1. how is the camera powered(not by battery)? 2. can the camera be triggered on by motion detect? 3. will it work if installed behind a glass window?
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The camera is powered by a standard outlet. I am not sure if the camera can be triggered on by motion detection. We use it for a continuous live feed. It should work installed behind a glass window. You just might need to make sure to keep the glass clean for a clear image.
1660987
The camera is powered by a cord with a 110volt plug. There has to be a duplex receptacle near the camera. The camera CAN be triggered my motion detect, but that has more to do with your DVR. It will work through a window during the day time, but the night vision just gets a white shine through glass.
1660988
It is AC powered so you have to plug it in to AC outlet or extension cord. The motion detect is done via dvr. It will work during the day from behind a window but not at night since IR will reflect off the glass and washout the picture
964914
Short answer is yes! Needs battery or own electic source for camera. Great indoor out a window. Effective range 100 feet and through outside wall. I thought it was worth the price.
918257
The window sensors only work when someone tries to open the window. Some systems also have 'glass breaker' detectors if someone tries to break the glass, but I don't like those as any vibration can cause them to trigger.
1682000
My camera was set to send an email when it detected motion. It was aimed through a front window towards the street and would send emails day or night when a car or person went by. It was useful for monitoring when a delivery was made to my front door. It would sometimes even send an email during lightning storms, probably due to the sudden change in brightness outside. I do not know how it detects motion, however.
1873904
No, I don't think so, it does not work when the car is turned off, unless it is connected to an external power. So normally the car will almost on move when it is recording, and the motion detection function is not necessary.
274253
It will not record through the window AT NIGHT. The lights on it shine off the window. It works just fine during the day through the window. Better without the screen, but still is fine with the screen. I love this camera in every other way.
1654365
This camera is small, but would have to be modified to work in this situation. It has a mounting bracket that is made to be screwed down to a surface, like wood or plastic. This camera requires a constant 12v power source, and you would have to build/buy a 12v battery pack. I would recommend another product for a camera that is worn...they make security cameras that are hidden inside buttons, eye glasses, hats, etc.
2149129
Yes, the camera is motion activated. It seems to run fairly well when activated. However, if the object is running it may blur slightly. You can program it to take a series of pictures (1,2,3 or 4) consecutively when activated and even program it to record video. It will take good night and day time shots when motion activated.
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I have mine connected to a small video camera with infrared lighting mounted high on an exterior wall, and use it to see who is at my door. I have a toggle switch on the power wire and I only switch it on when someone is at the door or if I want see if I have a package that has been left on my porch. It works great for that purpose.
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See the other answers. You will need an external power supply of some kind, but that is true of all cameras unless there is a battery option. Provided the amount of energy something like this would consume with a motion detector on 24/7, batteries really aren't anything but a short term fix.In terms of the camera's controls and data transfer it is wireless. It simply offers you a hard line option which if you can use it, is still the best way to go for reasons I would be happy to discuss if you need. When you first set it up it does ask that you do so using an ethernet port.
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It is activated by motion. There is a switch that you can set to adjust sensitivity, so that it will work with other light around. You can also add a little shield over a portion of the sensor, where it won't see motion or light, to make it ignore windows, or trees rustling in wind.
813261
The item is actually not battery operated, it's a video camera not photo so you have to connect it to a harddrive via a dvr that records security video. I believe they do have wireless models that snap photos when they are motion activated. But those use regular batteries that can be replaced.
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Negative. I must add that if you plan on mounting this, it doesn't look right if it's plugged in to an outlet. Most motion detectors that i've seen never have plugs, wires connected to them. With that being said, if you choose to have it battery operated, know that the batteries don't last very long and will need to be replaced often, less than 16 hours i believe. This could become expensive and may blow your cover if trying to keep this "covert". But overall this does have great color video and does it's job.
577244
Thanks for your interests. The window/door sensor can work as the glass break detectors. Because when the glass is broken, the parts of window/door sensor will be seperated, then they will send alarm to main device.
1268942
The motion is actually in the DVR recorder that the camera is attached to. So basically it would be the camera that helps detect the motion. Hope that makes sense. Thank you.
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I put it in the back of my motorhome window so I could see my car. but the battery that operates the camera only last about three hours so you have to change pretty often. It worked OK except for that issue.
816756
I took it to a car alarm installer. They hard-wired it to a power source that is only on, when the ignition is on. When I start the car, the camera is powered on. The negative of that is there is NO "parking mode" available when the engine is off.