Will this camera use motion detection to automatically record to the computer it's connected to over WiFi, or does it only stream it to the computer for real-time viewing?
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You can set this camera to record a short video clip when it detects motion using the Foscam IP Camera Tool program. The problem is you have to keep the window open in IE all the time or it won't record. I use Blue Iris software to manage my video cameras and much prefer that to the IP Camera Tool.
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It just steam to computer for real time viewing. If recording is desire, then u would need a program like securityspy or sighthound video and many other program could do the recording on motion detection.
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If you enable an FTP server on your PC, you can FTP a series of images to there after a motion detect. You can also email them rather than FTP'ing them, if that is what you might prefer. FTP is a bit cleaner if you get more than a very small number of motion detects a day.
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There is software you can install on your PC that can monitor the video stream the camera sends out over wifi and if the software detects motion, it can start recording the video stream to your PC. Foscam provided a software CD with the camera but I never installed it so I don't know if the software Foscam provided had motion detection abilities.
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No, you need software to record. Good software really is key to recording and motion detection, especially on these cheaper model cameras.
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Yes. The camera can be set to automatically record when motion is sensed by the camera.
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The camera can be directly connected to a PC using the included ethernet cable. You can monitor an area and record video without any other equipment. To take advantage of the other features like remote viewing or email notification you will need a router and an internet connection.
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I have it setup through my home computer. Any motion is recorded on that computer.
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Hi Michelle, no it will only work around your house or yard. you would need to invest in a more expensive ip cam, then you can watch your property on the internet from your laptop anywhere you have wifi. i have one and its wonderful to be able to keep an eye on my property and they even take pics when someone comes in view
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I do not know about the surveillance feature but I do know that the cam works perfectly on my i7 Windows 8.1 machine.
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The camera is powered by a standard outlet. I am not sure if the camera can be triggered on by motion detection. We use it for a continuous live feed. It should work installed behind a glass window. You just might need to make sure to keep the glass clean for a clear image.
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I don't know how it does it but, the camera records video clips perfectly when motion is detected. It records you just enough before and after motion is detected to give you exactly what you need to see. You will have to adjust sensitivity to tweak the camera based upon your installation location, very easy. I absolutely LOVE this product!!!
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Using opensource software, I have been able to record on motion detection. I believe the SW allows you to set it up to record only at certain times.
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This camera simply connects to a surveillance camera DVR. It doesn't record to itself.
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Unless you want to set a time to record, it will use motion detection to record. It is very sensitive. Mine picks up cats and sometimes wind blowing tree limbs.
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You might need a computer for initial configuration, but once configured there is no reason to have camera this webcam connected to PC. It is wifi ready.
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It records as soon as someone ring the doorbell. I forgot to check if it does have a motion detector. You can't access the recorded feed remotely. It is meant to show you who's outside the door when your home without peeking at the peephole plus taping it so you know who tried to visit you while you're gone. It is really a fun useful gadget. I have it in my condo in Asia. If you want to access the feed remotely and record it in an sweetdreams card, I have the security camera at the house here for that. And yes, it has a motion detector, light sensor so it can record in the dark etc. pretty much what you wanted. I can't use this in the condo since the association is pretty strict about the common space which I'm perfectly fine with. Have a great weekend.
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The software Foscam ships with this unit does not have this capability. It allows you to monitor the video in a small window and take snapshots manually. You can set it up to trigger on motion and send you emails with the snapshots attached. There may be third party software for this camera for continuous video capture but I do not know of any. Also the note that the wireless does not seem to be able to use a password if you have a secured router. My wireless router will only operate secured with a password so I had to plug a separate wireless access point into the router so the camera could send wirelessly to the non secured access point. I could not find another way around this with the software Foscam provides.
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It does have the motion detection feature. Just go to "menu" -> "Camcorder" -> "Capture Mode". You will see both "continuous" and "motion detection" mode(with a hand icon). Once in the "Motion setting", you can have option of setting motion spot zone, detection window size, and motion sensitivity. If you want to use this feature while your car is at park but worry no power to the camera? A quick solution is to attach a portable battery. Just do a search on Amazon and get one that will power laptops. That's what I did for my own car. Cheers! It does have the motion detection feature. Just go to "menu" -> "Camcorder" -> "Capture Mode". You will see both "continuous" and "motion detection" mode(with a hand icon). Once in the "Motion setting", you can have option of setting motion spot zone, detection window size, and motion sensitivity. If you want to use this feature while your car is at park but worry no power to the camera? A quick solution is to attach a portable battery. Just do a search on Amazon and get one that will power laptops. That's what I... » Read More It does have the motion detection feature. Just go to "menu" -> "Camcorder" -> "Capture Mode". You will see both "continuous" and "motion detection" mode(with a hand icon). Once in the "Motion setting", you can have option of setting motion spot zone, detection window size, and motion sensitivity. If you want to use this feature while your car is at park but worry no power to the camera? A quick solution is to attach a portable battery. Just do a search on Amazon and get one that will power laptops. That's what I did for my own car. Cheers! « Show Less
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If your dvr supports it......then yes.My dvr is set to motion and these cameras will record only when motion is detected and it works flawlessly