Does this product require a PC be running in order for it to work? I really want a camera that will only need to connect to my wireless router.
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No, PC not required. You can setup the camera using the mobile phone. My camera connected to WIFI network. Works great! Highly recommended!
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I installed this product on my cell phone and am able to access it at work and hundreds of miles away. I can also access my email and the internet. I don't see why you would need to run this on your PC. You can install up to 4 cameras and view them all at once. It would be easier to see the 4 screens on a computer screen than a cell phone though. I hope this answers your concerns.
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EL, no, not at all. The APP runs via iPhone/iPad, for example, independently of the desktop. Additionlly, it operates on the dektop pc at the same time if you want it displayed there, as well. (Unlike some that only allow you to install/use on 2 products at the same time.) Last night I accessed mine from True Value Hardware and while I was at Walgreens, via my iPhone. While at my HP Desktop back at home kept an eye on things with screen minimized & in corner of screen. I AM having a problem with their software on my iPhone! I have to delete & reinstall after every use & the co is not answering me on Twitter. FLAWLESS on iPad & desktop. EL, no, not at all. The APP runs via iPhone/iPad, for example, independently of the desktop. Additionlly, it operates on the dektop pc at the same time if you want it displayed there, as well. (Unlike some that only allow you to install/use on 2 products at the same time.) Last night I accessed mine from True Value Hardware and while I was at Walgreens, via my iPhone. While at my HP Desktop back at home kept an eye on things with screen minimized & in corner of screen. I AM having a problem with their software on my iPhone! I have to delete & reinstall after every use & the co is not... » Read More EL, no, not at all. The APP runs via iPhone/iPad, for example, independently of the desktop. Additionlly, it operates on the dektop pc at the same time if you want it displayed there, as well. (Unlike some that only allow you to install/use on 2 products at the same time.) Last night I accessed mine from True Value Hardware and while I was at Walgreens, via my iPhone. While at my HP Desktop back at home kept an eye on things with screen minimized & in corner of screen. I AM having a problem with their software on my iPhone! I have to delete & reinstall after every use & the co is not answering me on Twitter. FLAWLESS on iPad & desktop. « Show Less
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From their description the answer to your question is NO. You do not need a PC to be running as the camera has it's own IP address. However I am finding that the camera is flakey and loses it's address and fails to reconnect automatically.
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Based on my experience, yes the system works off wireless if you want to monitor the video locally (ie, the monitor and the cameras are on the same LAN). However, if you want to view the video remotely, you need to plug the monitor into the router.
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I don't think it can be used wireless without cable connections. You can setup it with your wireless router to monitor it through your smartphone or laptop but connection between this system and cameras is just physical. There are some other wireless systems available from Swann I think which be costly.
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The software seems to want it plugged into the router at first while you set it up, after it is setup though it can be used as a completely wireless cam (Except for the power cord of course.)
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Cameras are wireless so not connected to computer or router by wires. Cameras need only be synched with router and plugged into the wall. BTW, their customer service is horrific.
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No, it does not need to be hooked up to a computer. It works through your router and ip address. At home you would view it through a local ip address. Remotely you need to setup a dns page that will link to your dynamic ip. I use Dtdns. With router permissions most of it can be setup through the cameras admin page.
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Thx for asking! I've problem to get it connected to my wifi. My computers can detect it only when the camera is connected to the router with the cable. But when I remove the cable, my camera cannot be detected! I bought it on Sept 2014... Not sure if I can return it. &#128546;
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No, it needs to be connected to a DVR receiver and a power source. Even wireless cameras need a power source . . . . So there is never a true wireless camera. It is best to take the time and wire all your cameras for you security needs. And make sure that they have the right power adaptor if you buy them separate from a kit. All the best.
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This camera is not a wireless camera... Best performance is to run a Cat5 Cable using a PoE switch
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Yes but its so difficult to configurate the cams with wireless conection. 3 different specialist came to my home to configurate the cams with the wireless connection and anyone can do it. I have to put it directly to the router. You have to considerate your buy and choose other brands that is more easy to install.
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You cannot connect the camera to a computer. The ethernet socket is for connecting it to the router, which you need to do in order to set it up. Once it is set up you can disconnect the ethernet cable and connect to the router through wifi. If you have not bought this yet, I would look at a different one. I have five of these types of cameras. They are all knock offs of the Foscam camera. I have had good luck with all of them except this one. I had it set up at our camper so I could keep an eye on things there. I could almost never connect to it, and when I did the response was agonizingly slow. It would reboot for no reason constantly, which means more waiting. I tried three of the other cameras just to rule out other hardware and the internet connection. They all worked great and very fast. I just packed this camera up to send it back to Amazon. Do yourself a favor and buy the Wanview or the Foscam. They are about the same price. Those are the two that I have that work best and are the fastest.
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Not sure I totally understand your question. If you plan on using the Y-Cam via WIFI, you do need to connect the camera to your router when performing the initial setup. When you connect the camera to the router it apparently searches out the homemonitor website when you power up the camera if everything is normal. When you are in the process of setting up your on-line account with your computer you will need the number on the rear side of the camera. This apparently links the camera to your account via the home monitor website. Once the camera is recognized, follow the remaining steps in the setup, unplug the camera and position it where you want it. In addition to needing to be connected to the router you will also need to power the camera during the set up process. After setting up your account for the first camera, you will need to also plug in each successive camera directly to the router, one at a time. In my case when I initially connected a camera to the router and plugged it in the camera would not connect to the homemonitor website. My problem ultimately turned out to be an old router. I simply upgraded to a new router....aside from getting my cameras working, my internet connection is noticeable faster. Another thing you need to do is ensure your router is WPA or WPA2 secure.....at least that is what I learned from Y-Cam customer support.
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Hi, yes but you will need to open port in your router or set up DMZ. Camera comes with per-configured DDNS, which works great on pc, phone or tablet.
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i dont know about the software for PC. but for the camera you have to set it to stay awake for it able to transmit the wifi signal.
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Camera works as long as it has wifi connection and that the wifi is commecting to the internet. There is a slight delay depending on your wifi speed, but for us it has not been a problem. We just bought cheap audio monitors as a back up.
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You will need to run cables - however, FYI, even "wireless" cameras still require a power source.
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yes, I did. Was greatly disappointed to find out I had purchased a camera that would not wirelessly respond to my PC. Had to go on-line for the monitor. Watch specifically for the unit you consider will match the model of your chosen camera.