Does this camera have "two way" communication (i.e., can the user text the unit to request real time picture or change settings remotely)?
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Yes & no. The 2014 model had the 2-way communication feature because it operated via SMS text messaging plan. However, the 2015 model operates on an AT&T; data plan & at the moment the camera only texts pics to end user. I contacted tech support when I got the 2015 model last month & asked them if this feature would be added. They responded that they are working on a website that would allow you to communicate with your camera, but it would be 2016 before this happened.
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The 2014 does and it works like a charm! The 2015 don't so make sure you get the 2014. I think this one is the 2014 but I'm not 100% on that .
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There's only a few commands you can send the camera I haven't found one yet about sending you live time pictures by request only when it is triggered
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Yes if you are the controller number you can add up to 4 numbers or emails and all users can ask for realtime pictures
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Yes, the Code Back Special Ops camera does have two-way communications. Settings can be changed via text messages to camera, and the camera will take photos at request via text message.
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2014 does think they are having I problems with 2015 but are working on it.
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yes it dos have that feature,its a two way intercom that is built into the cameras,as soon as the cameras detect motion on the out side of your house,the sound and video comes on the moniter that is in the inside of your house,which lets you hear and see the person talking on the out side of your house,then if you want to talk to them with out even opening the door,you just push the talk button on the moniter and they will be able to hear you talk and its real loud and clear,i installed this system for my father in law and it works real good for him.
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Yes, you can connect locallyBest way is to call Foscam customer support and they will help you set it up however you like
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Yes, you can connect locally Best way is to call Foscam customer support and they will help you set it up however you like
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I beleive this would be an option, in my application I was able to connect remotely to my camera and control and observe as well as have the camera send via email or text as many as 6 images when motion was sensed. I used this successfully in my application and was very pleased with its reliabilty. Image quality was excellent and send/receive times were in the area of 10 seconds.
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You can use the remote to switch the camera on/off, take still pictures or start/stop video recording. There is no time delay picture function.
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Yes. And if your camera has the setting, make sure you set it to "uncontrolled" PoE; some PoE devices can talk with each other and adjust power, but this doesn't.
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The only external control of the camera that I am aware of is through an app on the smart phone. It can hook up via WiFi and a router or directly from the cam to the smart phone. An app called Panasonic Image App is used on the controlling device. I personally have not found a use for this and have had difficulty in getting a consistent connection but that could simply be as a result of my ignorance. From a video and still pic standpoint this is one awesome cam and I am completely happy with it.
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There's a menu when you ping the camera 192.168.0.178 I think it's under advanced settings you can set the LED to off so it doesn't blink...
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Some cameras are setup to reverse the image themselves, so without changing any settings it depends on the camera. But the unit provides a setting, so you can have it either way.
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I don't think there is a way to set up an alert but the camera status changes to "offline".
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You are looking for an IP camera. No, this is not an IP camera that allows for remote access. This is a small, portable, self contained time lapse camera.
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No, it does not have this capability. It's a simple, yet functional camera, without all the bells and whistles. Though does offer access to view video remotely, via mobile app.
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No. It is a single rear facing 5 megapixel camera, but you can send and receive picture messages with it, yes.
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Yes. Setup (including adding the extra camera to the system and getting synced to the app) was easy. I did not have the problem that another responder reported; my system works without being hard wired into the router. The app is a bit flaky, but it does allow you to toggle between cameras.
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I believe it does but have not looked nor activated the function. This is a highly functional updated camera, so I think it has this feature.
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I have found none and have tried several. The instructions are extremely poor and the setup even worse. Honeywell claims this as a feature but doesn't support it. If you are using a Foscam, I recommend using the Foscam app so you can view cameras anywhere over the internet.