Can the stream from this camera only be viewed from the vtech monitor? Can this be linked via wifi to view on tablet or pc? Many thanks in advance.
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Sorry that I can't answer this question. I bought this unit for my son and his wife for their future babies.
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I don't believe so. Only seems it would have the capabilities to link to it's own system.
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Yes, it has live streaming (slight delay depending on your network speed, I have about 2 seconds). However, it cannot be "hooked up" directly to the computer. This is a network camera, so streaming happens via your Ethernet (wired network cable) or wifi (your wireless). You view the streaming video in browser, and also can view in mobile app. I also have another software that this streaming and keeps videos for 30 days.
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Can you use this product to stream video to your Monitor? -Yes. Connect this device to your monitor, open your preferred streaming app & video streaming works as well as your network connection will allow.But the way your question is phrased suggests you are thinking of this product incorrectly. Think of this Mini PC as a computer. You wouldn't connect one computer to another to stream video. You would just connect this to a monitor (second input on your current monitor) and use it as an Android PC.
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I opted not to buy a video monitor due to an occasionally poor wifi connection and to security concerns. I know it's a slim chance, but I have read news stories about people connecting to the video monitor to 'spy' on your home, including gaining control of the camera. The even slight possibility of this was too creepy to me for me to get a video monitor. Also, as another commenter mentioned, we bring this with us when we travel - it would be a lot more difficult to do that with a video monitor.
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Power and Ethernet plug in. But you can have it wireless through your Wi-Fi. The power cord is only about 5-6 ft. You will deffinatly need an extender unless you have a plug right where you need the camera. Also as an fyi, I was just informed by the makers that their own program doesn't allow for motion recording and that a third party software is required. It also seems that their own software doesn't record on a set timer nor with manual recording as I tried the last two methods with no success. So far it's excellent in showing me what is streaming at a given moment but if I'm not there and something happens, there is no way to record unless third party software is used. So that was a headache. Good pic quality though.
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As far as I know, it doesn't live stream. I upload to my computer and edit. The import cable/port is not a very good design on this camera. I bought 8 of these cameras for my classroom and 2 1/2 years later, only 2 of them will import.
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You do not have to have it hooked to a monitor for it to record. I'm not sure about the streaming video, I do not have my system hooked to the internet. I don't believe you would need it hooked to a monitor, but camera placement would be difficult without seeing it on some sort of monitor. I have read that it is easy to "hack" the streaming video feed, so I elected not to do that. I'm not sure if you can delete, or modify settings from a device, and that is why I didn't connect it to the internet
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Hi jstevens, no the camera doesn't have the capability for live display to an external monitor. You can only use the a/v out port for playback on a TV. Thanks_Mitch
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Yes. The camera ships with a software CD that allows you to view your camera from the PC. You can also download apps (iPhone, android) to view the camera from your phone/tablet. You can also view the camera from any PC through a web browser (use the IP address of the camera). Setting up your phone to view the camera from outside your local network is a little trickier, but it can be done.
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I stream from the cloud from all my internet capable idevices but for photos, connecting it to my PC(via wifi) is better for some reason
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You can find the app on Google play. The Cool Cam works great never regret purchasing it. Vision is clear in the darkest places. As long as you have a good internet connection you should not have any problems. I use it to monitor my baby and it works well even when I am away from home. Hope you get through with yours.
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No, it is just a tablet. One can only see a video from streaming internet source.
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You cannot use a laptop with Stream, at least not a PC. Not sure if you can use a Mac or not. There was a software program called TiVo Desktop that allowed you to download recorded shows to a laptop, but not sure if that is around anymore. It didn't require the Stream device, but you couldn't watch live TV and it would take hours to download one show.
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I have never tried this, but if there is a way to connect the camera to your computer that would work with ustream or livestream, I don't see any reason why not. I would suggest using a lav mic (powered) for all audio. When using an external mic with this camera, it's best to run the camera on battery power as opposed to plugging it in as this camera is prone to picking up noise from the power source with an external mic plugged in. Hope that made sense.
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The camera is just a camera with networking capabilities. Really iffy network capabilities. If you're looking for a reliable internet video link, look elsewhere. This is not it.
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I dont know that specific monitor, but this camera does not connect directly to any monitor or screen, it connect to your home network and to the internet, so you can watch from any computer, tablet or smartphone.
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I also would like to know the answer to this... Can the Vado HD be used as a webcam/streaming video if you connect it to an HDMI port or a display port with HDMI adapter on a PC?