Home webcam security

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Have you ever tried to set up a home cctv system using a webcam? I'm trying and it's hard work!

There are webcams advertised on ebay as 'night vision'.
NIGHT VISION. You'd think this means infra red lights and infrared cameras, right? No, it means: it has white lights on it. That's not NIGHTVISION. That's like saying 'I got my nightvision tool with me' when you have a torch!

Any pointers for what to get? I have a wireless router and need motion detection and remote alarms (to mobile) and remote access. Thanks!

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hahaha! what a scam!

[Ethel]

I saw them do it on The Gadget Show - read the last page of this article, you may find it useful

http://gadgetshow.five.tv/jsp/5gsmain.jsp?lnk= 401&featureid=109&pageid=235&show=s4e8§ion =Features

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Nothing wrong with that. It has vision in the night which is what was advertised. It's up to the buyer to check rather than assume the details.

[Hymie]

I would recommend a dedicated DVR for this, rather than using a PC, they are now available with internet/phone connectivity options. Most have motion detection software which can be used to activate/alarm the system.

With regards camera�s, most that are claimed to have night vision use some form of infrared illumination � but are normally very limited in range due to the power required to light a large area.

I have a home security cctv system using B&W cameras which are speced down to 0.003 Lux, which I reckon is around the sensitivity of the human eye. Although not of brilliant quality, the camera�s give acceptable image results under street light levels (avoiding the need for dedicated lighting).

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thanks for the very helpful replies.

The description was intended to receive. The advertiser knows what is commonly meant by 'night vision' and how this will be interpreted: that is the measure. The duty does not fall on the buyer to make sure the seller was not using the very common expression in a novel way in order to deceive the buyer.
I have night vision personally, I use it half of the day, to illuminate the world around me. It's called: THE SUN.

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*deceive

[Hymie]

In a similar vein, sometime back I saw adverts for 0 Lux camcorder�s. This interested me, since my cctv cameras were rated at 0.003 Lux, most camcorders need at least 1 Lux and 0 Lux is complete darkness.
Of course, the camcorder had a light attached to it.

[scaniavabis]

So next time you buy a cake in a box at Tesco it's up to you to check that it is a cake in the box and not a pair of shoes? What a load of rubbish.

[Jessica56]

Instead of CCTV system i will suggest you to use Wireless Video Door Phone System. Wireless video phone is the latest addition in this list of ‘Smart Devices’. A wireless video door phone is a safe and most reliable way of guarding the house against stealthy intruders.

http://videodoorphone...video-door-phone.html

[Jessica56]

Yes, i am using webcam security. A number of Webcam security systems are available for the home. It is the cheapest and reliable solution for home security.

http://videodoorphone...hone-with-screen.html

[saraloren]

Night vision camera mean it should well function in night, other wise no meaning of night vision. I am using CCTV camera that has night vision feature and it takes clear picture at night. You can get more information here: http://www.smssecurity.com.au/cctv.asp