As any Mac user will tell you they generally get stuffed when it comes to software availability and support for their machines. Sadly when it comes to IP cameras it’s no different.
As IP video specialists it probably won’t come as any surprise that we’ve seen a one or two IP cameras in our time but luckily we also have someone who owns a Mac (yes just the one!). So here is our top 5 list of cameras which we think make ideal home security cameras for Mac users. (more…)
Making the transition from wired to wireless is an exciting step and with a wide choice of wireless IP cameras now available on the market you can keep an eye on your home or business without cluttering it up with cables.
Normally wireless connections are every bit as reliable as their wired counterpart but sometimes there can be something which prevents their smooth operation. Interference.
We’ve all experienced interference in some way, from the television picture breaking up during a heavy storm or crackling on the radio when you enter a built-up area or valley. Your wireless signal works very much in the same way as your radio or television and may dip in and out depending on circumstances and the environment.
We realise that when you are connecting your IP cameras wirelessly is it even more crucial that they remain connected at all times, especially when they are used as IP security cameras. So let’s take a look at some of the causes of interference and how we can help reduce their effect. (more…)
One of the key features of the Y-cam Black is its night vision mode which, with its 30 built-in infrared lights, allows you to see live video even in complete darkness!
Did you know that it’s possible to have your camera in night vision mode all day long regardless of the light conditions?
This short guide will show you how to adjust the night vision settings in your camera and help you get the most when viewing in the dark.
This guide is suitable for the following cameras:
Home security is important to us all but luckily IP cameras can help protect your home in a number of ways. One popular feature you will find in almost every IP camera is the ability to detect motion or activity in the image. We are going to look at using this to generate images and store them, creating a simple, basic home security system.
Image transfer using FTP
This guide will answer the popular question of how to get your Y-cam White or Y-cam Black to transfer images to an FTP server whenever it detects motion.
This guide is suitable for the following cameras:
We will assume for this guide that your Y-cam is set up and connected to your network and you can view the live images on a computer.
This very simple guide will allow you to configure your Y-cam so that it can be accessed wirelessly from a wireless laptop or computer, without the need for a wireless router.
This connection is known as an “Adhoc” connection which is essentially a way for wireless devices to communicate directly with each other without going through a wireless router.
This guide is suitable for the following IP cameras:
For this guide we will assume that you are fairly familiar with setting IP addresses in your computer and Y-cam and that the camera has been reset back to default settings. It may also be a good idea to back up your camera configuration and take a note of your current settings before you start so you can change them back when required.
This is a short guide for those struggling to set up their Y-cam IP camera to work on their wireless network.
This guide is suitable for the following IP cameras:
For this guide we will assume that the camera is configured and you can access the live image when it is connected to the network with an Ethernet cable (wired connection).
Y-cam MultiLive
Y-cam MultiLive is a small, feature-rich application which allows you to monitor and manage up to nine Y-cams simultaneously from the comfort of a single screen.
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