visual monitoring via wifi
DW wants a camera in house in OR and one in AZ home so we can log on to laptops (we have FIOS in OR and AireBeam in AZ) 1. Is something like this possible? 2. How simple can we make it? 3. Wha...
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fcooper wrote:
A lot of good posts above.
I think the OP needs to consider whether they simply want the ability to see what is happening at the camera(s) at that time, (camera and internet) or do they want the ability to see what happened for the last two weeks (camera + DVR + internet). There is a big difference.
Fred
The reason I mentioned security camera WITH DVR system is the fact that the DVR will act like a Internet server and provide the remote login capability without the need for a paid online IP camera server.
DVR will allow you to view one or all cameras at the same time, review recorded video of all cameras, manage the DVR features. Many security DVRs also have motion detection which you can have the recording start and even send you a email alert!
The downside is it is a bit more complex to setup as a DIY (it can be done) project.. It will require making some changes to your router by opening a specific port for the system plus a few other things..
The IP cameras may not have the Internet server built in (for external connection outside your home) and typically requires a paid external server (some will give you the server access for free but then you are taking chances that the manufacturer in the future quit supporting the product)..
Sams club sells a eight channel DVR with 4 cameras for around $350, Harbor Freight sells one similar for $299 and is typically on sale for $259 or you can use a 20% off coupon off the regular price and get it for about $239..
