Customer Reviews

All these reviews must be from where it doesn't get cold Review by Bacchus

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It worked fine outside until it got really cold, like it does in winter in a lot of places. When it got into the teens F, it quit and never came back even though it was reset every day via a timer. Internal program must have been lost and since it was remote by 1300 miles, i couldn't reprogram it. I returned it. Foscam gave me no problems about it. Very good service. (Posted on 7/28/12)

FTP problem image solved with an upgrade Review by K.Konstantopoulos

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Just i solved FTP problem image with an upgrade. It's FINE! (Posted on 7/14/12)

not FTP flexiblility Review by K.Konstantopoulos

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It's all right BUT i can't FTP image to my server with NOT a default name image. I want change the image name as i wish but it is not able. (Posted on 7/14/12)

Great Price But Very Poor Quality Review by A. Seibert

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When the camera works, it's great but unfortunately my first camera got stuck in IR mode right out of the box. I sent it back and the second camera had the same problem. I sent it back and the third camera had the same problem. I sent it back and the fourth camera developed the same problem after two months. I sent it back and requested a refund. (Posted on 7/13/12)

Good camera, wide angle Review by Nate Monster

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I've used different types of cameras for security in the past, but most of them have very narrow viewing angles, making it hard to watch a large area with one camera. This camera, however, has a wider viewing angle than most and makes it easy to watch a large area without having to move it too far back.

This camera can be setup with a wired wireless connection. Here was my experience with both:
(I'm using Windows 7)

Wired Connection:
This was very easy and quick. I simply took it out of the box, plugged it into the router with the supplied network cable and installed the software on my computer. The software recognized the camera right away, but you don't have to use the software if you just go directly to the camera within your network, i.e. [...]. Once you access the camera within your network, you can view it right away and setup a wireless connection, your mail, ftp upload, and adjust other settings. If you plan to use the wireless connection you will want to enter your wirelsss connection info while you're directly connected to it here.

Wireless Connection:
This is fairly easy once you directly connect the camera to your router and open it's settings. I simply had to supply my wireless SSID (and login/password/encryption type if used) and save it. Then I tunred off the camera, unplugged it from the router, and turned it back on after waiting about 30 seconds. From that point it was connected through the wireless connection instead of the wired connection.

Accessing the camera from outside your home network:
When you access the camera from within your home network, it's simple and easy. But when you go on a trip and you want to view your camera from outside your home network, you have to set some extra things up. This was a little trickier to do, since you will need to be able to open your router settings and adjust them. Basically you need to tell your router to allow outside connections to your camera. In short, I had to allow connections to the camera by forwarding a certain port number from within my router to my camera. Once I did that I could simply type in my router's IP address from anywhere and I could access the camera. If you don't know how to do this, your ISP tech support can probably walk you through it on the phone. Here's how I did this:
(I have a linksys router)
1) I opened up my router settings by going to: [...]
2) I located the Port Range Forward menu (under Applications and Gaming)
3) I entered the following into the first line:
-Start=80
-End=80
-Protocol=Both
-Ip Address=192.168.1.102 (your camera might have a different last number here, you can see it in your address bar when you are accessing your camera)
-Checked the Enable box and hit the Save Settings button
Your mileage may vary but once I did this I could access my camera by entering my computer's IP address into a browser from any location.

Motion Detection / Alarm:
The motion alarm works well, but you will need to adjust it's sensitivity settings for your own needs. You can set it to email you a screen capture when it detects movement and/or upload the screen captures via ftp.

The camera performs well and this model has a wider viewing angle, allowing you to view more area without having to move the camera back. I was looking for a camera like this since most I had tried had very narrow viewing angles.

I gave this camera 4 stars because the instructions were not the greatest. If you don't have experience with IP devices or this kind of thing you might not understand what the instructions are telling you sometimes.

Overall it was an easy setup, no different than setting up any other wireless device.
I will be buying a couple more of these to cover the rest of the areas around my house. (Posted on 7/3/11)

Good Wireless Camera - Web UI Needs Work Review by Pete

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Pros:
-Can login and view live video from ipod/iphone/ipad when logging in thru server push/firefox mode (very useful - no apps needed, just logon).
-Very good low light performance.
-Resolution is very good for a wireless security camera.

Cons:
-Personally I think the Web interface is ugly and limited.
-Tricky to get connected wirelessly, but once connected works VERY well.
-Instructions could be better written.
-Mounting bracket is a bit cheap.
-Lens angle is a bit tight - should make it into a wider angle (apparently the lens can be upgraded) (Posted on 7/3/11)

Good camera Review by Max Dunn

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Camera is fairly easy to setup and get things going with. I'm a computer technician so I didn't really need to use any of their software. I currently use Blue Iris to monitor, motion detect, and capture video and it all works well. The video quality is 640x480 at around 5fps, a little grainy, but in focus and you can usually make things out with no issue. If you've got a webcam, you've seen this video quality.

The camera in good quality, tough (dropped it once onto concrete with no ill effects), takes a nice clear picture, adjusts fairly well to changes in light. The place my camera sits get's heavy sunlight and there's a security light that is within 6" of the camera as well. The camera handles it all. The mounting stand it comes with... not my favorite. Two thumb-screw tightened ball joints and the whole things required lots of plier action to get it how I wanted it. Summary: A good purchase for low end security (Posted on 7/3/11)

Better than expected Review by Nads

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I read through the majority of the reviews on this camera. There certainly are mixed reviews on quality and functionality. I decided to get one of these and test it out for myself. I also had to actually read through all the instructions for setup. I highly recommend spending some time on youtube watching the setup videos. I've had this camera now for several weeks and tweaked every possible setting to get a good feel of the real capabilities. My conclusion, the camera works well for a $100 IR camera.

Comparing most of the reviews, I have a few things to comment on with regard to most of the negative comments about this camera. The web interface does need work. It's a bit glitchy and I'd like it do have a few other features, but everything seems to do exactly what I need it to do. The night vision is as good as any IR camera out there at this price point. I've seen complaints about the quality of the IR with regard to distance and degree angle. The colors are a bit off because of the IR filter. It's a $100 camera. For what I paid for it, I love it. I've installed $500 cameras on jobs. Those camera were certainly better in quality, and performance. However, this camera has all the same features. In my opinion, it's well worth it. Set your expectations appropriately. Again, it's a $100 camera. Don't expect $500 performance.

I'll be installing 5 more. (Posted on 7/3/11)

Pretty good Review by Lacey

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I ultimately am happy with this camera. I would like the color to be a little better but I got what I paid for, so I really can't complain too much. I purchased this because I was tired of our vehicles being broken into, so the motion detection was a must for me. For right now the thing goes off for almost every car that drives by but not really for people walking, even in my driveway. I need to change where it is mounted and see if that helps, I think the main focal point of the camera needs to be centered better on my property.
The biggest issue I have had with this whole thing is the lack of options for the email accounts you can use to go with the motion detection alerts. I use gmail and that is not supported by Foscam's firmware. The only free accounts they recognize are gmx or yahoo (based on my lengthy research and use of the Foscam forum) and gmx is a HUGE pain!! This isn't all that bad, just annoying really. This and the motion detection business are the reason for the 4 stars. If these things were better I wouldn't hesitate to give it 5 stars!
All in all I am happy with the camera. I know I could have found one that is a much higher quality but its just fine and the price is really fair. (Posted on 7/3/11)

It Works, very good focus Review by John Kelley

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I bought this because I needed one for outside. Camera was easy to setup on my wireless network. Color is fair. It will do the job for me.The image quality is good.good image at night also.I like it. (Posted on 7/3/11)