Digital technology continues to help us improve just about every aspect of our lives. As a homeowner, you can now outfit your home with additional security tools that allow you to monitor your home while you are away. This is great for those who do not have a company-monitored home security system. Homeowners can now breathe a sigh of relief knowing there is some form of protection at home while they are out working or on vacation.
All this is possible with the use of one or more simple wireless cameras along with your smartphone, and the right app. That combination of affordable digital gadgets is all that is needed to literally see everything that is taking place in the home. With this new technology, homeowners can now record any intruders and/or suspicious activities taking place in their home, and turn the tape over to the authorities and their insurance company. This is one more very easy and affordable way you can protect your home and valuables without incurring any monthly fees.
1. iWebcamera
iWebcamera is downloadable from app. store and only requires iOS 3.1 to operate. This makes it ideal for even your first generation iPhone. Thieves do not linger, so consider setting the photo interval for no more than 60 seconds. You can also set the app to record for a few days. The start and end time should be updated regularly.
2. EvoCam
This package is a Mac surveillance camera monitoring software that can archive camera footage from multiple cameras. It also possesses motion sensing alarm e-mail and video capture capabilities among many others. Your computer will have to be kept on with the application running so that it can carry out its alert and recording functions. Once the cameras and everything else is up and running you will be alerted once when a vehicle or someone enters your driveway.
3. DropCam
This easy to set up wireless camera comes as a circular plastic pod that is clipped onto a metal stand, and receives power via a USB cable plugged into it. It does not need a PC to operate, but will need one for the initial setup.
Viewable from your smartphone or the Dropcam website, this camera has night vision, and crystal clear HD video. You will be able to watch and monitor your kids after school and even speak to them.
4. Mydlink App for iPhone and Android
This app. allows you to quickly and easily access your camera feed from any location, once you have Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G connection. This app allows you to monitor on the go even without a computer. You can easily see what is happening at home while you are away, and even watch live video feeds and/or capture pictures you wish to share with your friends and family.