I just got this and so far am pleased with it. But, how do you get email notifications and how do you record video with it?
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I have not set up the email notifications but the recording feature happens automatically when the computer and cameras are on. To view just click on the archive button in the software, I usually export the files into wmv files so that I can edit them in my video software.
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To configure the email notifications bring up the web interface (enter your camera's IP address in a browser) and sign in as the administrator. Click on the "Administration" button and then the "Configuration" button on the left. Click on "E-mail" and enter your email information. To test the email configuration click on the "Tools" button and then on "E-mail Test" if all goes right, you'll get a test email with a snapshot from the camera. Once the email is configured correctly click on the "Configuration" button again and then click on "Motion Detection". Set up the area that you want to be notified if there's motion detected and the sensitivity (mine is set to 62%) - if it's too high you'll get flooded with emails and too low you won't catch motion - play with it to get the right setting for you. Be sure to click on the "Enable" button to turn on detection and then click on the "Save" button. That should do it. I have mine on my porch to detect if a package is delivered or if anyone comes to the door - if the motion sensitivity is set too high I get emails whenever a shadow or cloud goes by. The web interface software doesn't provide for recording video (at least that I've found). You can setup FTP info (the "Upload" button under "Configuration") but that will just push snapshots to the site you enter. The camera came with a management program that might allow recording video - I never bothered to play with it and so don't know. If you setup your internet router to allow the camera to be accessed from outside your home you can use apps on your phone/tablet to view and record (I use IP Cam Viewer on my Android tablet).
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After you install the software from the CD, you should be able to configure email and video. I had to find a Windows Vista machine to setup the motion detection. I have not setup video recording yet but I can login to the camera and watch streaming. For email, you will need to know your email providers settings so that the camera can send emails from one of your accounts.
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Hi there, may i know have you bought this machine from our store? If so, pls send an email to us, then we can send the digital user manual and operating video to you thru email. Thank you!
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It has an option to connect to an FTP server, or email. If it's going to be a lot of videos, i'd recommend setting up the ftp server.
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Technically you could create a new email just for the camera and not give the email out so you wont get other messages or spam and set it up like Carl W. suggested above, that's what I'll be doing.
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My camera was set to send an email when it detected motion. It was aimed through a front window towards the street and would send emails day or night when a car or person went by. It was useful for monitoring when a delivery was made to my front door. It would sometimes even send an email during lightning storms, probably due to the sudden change in brightness outside. I do not know how it detects motion, however.
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You can see examples if you go on youtube. People have uploaded very good video. Its a split screen. Front view on top and rear on the bottom. It looks great and the video quality is outstanding. FYI, the programs needed for the camera only work with Microsoft computers, not Apple. Also, at a minimum, even if you couldn't use the program available ( to set the date/time, play with the video, etc.), the video files are not compatible. The files are AVI files and Apple's new updated software doesn't recognize it. Other than that, its a very good device.
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I ordered this for my daughter and simply can't figure it out. Are there some better instructions out there. It seems to work for a bit but isn't the record button supposed to blink all the time while recording? I changed batteries twice but it seems to just stop? Any suggestions for a very technically challenged mom?
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There is a front-facing camera. You can set up email - I use Gmail. I don't think there is an extended warranty available. It's similar to the Nexus, but uses an older version of Android, the operating system. It runs all the same apps, tho.
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You have to set up email addresses for the camera to send info to your cell phone, etc. Unless you have the instructions, its too complicated to explain. I haven't done it at this time and have no personal experience to pass on to you.
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From what I understand,all data is recorded to the camera's internal chip. I believe nothing goes to the internet,unless you request that it does. I use a l6 GB micro chip and that covers a great amount of time.I use it for protection when on trips. All detected motion goes to your designated email account to view a snapshot of livetime of what triggered the recording.
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Yes, it does do video. I know you can send files via bluetooth, but I don't mess with the cloud so I've got nothing on that part.
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I don't know what kind of e-mail everybody is using but I get alerts right away and when I say right away I mean like 10 seconds as I walk by the camera, I get an email notification and the dropcam pro app alerts, you need to check your email how often it checks for emails, yours could be set to check emails every 30 minutes or so, mine is set to Push which means I receive the emails as they are sent to me with zero delays, this is by far the best camera EVER, I love the fact that it detects motion and sounds and the night vision on this thing is SUPERB and clear, wouldn't trade this cam for anything else. I don't know what kind of e-mail everybody is using but I get alerts right away and when I say right away I mean like 10 seconds as I walk by the camera, I get an email notification and the dropcam pro app alerts, you need to check your email how often it checks for emails, yours could be set to check emails every 30 minutes or so, mine is set to Push which means I receive the emails as they are sent to me with zero delays, this is by far the best camera EVER, I love the fact that it detects motion and sounds and the night vision on this thing is SUPERB and clear, wouldn't trade this cam... » Read More I don't know what kind of e-mail everybody is using but I get alerts right away and when I say right away I mean like 10 seconds as I walk by the camera, I get an email notification and the dropcam pro app alerts, you need to check your email how often it checks for emails, yours could be set to check emails every 30 minutes or so, mine is set to Push which means I receive the emails as they are sent to me with zero delays, this is by far the best camera EVER, I love the fact that it detects motion and sounds and the night vision on this thing is SUPERB and clear, wouldn't trade this cam for anything else. « Show Less
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Just plug it into your computer and download the software that comes with it. This is the biggest downside I've found with the bloggie. You have to use their software to send clips to family and friends. I wasn't crazy about their software program. I did manage to copy and paste the clips to another program after downloading to the bloggie software and sent out videos that way. It was just another step and made the process longer.
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I have mail synced using the built in email app and I think a green light pops up. I think it's kind of cool how there's different light colors :)
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If you are using EasyN app on iPhone this may help, make sure port is 25 or defult and sender and recipient 1 are the same email (your email). Then in the main menu (were you move the camera, like a big star) scroll right to left and look for "motion detection" click ON and "Send mail on alarm" click ON. Your are now ready. My best to you.DaLi
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The sound records on the videos OK and I can hear it when I upload them to my computer. But the camera itself makes no sounds whatsoever -- no video playback sound, no shutter sound, etc., despite what the camera settings are. It's almost as if its own speaker is not connected / broken.
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You can set it to record on at schedule an take photos by motion detection on a schedule and it has an option to send an email... I have not used the email though so not sure how that works but there is a place in it's setup to enter the information for that.