cheap home security cameras???????

Cashin

Does anyone know any security cameras that can be activated from your smartphone/android.
or that the smartphone can act as a remote?

Answer
You can trya ptz ip cam . that you can use your mobilephone to check your home security cam. Need Internet or Wifi support.

You can also try our 3G camera. if there's no internet in a Room.

Please check our store for more detail

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/400264

Is there an outdoor security camera you can see from your iphone without recording?

NoHearYa

Is there an outdoor security camera you can see from your iphone without recording?
This is for my folks place - they don't have internet or computers.
Is it possible to just install a motion detector camera and check my iphone once in a while to see what ever goes on outside?
They are having quite a number of thefts outside their place day and night.
Thanks

Answer
The Foscam IP cameras are good. They have a programmable motion detector alarm, and can be viewed by iPhone and Android. I have a few, they are reliable.

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How do I set up a Wifi security camera to stream online and/or to a device with an internet connection?

rkcompsys

I use an extender/repeater to get my primary signal. This allows me to use my laptop in my store. But, I'm not always in my store. I want to get a Wifi security camera but I don't know how I can set it up on my present extended connection. I know that some will send a signal direct to my Wifi tablet/phone, but wouldn't that require me switching connections from my internet to the camera signal? If possible, I want to be able to continue to operate on my internet connection, while having the ability to monitor and/or save the camera stream to my device. Is this possible? and.. how is it possible? If I wanted the camera to stream to a web address, would that also be possible using an extended internet connection? Remember, using an extender does not have a hard-line. Please, any help is greatly appreciated.

Answer
Google for "foscam ip camera" these camera can connect wireless to your LAN and can be access anywhere, and there are foscam apps on iphone or android

http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/wireless-ip-security-camera/

What are some useful android apps?

New Me

I have: (other than games and music apps)
Battery saver app
To-do app
E-reader
Daily workout app

What are some other apps that you find useful or that could come in handy?

Answer
avast! Free Mobile Security
Adobe Reader
Photo Editor
PandaApp for Android
SPB Shell 3D
Cymera - Camera & Photo Edit
Antivirus Free
LINE
Pianist HD - Finger Tap Piano

You can download games free at Free Mobile Helper. Just download Free Mobile Helper free at http://fmh.macrobile.com/?r=001 firstly.
And you can also get Free App Center free at http://fac.macrobile.com/?r=001 to download games and apps directly to your android!

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Looking for a Security Camera that Streams to the Internet for Live Monitoring and Capture. Anyone Make One?

Eric

Looking to add a bit of security to my home. So I am seeking a camera that streams video to the Internet for live monitoring and and will capture in the cloud. Does anyone make something like that?

Thanks in advance!
Eric

Answer
I had one from Lorex before, but it wasn't all 'recorded' in the cloud. I was able to view live footage from my iphone/android or laptop, but it would only record it when I set it to from my laptop (and it stored it on my laptop...using a lot of storage space). It did have a 'motion detection' feature though, it would take pictures and send the pictures to my email when motion was detected, or record to my laptop only when motion was detected. That came in handy.

If your looking for something that records all footage so that you can rwd/fwd/pause your going to be spending a pretty penny on a DVR/storage.

With mine, the camera required the minimal following:
A power source (I plugged mine into an extension cord coming from my porch)
A WiFi connection


It all depends on how much $ you would like to spend as to whether you can get what you want or not.

How do I set up a Wifi security camera to stream online and/or to a device with an internet connection?

rkcompsys

I use an extender/repeater to get my primary signal. This allows me to use my laptop in my store. But, I'm not always in my store. I want to get a Wifi security camera but I don't know how I can set it up on my present extended connection. I know that some will send a signal direct to my Wifi tablet/phone, but wouldn't that require me switching connections from my internet to the camera signal? If possible, I want to be able to continue to operate on my internet connection, while having the ability to monitor and/or save the camera stream to my device. Is this possible? and.. how is it possible? If I wanted the camera to stream to a web address, would that also be possible using an extended internet connection? Remember, using an extender does not have a hard-line. Please, any help is greatly appreciated.

Answer
Google for "foscam ip camera" these camera can connect wireless to your LAN and can be access anywhere, and there are foscam apps on iphone or android

http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/wireless-ip-security-camera/

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How does live monitoring from security camera's work?

Metal

We need a security camera for our home. When away, how does live monerting work through your iPhone or Android ? We live our little dog alone all day and would like to be able to check on him by this security camera too. Do you have to have a internet hookup, or phone hook up, how does it work to be able to broadcast that video to your iPhone or Droid?

Answer
Hi "Metal":

The most important thing to have, when setting up an internet-based camera (called an IP camera), is to have a good broadband (non-dialup, always on) internet connection at your house. It doesn't have to be high-speed cable modem (from your cable company) or fiber-optic (like Verizon FiOS or ATT U-verse), but at least a DSL-line from your phone company.

The IP cameras (or even a webcam connected to one of your computers) need to be connected to a home "network" or LAN (Local Area Network) via either WiFi --for wireless cams-- or using regular Ethernet (Cat5 or Cat6) cables to an internet router. If you just plan on having one camera connected to your PC, then you could use the computer as the "router", but routers are cheap ($20-$40 if you shop wisely) and simple to set up.

Your iPhone or Android device would simply use a web browser to log onto your home network, using an IP address & password, and you would watch your camera just like watching a YouTube feed, except that it would be "live".

Here's a YouTube demo of this using an iPhone, by a good security camera company: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnP_Dbqn1Cw&feature=related

There are plenty of other YouTube demos and tutorials, if you search around. I added a link to Swann cameras' website tutorials (they're the largest seller of DIY security systems) in my Sources below, as another good information resource.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

"Power Over Ethernet" Security camera bundle?

ram156

I need to find a security camera bundle, containing cameras that are POE(power over ethernet) and can record to a remote server.

If the bundle contains a DVR system, its preferred it has extra channels for expansion.

Answer
DVR and POE are 2 different systems.

DVR uses analog cameras that are then recorded to a DVR. (Digital Video Recorder)

IP sends video over networks and records on a NVR. (Network Video Recorder)


POE is used to send power and video over a network cable but you are limited in range, routers and cameras.

Here is a DVR that will work perfectly for you.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com/x4s.htm

This DVR converts analog cameras so that they can be transmitted over the network or internet as well as storing images stored on site allows you to distribute video over LAN and WAN networks. (internet and network) this way you have both on site storage and recording at that location. You can even view and take snap shots with smart phones such and android and I-phone.

POE:
As for running power and video over the same cable use Baluns they allow you to send both video and power over a standard Cat 5 cable. Analog will give you better images, faster transmission and wont slow down your network so I highly recommend them over IP cameras.

You can even do up to 16ch: http://ascendentdvr.com/baluns/bal-a16r-32vo.html

Bundle systems are often cheaper but you rarely get the performance out of them.

You want every camera to be designed to give the field of view you need, each camera should be picked specifically for each camera location.

You cant just buy a 4 camera package and expect it to give you what you want.



Unfortunately many people buy very low end systems which have poor frame rate and bad image quality because they buy from Amazon, "spy stores" Lorex, Q-see, NCIX, new-egg, and other online retailers who sell cheap products for china there were never intended to be anything more then a nany cam and should never be used to provide security.

Not all DVRs are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.



If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone.

Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means itâs not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.

DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.

Also as far as night vision or IR cameras go most do not give good images in the dark. Many companies claim good night vision but there are only a handful of brands who give night vision over 30 feet out doors. normally if a cameras is rated 150 feet of IR it will give you ok images at 30 feet at night and good images at about 20 if rated for 60 feet you might get 15 indoors and will be useless outdoors.

2 Great IR outdoor cameras
http://ascendentdvr.com/ascentseries2/52⦠($95)

http://ascendentdvr.com/vistaseries2/vis⦠($235.00)

Some good CCTV brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com (best price/ performance)
www.honeywell.com
www.pelco.com/
http://www.bosch.com

Economical DVR's
Two good economical DVRs I would recommend are Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-400. They will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE, or a client software. The AVP-4120 uses the latest H.264 codec to improve streaming and recording time, and will allow PCs and smart phones to remotely view and control your cameras. These are the DVRs I would recommend that are good quality and affordable from companies who stand behind there products.

Again if you are going to buy no name products save money and get dummy cameras they are just as affective and you will be less disappointed.

Hope this Helps,
williammorales93@ymail.com

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"Power Over Ethernet" Security camera bundle?

ram156

I need to find a security camera bundle, containing cameras that are POE(power over ethernet) and can record to a remote server.

If the bundle contains a DVR system, its preferred it has extra channels for expansion.

Answer
DVR and POE are 2 different systems.

DVR uses analog cameras that are then recorded to a DVR. (Digital Video Recorder)

IP sends video over networks and records on a NVR. (Network Video Recorder)


POE is used to send power and video over a network cable but you are limited in range, routers and cameras.

Here is a DVR that will work perfectly for you.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com/x4s.htm

This DVR converts analog cameras so that they can be transmitted over the network or internet as well as storing images stored on site allows you to distribute video over LAN and WAN networks. (internet and network) this way you have both on site storage and recording at that location. You can even view and take snap shots with smart phones such and android and I-phone.

POE:
As for running power and video over the same cable use Baluns they allow you to send both video and power over a standard Cat 5 cable. Analog will give you better images, faster transmission and wont slow down your network so I highly recommend them over IP cameras.

You can even do up to 16ch: http://ascendentdvr.com/baluns/bal-a16r-32vo.html

Bundle systems are often cheaper but you rarely get the performance out of them.

You want every camera to be designed to give the field of view you need, each camera should be picked specifically for each camera location.

You cant just buy a 4 camera package and expect it to give you what you want.



Unfortunately many people buy very low end systems which have poor frame rate and bad image quality because they buy from Amazon, "spy stores" Lorex, Q-see, NCIX, new-egg, and other online retailers who sell cheap products for china there were never intended to be anything more then a nany cam and should never be used to provide security.

Not all DVRs are created equal, in fact there are many options that offer varying performance much like the automobile industry. In the world of DVRs you can find the equivalent of a $10,000 Kia and a $350,000 Ferrari and everything in between. Both have 4 wheels and windshield but that where the similarities end, itâs under the hood that counts. Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for.



If you are buying a DVR and streaming is a high priority I suggest you ask for a demo and connect to the DVR to make sure it is able to stream fast enough for your needs. Most DVRs say they have remote viewing but it is often too slow and laggy to be of any use especially if it is a standalone.

Just like any other consumer electronic in the end you get what you pay for. Most retailers and sellers make about a 40-80% profit margin, this is after costs like shipping and overhead. That means when you buy a product that costs $100.00 the manufacturer usually has only spent $30 to build it which simply means itâs not a good product and will probably have a working life of about 2 months. Cheap products are like disposable razors they are NOT designed to last for a long time and you will end up replacing them every 2 months.

DVRs need to be good quality as they run 24/7 (20X more than the average electronic device) and process anywhere from 30-480 frames per second which in a year is over 15 billion images, and a good DVR should last 3-5 years.

Also as far as night vision or IR cameras go most do not give good images in the dark. Many companies claim good night vision but there are only a handful of brands who give night vision over 30 feet out doors. normally if a cameras is rated 150 feet of IR it will give you ok images at 30 feet at night and good images at about 20 if rated for 60 feet you might get 15 indoors and will be useless outdoors.

2 Great IR outdoor cameras
http://ascendentdvr.com/ascentseries2/52⦠($95)

http://ascendentdvr.com/vistaseries2/vis⦠($235.00)

Some good CCTV brands that I recommend are Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell and Ascendent.

http://www.ascendentgroup.com (best price/ performance)
www.honeywell.com
www.pelco.com/
http://www.bosch.com

Economical DVR's
Two good economical DVRs I would recommend are Ascendent's AVP-4120 DVR or Pelco's DX-400. They will allow you to view all your cameras instantly from anywhere in the world using either IE, or a client software. The AVP-4120 uses the latest H.264 codec to improve streaming and recording time, and will allow PCs and smart phones to remotely view and control your cameras. These are the DVRs I would recommend that are good quality and affordable from companies who stand behind there products.

Again if you are going to buy no name products save money and get dummy cameras they are just as affective and you will be less disappointed.

Hope this Helps,
williammorales93@ymail.com

Looking for a Security Camera that Streams to the Internet for Live Monitoring and Capture. Anyone Make One?

Eric

Looking to add a bit of security to my home. So I am seeking a camera that streams video to the Internet for live monitoring and and will capture in the cloud. Does anyone make something like that?

Thanks in advance!
Eric

Answer
I had one from Lorex before, but it wasn't all 'recorded' in the cloud. I was able to view live footage from my iphone/android or laptop, but it would only record it when I set it to from my laptop (and it stored it on my laptop...using a lot of storage space). It did have a 'motion detection' feature though, it would take pictures and send the pictures to my email when motion was detected, or record to my laptop only when motion was detected. That came in handy.

If your looking for something that records all footage so that you can rwd/fwd/pause your going to be spending a pretty penny on a DVR/storage.

With mine, the camera required the minimal following:
A power source (I plugged mine into an extension cord coming from my porch)
A WiFi connection


It all depends on how much $ you would like to spend as to whether you can get what you want or not.

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Is there an outdoor security camera you can see from your iphone without recording?

best security camera android image

NoHearYa

Is there an outdoor security camera you can see from your iphone without recording?
This is for my folks place - they don't have internet or computers.
Is it possible to just install a motion detector camera and check my iphone once in a while to see what ever goes on outside?
They are having quite a number of thefts outside their place day and night.
Thanks

Answer
The Foscam IP cameras are good. They have a programmable motion detector alarm, and can be viewed by iPhone and Android. I have a few, they are reliable.

How do I set up a Wifi security camera to stream online and/or to a device with an internet connection?

rkcompsys

I use an extender/repeater to get my primary signal. This allows me to use my laptop in my store. But, I'm not always in my store. I want to get a Wifi security camera but I don't know how I can set it up on my present extended connection. I know that some will send a signal direct to my Wifi tablet/phone, but wouldn't that require me switching connections from my internet to the camera signal? If possible, I want to be able to continue to operate on my internet connection, while having the ability to monitor and/or save the camera stream to my device. Is this possible? and.. how is it possible? If I wanted the camera to stream to a web address, would that also be possible using an extended internet connection? Remember, using an extender does not have a hard-line. Please, any help is greatly appreciated.

Answer
Google for "foscam ip camera" these camera can connect wireless to your LAN and can be access anywhere, and there are foscam apps on iphone or android

http://www.kogan.com/au/buy/wireless-ip-security-camera/

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Can you monitor a security camera from a android phone and if so how?

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Joke

Can you monitor a security camera from a android phone and if so how?

Answer
you just need a app call "tinyCam Monitor FREE" or many other, there are like 100 apps just for security camera's monitoring and you will need a camera !

tinyCam Monitor FREE:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alexvas.dvr&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hbGV4dmFzLmR2ciJd

HOW TO USE IT : http://youtu.be/aJjG6jcWL7I

How does live monitoring from security camera's work?

Metal

We need a security camera for our home. When away, how does live monerting work through your iPhone or Android ? We live our little dog alone all day and would like to be able to check on him by this security camera too. Do you have to have a internet hookup, or phone hook up, how does it work to be able to broadcast that video to your iPhone or Droid?

Answer
Hi "Metal":

The most important thing to have, when setting up an internet-based camera (called an IP camera), is to have a good broadband (non-dialup, always on) internet connection at your house. It doesn't have to be high-speed cable modem (from your cable company) or fiber-optic (like Verizon FiOS or ATT U-verse), but at least a DSL-line from your phone company.

The IP cameras (or even a webcam connected to one of your computers) need to be connected to a home "network" or LAN (Local Area Network) via either WiFi --for wireless cams-- or using regular Ethernet (Cat5 or Cat6) cables to an internet router. If you just plan on having one camera connected to your PC, then you could use the computer as the "router", but routers are cheap ($20-$40 if you shop wisely) and simple to set up.

Your iPhone or Android device would simply use a web browser to log onto your home network, using an IP address & password, and you would watch your camera just like watching a YouTube feed, except that it would be "live".

Here's a YouTube demo of this using an iPhone, by a good security camera company: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnP_Dbqn1Cw&feature=related

There are plenty of other YouTube demos and tutorials, if you search around. I added a link to Swann cameras' website tutorials (they're the largest seller of DIY security systems) in my Sources below, as another good information resource.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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is there an app or a way to connect a wireless wifi camera to my android device to stream live video?

best security camera android image

jose6326

i DO NOT want to use a network to stream live video

using a network is good for webcams and security cams but what if am in an area where i cannot get a good signal from my cell phone provider.

so i am looking for a peer to peer wireless micro wifi camera that will pair with my android phone and stream live video thru the phones video camera and able to record to the sd card

i have searched (googled) for hours and days trying to find what i am looking for but all i come up with are apps for IP web and security cameras

is there an app that can do this?

Answer
You can have a camera connected (wired or wireless) to a camera recorder which is plugged into the LAN. You can use the wireless capability of the smart phone to access the recorder and achieve what you want over your LAN.

Stream video from phones camera to a website?

Justin

Is there an android or ios app that allows you to stream video from your phone camera live to an ip address or website? Kind of like a security camera?

Answer
That won't be free or cheap either.

Your video will have to be fetched from the "cloud", then multiple users will be able to watch it from the cloud.

Maybe these guys can help you out: Ipstream.co

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Can you monitor a security camera from a android phone and if so how?

best security camera android image

Joke

Can you monitor a security camera from a android phone and if so how?

Answer
you just need a app call "tinyCam Monitor FREE" or many other, there are like 100 apps just for security camera's monitoring and you will need a camera !

tinyCam Monitor FREE:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alexvas.dvr&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5hbGV4dmFzLmR2ciJd

HOW TO USE IT : http://youtu.be/aJjG6jcWL7I

How does live monitoring from security camera's work?

Metal

We need a security camera for our home. When away, how does live monerting work through your iPhone or Android ? We live our little dog alone all day and would like to be able to check on him by this security camera too. Do you have to have a internet hookup, or phone hook up, how does it work to be able to broadcast that video to your iPhone or Droid?

Answer
Hi "Metal":

The most important thing to have, when setting up an internet-based camera (called an IP camera), is to have a good broadband (non-dialup, always on) internet connection at your house. It doesn't have to be high-speed cable modem (from your cable company) or fiber-optic (like Verizon FiOS or ATT U-verse), but at least a DSL-line from your phone company.

The IP cameras (or even a webcam connected to one of your computers) need to be connected to a home "network" or LAN (Local Area Network) via either WiFi --for wireless cams-- or using regular Ethernet (Cat5 or Cat6) cables to an internet router. If you just plan on having one camera connected to your PC, then you could use the computer as the "router", but routers are cheap ($20-$40 if you shop wisely) and simple to set up.

Your iPhone or Android device would simply use a web browser to log onto your home network, using an IP address & password, and you would watch your camera just like watching a YouTube feed, except that it would be "live".

Here's a YouTube demo of this using an iPhone, by a good security camera company: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnP_Dbqn1Cw&feature=related

There are plenty of other YouTube demos and tutorials, if you search around. I added a link to Swann cameras' website tutorials (they're the largest seller of DIY security systems) in my Sources below, as another good information resource.

hope this helps,
--Dennis C.
 

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is there an app or a way to connect a wireless wifi camera to my android device to stream live video?

best security camera android image

jose6326

i DO NOT want to use a network to stream live video

using a network is good for webcams and security cams but what if am in an area where i cannot get a good signal from my cell phone provider.

so i am looking for a peer to peer wireless micro wifi camera that will pair with my android phone and stream live video thru the phones video camera and able to record to the sd card

i have searched (googled) for hours and days trying to find what i am looking for but all i come up with are apps for IP web and security cameras

is there an app that can do this?

Answer
You can have a camera connected (wired or wireless) to a camera recorder which is plugged into the LAN. You can use the wireless capability of the smart phone to access the recorder and achieve what you want over your LAN.

Stream video from phones camera to a website?

Justin

Is there an android or ios app that allows you to stream video from your phone camera live to an ip address or website? Kind of like a security camera?

Answer
That won't be free or cheap either.

Your video will have to be fetched from the "cloud", then multiple users will be able to watch it from the cloud.

Maybe these guys can help you out: Ipstream.co

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Stream video from phones camera to a website?

best security camera android image

Justin

Is there an android or ios app that allows you to stream video from your phone camera live to an ip address or website? Kind of like a security camera?

Answer
That won't be free or cheap either.

Your video will have to be fetched from the "cloud", then multiple users will be able to watch it from the cloud.

Maybe these guys can help you out: Ipstream.co

What is the best brand to go with for a home security survailance system?

mja_bengal

I am looking to purchase a home security survailance system, I would like to get a system with very clear camera views and good color. Any recommendations?

Answer
For high quality images and color, I would recommend going with an FD series DVR package found here.

http://www.apexcctv.com/p-1251-4-channel-dvr-system-with-dvd-r.aspx

This is our complete 4 channel FD package solution. If you need more cameras, we have a 9 and a 16 channel system available as well.

We also have our 600 series DVR package which is also a great choice, at a lower price point. This package can be purchased in 4, 8, 16, and 32 channel configurations.

http://www.apexcctv.com/p-1006-4-camera-complete-security-system.aspx

Additionally, you can also go with a PC based system running IP cameras for even higher quality which can be found here.

http://www.apexcctv.com/c-77-4-channel-dvr.aspx

With any of these systems, you will have the ability to view the cameras using an iPhone or Android phone. This is especially handy if you will not always be at a computer and want to view your cameras.

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