Security camera

[Kazinator]

Anyone recommended a home camera that can be viewed/controlled via iPhone app?

Not looking to spend more than $100 per camera.

[gamorg02]

foscam stuff usually goes onsale for $60-$70 here:

http://1saleaday.com/

i have 2 of them and like them. the outdoor stuff is usually over $100 though.

I use an android app but I imagine it works the same.

[Kazinator]

How easy was it to set up?

[gamorg02]

very. i found a few weird things but theres tons of info online about them so its easy to find what you need. the literature is in broken english but managable.

I have the 'new' model: FI8910 and the old model: FI8918 and from what I read the new one is worth the extra $10 or whatever it usually is.

if you're comfortable popping into your router for the port forwarding and setting up a ddns (i used no-ip) it shouldn't be an issue what so ever. i'd be happy to give you pointers as well if need be.

[Kazinator]

Only issue is I have an Apple time machine for a router. Going to have to see if there are any compatibility issues.

[rsw81]

I also use a Foscam as my baby cam and use an app on my iphone to control it that works pretty well. The only issue you may want to consider is whether you only want access within your network or if you want access from outside of your network, in which you'd have to setup port-forwarding, dynamic DNS, etc.

[gamorg02]

I also use a Foscam as my baby cam and use an app on my iphone to control it that works pretty well. The only issue you may want to consider is whether you only want access within your network or if you want access from outside of your network, in which you'd have to setup port-forwarding, dynamic DNS, etc.

would would be the same of any manufacturer, correct? My 8910 actually set up the port fwding for me.

[rsw81]

would would be the same of any manufacturer, correct? My 8910 actually set up the port fwding for me.

All IP cameras work the same way. Some come with the software to do the port forwarding. I wanted to do mine myself manually because the software that came with the camera was only a free trial and I didn't want to pay for something I didn't have to pay for.

[rice_rocket]

Wirelessly posted

I too have the older foscam... port forwarding was a little complicated for my router, but it works awesome. the app for the iPhone isn't as nice as the free ones for my android, but it works.