes you can use the phone app to communicate back and forth with the camera. you can also use the app to tilt and pan the camera remotely.
2048032
I believe you can as long as you find appropriate apps, there are always more than 1 you can use either Apple or Android, I am using tinycam for Android tablet, fits the purpose.
2048033
I have not used my cell phone for this purpose but I understand you can. For info, go to www.foscam.com > Support & Help > FAQ and see question "Which kind of mobile phone can view your camera?"
805686
Yes, you can use an android or iPhone as an intercom with this camera. There is a Foscam-branded App, but my preference is one called IP Cam Viewer Pro (available for both types of phone). Read the reviews of each app to see which will be best for you.
1893049
hi, an update on my previous note...I used the locator/intercom feature with my husband. He answered his phone in the basement and it came through the intercom. Thanks for making me aware of this feature!
486250
You can, but the phone is tiny so it's hard to see pics and vids. Especially since the processor isn't fast, so you can only rely on Wi-Fi to watch videos. I had this phone for a year, I couldn't send pics through text messages, that was a downer. But it is a cute phone for someone who has tiny hands and has never had a touch screen phone before.
1594475
Yes you can. There is an app that is free to download. There is a monthly membership fee for the camera.
557001
Hello, I purchased one of these and ended up with an identical problem. I returned it to the seller and bought the Phillips VOIP model and base which sadly are discontinued. As for this phone you're experiencing trouble with, the best thing to do is to purchase the base intended for it. If not, there are other products available on the market which include a camera in the handset, though they are more expensive. I hope this explanation helps a bit. Kind regards and God bless.
52035
I, too, purchased this for my son and his wife. I forwarded your question to him and he said, "Yes, you can watch from more than one phone and you can toggle between more than one camera if you have more."I certainly hope this helps.
935944
You select which camera (room) you want to use. When baby goes to other area you select the other camera.
1267827
I'm looking for a camera and microphone I can use at work then take home to use on my home computer, to communicate with my daughter oversees. I'm new to all this and realy need guidance. THANKS!
828641
That is so helpful!! I have been trying to figure that out for a while for skype and stuff because my friends cant see me when i get online. I have a flip camera and i was trying to see if you could use it as a webcam! THANKS!!!
618451
You can use your smartphone like a remote. There is an app you download and allows you to do Wi-Fi connection between camera and phone.
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Hi Michael, You can rotate the camera to take selfies and family photos! I have photos that I will add here so that you can see examples. Thanks! Shirley Update: I can't add the photos here, please let me know if you would like me to send you the pics. Thanks!
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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
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You can always see what the camera sees anytime by using the phone to view through the camera. You don't have to wait until someone pushes the button. You can also open the intercom an talk to the person at the door while viewing them. They do not have to push to button for you to do this.
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There is a Cannon app I use so I can see what I shot or what I am about to shoot on my iPhone and I have ability to share my shots from there. The camera connects directly to the app but you do need the internet connection from your iPhone to share. The camera uses bluetooth to connect but it is not a mobile device with own internet access. I hope I gave you the info you need. Good luck with it.. it is a fantastic camera... My iPhone 6 plus will be fun too but there is noting like a solid, capable DSLR in your hand :) with a great lens of course :)
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Very useful. You can download your pics wireless to your smartphone and remote control the camera with your smartphone. You can delete pics from the camera with your phone as well. You can save and print pics wireless also. It can be a little tricky to get connected to your phone but once it's done it's a very useful feature. I was on a line at Disney viewing and deleting pics with my phone while the camera was in it's bag.
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You can use wifi to connect your cellphone, so when you take a picture it saves that directly to your phone. Ideally an SD card is worth the purchase, but not entirely necessary!
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No. I have not found a way. You have to log into the camera through the app.