Can this camera be used as an IP camera? if I will connect it to an IP DVR and would I be able to watch it on my Iphone?
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This camera is a BNC composite video camera, works well with IP dvr, not to be mistaken with an NVR or network video recorder witch records the ip address of cameras on a network, this is not a network camera, but it's still an awesome camera for a ip dvr and for the money!
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No, it's not an IP camera, it's just a CCTV camera. It can only be connected via standard hard-wired video cables.
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I have it hooked up to my IP DVR and I am currently viewing it on my IPhone and IPad through a free app.
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They say you can. There are tutorials on it. I haven't done it yet as it requires pointing your ip to a service like no ip or another name service for ips. If you do a search in forums, it's the same as setting up a security camera access point or Remote Desktop service.
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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.
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This is an analog camera. You need a DVR to record or add a video server if you want to use a computer. You should buy an IP camera.
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Yes. You can access it directly through it's IP address, the DDNS that comes with it or with a 3rd party IP Camera app for your IPad. I use IP Cam Viewer. It recognizes tons of different camera models, PTZ control and 2-way audio (for cameras equiped with speakers/microphone.)
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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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Unless you can run a DVR through a computer, they don't use DVR. they use IP addressed and VPN. You can watch from your phone or computer. I can monitor from my office everyday.
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Can this camera be used standalone, or must it be part of a security system? I am looking for a camera to watch two pieces of property (two cameras) and alert me via text/email, so I can decide whether to call police or not. Both locations have access to router
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It depends on the DVR system your using and not the camera. If you have this camera you would need a DVR recorder with capable iPhone app. I use a defender DVR with the ASee app and mine works great. Your probably looking for a complete system.
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These cameras rely on the DVR for mobile access, they are NOT network/IP cameras. I have two connected to a Samsung DVR, I use Samsung mobile app call iPolis to monitor from work.
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its not ip based....its an analog camera that can either be connected to a tv or a dvr.
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You would need some video capture software. This is NOT a USB or IP camera.
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Yes, the camera has a pretty decent set of tools/services/options built into it. It will be necessary to forward the IP ports on your router/firewall in order to view it. You will want to purchase the Blue Iris software to go along with this camera anyway for advanced DVR recording. It will also let you stream live as well as playback from archive. The Blue Iris software will be much easier to work with rather than the camera software. The picture quality is amazing.
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I bought the ip cam viewer app and was able to set it up see it on the same network but once I leave the network it wont work. Something about the ip address not being static but always changing. I was unsuccessful in setting up the record either since I'm not an IT guy. I think unless you really know networking it's pretty complicated for a noob like myself. There are couple of free ip camera viewers out there so check it out. I'm able to view, pan, and tilt with the one I got. Just wish I knew how to take advantage of the full potential. Sorry I couldn't have been a better help.
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I have mine recording to a synology disk station. You get 1 ip camera free but any other you have to buy a licence which will cost you 60 bucks per extra camera.
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Hi Nathan. I ended up returning this product. My husband wanted this but we currently rent a house and you need to run power to this camera which would require drilling holes. It is not totally wireless. I had also bought a package which came with the software needed to watch this. You could watch it on a computer or cell phone, but if you want it recorded, you need the DVR box.
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We were able to plug it into an Iphone and get it to work. It doesn't have the best quality though. You may be better off just using whatever recording system is on your device.