Do you need a computer or internet to operation this device?
1581737
No computer needed. This device is all inclusive with its own recording and storage software. I would suggest a bigger memory card for video storage though. You do not need internet if you are do not need to view from remote location.
1581738
No you do not need a computer or internet to operate this device. It is motion activated or you can have it on continuously. There is also Skype capability but you don't need Skype to operate it. Hope this helps.
1581739
I don't have mine connected to either a computer or internet. I believe you only need to connect them if you want to view remotely (from your phone or computer). I have mine set to record for 30 seconds so if I want to view video later I can do that. I don't have a need for remote viewing so no computer or internet needed.
434549
I'm so "dumb" about computer stuff....but I would like to know what do I need to have internet when I am visiting,etc. Is there a portable device that would allow me to have access,regardless where I was???
981597
Without an internet provider you cannot use this device. That is where your connection comes from.
2441
Absolutely no computer required. I hooked up 4 voip ph service to my little device and works beautiful!
363125
Yes, you can use the device without an Internet connection. We had to use it that way for over a week. The 2 things that it effects are the channel guide, and updates to the system. You can load updates to a USB drive from your computer, and then transfer it to the device.
1279275
No, you can connect it to your computer as well if you prefer to use it that way.
1319336
This thing doesn't need to be hooked up to a computer to operate. You just need a TV or computer monitor. Sorry, but I don't have enough of a Geek background with this to know if it can be hooked up to any computer.
1456404
Unfortunately, no. There is not a plug or USB to hook up this device to a computer. There are several cheap or free apps if you have a smart phone which track all of your information, which is better.
405391
You won't need "internet" but you'll need the base station and a wireless network. Your phone or the remote you can but will connect to it locally using your wireless network.
1214530
No-- it's older software, and it doesn't require Internet to use. The only downside: you'll need a computer which runs Windows XP rather than Windows 7 or 8. Great program, though.
877904
The device has no wifi capability, you pc may be wifi but the device needs a hard wired connection AFAIK.
320802
Yes you will need a laptop to configure it. It is not terribly difficult but it is not plug-and-play. Hope that helps
2014141
It depends what you want to do. If you want to watch movies or listen to music from a flash drive or portable hard drive you can do that. Anything else requires an internet connection.
1838972
no. as far as i am aware the software/ drivers necessary to use this device need to be installed on an operating system compatible with the requirements.
459449
You do not need a computer or wifi for this to work.It's a stand-alone video/audio recorder. You can playback the file with the unit.
1744212
No internet, You can do wireless or use the USB cable that will serve to charge the battery also
405387
You would only need internet connectivity if you want to access it away from home. You would need a local area network consisting of a router and the TCP gateway to operate it locally with your computer, tablet, or phone. They also make a handheld remote, I dont have one, so no idea how that works.