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nickc
07-03-12, 11:19
Hey guys,

Not so important but I really want to set up a webcam in my house that I can access remotely.

I don't need it to record or anything, and I don't have a PC always on. I always need it to be cheap. I don't mind buying something that will do the job :)

Ideas on a postcard :D
Maestrro
07-03-12, 11:47
How about this:

https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Bargain+Basement/Z-Storage+Options+CCTV+1TB+DVR+2+x+outdoor+Cameras+? productId=47750

You should be able to access remotely...
Pepp77
07-03-12, 11:52
How about this:

https://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Bargain+Basement/Z-Storage+Options+CCTV+1TB+DVR+2+x+outdoor+Cameras+? productId=47750

But you will not be able to access remotely...

Are you sure -



Network
Although this is an analogue CCTV solution, it has a killer feature in that it is network enabled. This feature means that if you connect it to your network you can view your system live from anywhere
nickc
07-03-12, 12:45
Seems great but very expensive as I don't need most of the features :(

Just want to make sure the cats not destroying the living room!
Murf
07-03-12, 12:48
Seems great but very expensive as I don't need most of the features :(

Just want to make sure the cats not destroying the living room!

Close the door?
Ryan
07-03-12, 12:58
If you have a spare android device with a camera you can use IP Webcam (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pas.webcam&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5wY XMud2ViY2FtIl0.)
R1gg4
07-03-12, 13:01
I just use a normal web cam and YAWCAM (http://www.yawcam.com/) software. Job done. well mostly, you have to open port 8081 inbound but other than that, good to go.
nickc
07-03-12, 13:35
I just use a normal web cam and YAWCAM (http://www.yawcam.com/) software. Job done. well mostly, you have to open port 8081 inbound but other than that, good to go.

Can you get webcams that connect via a lan cable directly to the router? Or will the camera using that software need to be on a pc thats switched on all day?
nickc
07-03-12, 13:52
Would this work -

http://www.aria.co.uk/SuperSpecials/Other+products/Storage+Options+SON-IPC1+IP+Night%2FDay+%26+Pan%2FTilt+Camera+inc+11n+ 300mbps+Wireless+%26+Ethernet+Port+?productId=4400 5

Do you need a web server, or can I just access it remotely by using my normal internet? Thanks
FlasH
07-03-12, 13:55
You need a network camera. Plug into router and open ports and away you go!

And yes the one you posted would work
FunkY
08-03-12, 22:03
Can you get webcams that connect via a lan cable directly to the router? Or will the camera using that software need to be on a pc thats switched on all day?

I know many routers have a USB port, in most cases though I don't think it would work like that though as there would be no drivers to run the camera. I might be wrong, there may be a router (or possibly custom firmwares?) designed to do that...

Can't say I've ever really thought about it before the other day, but if I could find a router that could do that I'd make 20% profit on just setting the thing up for someone who's recently asked me a similar thing :)