Need Wireless Webcam
 

I want to install a wireless webcam in my house, I have an 802.11N router.

Just need something basic that I can watch remotely away from the house.

Our neighbors just got robbed, they broke into their house two nights ago,and my wife saw on tv about some lady had it installed in their house,and were able to catch the thieves. Well, I need to install one now

Any recommendations?

I have used and prefer the Panasonic units, especially the ones with with remotely controllable pan/tilt/zoom function. They are very useful but so often omitted to reduce cost. Look for Network Cameras on their site.

Linksys and D-Link also offers their own units, but they don't have pan/tilt/zoom functions.

Check this site out. If you can get past the boobies, they have some interesting technology.

Seriously, nothing X10 sells is worth a penny. Stay clear of all their junk.

If you want something cheap without Pan/Tilt/Zoom (or audio), check out these Airlink101 units:

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...31&dcaid=17902

I've installed tons of them, and they are rock solid, plus they are supported in most Network camera applications (I recommend WebcamXP).

Otherwise, I'll second the recommendation for Panasonic.

I'll Be following this thread......

Ive looked at some of the Panasonic gear... too bad they are all sooo bloody expensive here in Argentina... :mad:

a few questions ,

if its wireless how is it powered ?

Batteries , 110v ? solar ?

and can you have more than one and switch viewing to whichever one you want ?

And also do any have motion detectors in them .

thanks

Rally

Just a point of clarification... If they were at home at the time they were robbed. If not, they were burglarized. Either way I'm sorry to hear.

There are systems that allow multiple cameras so you can blanket your entire house and watch it from the web.

There are also systems or at least cameras that have motion detectors and can either start recording what they detect motion or send you an e-mail.

I have a Linksys WVC54GCA Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera.

They are about $89 on amazon. The thing has worked flawlessly from day one. It can also be set up to shoot an email with photos/video when it detects motion. I monitor the camera from my iphone while on trips.

The only problem is, if you only get one you end up getting a very narrow view of your home.

Even if it wasn't junk, thanks to their creativity of more or less inventing popup ads several years back I will never ever buy anything from them.

Wireless means these cameras use 802.11 wireless networking to stream the video over the network. They still need a power cord.

well, go back to www.m-w.com :D Robbed is correct either way. And it's "burgled", whole we're at it. :D

HTSC

Unless you have a security guard sitting at a monitor with his hand on a joystick scanning your property, I think that pan/tilt/zoom cameras are an unnecessary expense for a home security system. You can have a half dozen of the Airlink101 cameras mentioned by ScottC covering multiple entry points for the cost of a single pan/tilt/zoom camera.

I also like to put a camera inside the house covering an area likely to be used so that a close-up of the thieves might be obtained.

Needless to say, cameras do not prevent break-ins. A good alarm system is your first line of defense.

If you set up a network of cameras, can you still monitor them all remotely from the iphone?

Are there blackberry applications that support these systems?

I have done this with Windows Mobile phones using a Q-See DVR. I haven't used it myself, but here is one way to do it with an iPhone. Here is remote camera software for iPhones, Blackberrys, Androids and Windows Mobile phones.

thanks wdwright. we do support all of the phones listed as well as itouch and winmo pda. also you will start seeing some Android pda, tablets, netbooks, etc. coming out this year and next.

we currently support over 20 manufacturers and 200+ models of ip cameras and video encoders. video encoders can be used for analog camera and dvr support.

we are also currently developing specific versions for dvr companies. you should see some of those being released in the next couple of months.

currently the iphone version is only for a single camera. multicam versions were submitted last Thursday but we will see how long until they are approved. if you contact us here Contact Us Click Here we can add you to our monthly enewsletter for updates on when this will be released along with preview videos.

we have free trial demos on all interfaces except iphone/itouch. demos are limited to 10 days/2 cameras.

if anyone has any specific questions feel free to contact us directly via the link above.

Youtube videos:

• Android: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yf36_XBsgnA
• Blackberry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXsVD_GAek0
• Iphone – Itouch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZdEF-sViZo
• Windows Mobile: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u180VX_W_j8

The Airlink (above) and the Linksys (below) both require AC power.

just as a thought , I am sure the AC power is converted to a low voltage , so you "might" be able to set up a small battery (motorcycle etc) , charge that by solar and use that power for the wireless camera ,

Rally

Please excuse me for being a little technically 'challenged".

I have a home in Florida I want to monitor. If I but the Airlink 101, am I correct in assuming that I only need a 110v power source. The unit will connect to my router, wirelessly.

So, at this point, how do I view the images remotely (in New Jersey). I assume that the Router and cable modem must always be 'on', and that I access it thru the router whose IP address I know? The router is a Belkin F5D82304.

Is it a lot more complicated than that?

You'll need a remote monitoring application. It comes with one, but I'm not 100% sure it can do remote viewing.

Thanks, Scott.

For the price involved, I will probably give it a try, though not for a few more weeks until I am back in Florida.

I use a LOREX LNE30003 Wireless Network Camera. $250 or so.

http://focusoncctv.lorextechnology.c...t.aspx?id=1965

It has a built-in web server and connects flawlessly with 802.11b/g or Ethernet. Does motion-detection, remote monitoring over the web, iPhone/iPod Touch access, etc. Low-light LEDs. It even has two-way audio. Compatible with Mac or Windows. Very secure (you can even password-protect the Javascript if you want!)



I have no affiliation with LOREX other than being a (satisfied) customer.