Jessica, I like the FI8918W. They are my work-horse. I bought 2 I liked them so much. Picture quality isn't that great but good enough for the price and feature set.
Thanks for the Foscam review videos! But now I'm even more in doubt.. Which one would you recommend, the 8918, 8910 or the 9821? I want it to monitor my dog when I leave him alone.. but maybe also as an extra alarm system when I leave the home alone.
I'm looking to place some type of security camera on my window sill, will this work..? there will be a screen right in front of the camera..Also, do you need to use your cell phone for this, or will it work with a laptop..? Thanks..
misshair It will work with a web browser through your computer. The ability to access it through your cell phone is a bonus feature in my opinion. With that said, shooting through a window sill will work but not if you intend to use the Infra Red night vision to record at night. Anything in front of the camera, like a window pane or screen will reflect the IR and create a white blinding effect of your image.
I got one last question about this unit before I buy. And that's how long of a memory does the camera have or does it have a memory card? Or is it saved to an icloud?
SoseBass 11/2 Update: Actually, this device doesn't have a memory card slot. The FI9821W does. You can record the image from the FI8918W using a third party program or a Synology Diskstation if you have one though.
I updated my original response above because I thought you were referring to a different camera. I am going to repeat it here a gain. "This device doesn't have a memory card slot. The FI9821W does. You can record the image from the FI8918W using a third party program or a Synology Diskstation if you have one though."
the 1 year old 19818w v2 cam stopped working. Foscam told me to install new firmware, which was a total of 12 files which had to be installed in a certain order. Instructions said that if i would do it in the wrong order it would damage the Cam! sorry, but this is 2015, take care of automatic upgrades, this is just a lousy product.
It's an indoor camera. I have it mounted outside under a covered porch. This camera is not weatherproof so if moisture gets inside it will ruin the camera. Don't try this at home I am a professional. :)
Cool beans. I've had mine running for a couple of years now and it's still working like a champ!
Jessica,
I like the FI8918W. They are my work-horse. I bought 2 I liked them so much. Picture quality isn't that great but good enough for the price and feature set.
Quite cool. Truly ubiquitous!
thanks for the video! gotta try this one with my Xeoma software
+Zach You are welcome!
Thanks for the Foscam review videos! But now I'm even more in doubt.. Which one would you recommend, the 8918, 8910 or the 9821? I want it to monitor my dog when I leave him alone.. but maybe also as an extra alarm system when I leave the home alone.
So do I have to use a Lan cable to connect to the camera or can I use it wireless?
SoseBass 11/2 You have to use the LAN cable to set the wireless up. Once configured you can run the camera wireless.
Ok thanks! And thanks for responding so fast.
I'm looking to place some type of security camera on my window sill, will this work..? there will be a screen right in front of the camera..Also, do you need to use your cell phone for this, or will it work with a laptop..? Thanks..
misshair It will work with a web browser through your computer. The ability to access it through your cell phone is a bonus feature in my opinion. With that said, shooting through a window sill will work but not if you intend to use the Infra Red night vision to record at night. Anything in front of the camera, like a window pane or screen will reflect the IR and create a white blinding effect of your image.
Thank you so much, you are so knowledgeable! Much appreciated!! ty!
I got one last question about this unit before I buy. And that's how long of a memory does the camera have or does it have a memory card? Or is it saved to an icloud?
SoseBass 11/2 Update: Actually, this device doesn't have a memory card slot. The FI9821W does. You can record the image from the FI8918W using a third party program or a Synology Diskstation if you have one though.
I updated my original response above because I thought you were referring to a different camera. I am going to repeat it here a gain.
"This device doesn't have a memory card slot. The FI9821W does. You can record the image from the FI8918W using a third party program or a Synology Diskstation if you have one though."
Love me my Foscam Wireless IP Cameras. :)
the 1 year old 19818w v2 cam stopped working. Foscam told me to install new firmware, which was a total of 12 files which had to be installed in a certain order. Instructions said that if i would do it in the wrong order it would damage the Cam! sorry, but this is 2015, take care of automatic upgrades, this is just a lousy product.
What I understand after some research the camera is very good but the sounds is crappy.
It's an indoor camera. I have it mounted outside under a covered porch. This camera is not weatherproof so if moisture gets inside it will ruin the camera. Don't try this at home I am a professional. :)