Originally Posted by
gfunkdave
Nah, the Foscam ones (at least, the one I have) has the ability to do dynamic DNS and connect over the internet but you don't have to do any of that. I use it strictly on my local network. If I'm away I VPN in to connect.
This is the one I have - Amazon has a bunch of others if you search "IP Camera".
http://amzn.com/B006ZP8UOW
Looks like they have an app but I usually just use a web browser.
I have the newer model with the "P" at the end of the model number. The "P" model is plug and play and you don't have to do any setup at all. Just
1) Download the app
2) Scan the QR code at the bottom of the camera
3) Plug the camera in and you are good to go!
I don't have to open any port or do any router settings. It is so easy. The only problem with it is that the motion sensor is very sensitive. Every time it rains, I get way too many notification emails and I have to turn it off. So hopefully no one will try to break into my house during a rain storm.
