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 Wilife works well but has limitations July 24, 2009
Croppled1 (Tampa , Usa)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The previous reviews say everything I have found . I received mine and it was up and running quickly . I would expect to spend a day off to figure out a system and a little more time to tweak it and get set up online . I just want to address those who complained about the lights on the cameras .You can turn them off in the software there are check boxes in the setaup area under advanced options . Actually in a store they work great becuase people who think their on camera are more honest if you can tell a employee what they were doing they will think twice about how they act too . Now at home I wanted them hidden too as well as the camearas. You will have to be ingeneous and do some thinking as you need to keep them vented . The man that made bird houses and ran electric out in his yard thats great . What is poor about the system is you can only have 6 cameras and more is always better unless you dedicate another computer . Make sure your internet cables are buried and have at least PVC protection with some deterant protecting them from being easily cut too . IF you use cameras outside your home put cords up above sofits run back into buildings so they cant be unpluged easily by theives . It works . Its not cheap when you figure out what 4 cameras cost and that it works independant of a home alarm system however the main thing is it is easily doable and works very well over the net with no special programing . When the elderly widow on here told me she did this herself I have been ill and figured I could too . I did but it takes more then 15 minutes to set up unless your doing the indoor or spy cam out in the open inside . Don't forget to put social security numbers on your cameras just in case . The best cameras are placed with secure cords and locations . figure out a way to make them harder to detect or notice .Do try plugs before doing a full instal . I had no trouble positioning these myself .
For msyelf at home I put some in . Cereal boxes with vent holes in the back and top and they work great inside or ? You just have to think . The easiest way for me to reset all the cameras is just turn off the main breaker inside the home . I am trying to figure out how to do this remotely incase I leave for long periods of time . Anyone have a clue ? The computer is on a backup supply power so it wont hurt it and it came with reset software if that becomes necessary . I have remote internet control for my machine but keep it blocked most the time . Wilife on their site explains how you can do a bios change to power on the machine after a outage as your computer must be on for the system to work . I will add come back and write some more as time passes . Hope this helps a little . They dont tell you but board camera lenses work on the indoor camears you can change them for different veiws see my review of their IR Illuminator . The camera is great but it works poorly in low light without the infared kit they sell . Just buy it if you want to monitor 24 hours period .BTW its 15 watts per camera to run and a tad more for the IR adapters . I use some LED lighting at night inside but infared cctv lighting is best . When you go to IR you loose some color but I didnt loose all like is claimed . God Bless .
Perfect video security system - everything easy as advertised January 7, 2009
Technophobe I am (Washington)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Indoor Master System Camera by Logitech was just as easy to set up as advertised for a beginner-intermediate technophile/technophobe. (I'm not one to comment on packaging, but it was really well-done too.) I received it, took about 20 minutes to set it up, and the camera's working right now and I'll definitely add more indoor cameras and possibly outdoor cameras. The camera automatically records to your computer when it senses motion and you can add additional schedules for recording. The only draw-back is the lack of infrared if you're using this as security at night. I'll have to add adjustments for that (motion sensor lights), but it's an awesome system otherwise. While the system can't be plugged into extension strips with surge-protectors (they're already built-in to the components), you can use regular extension cords to lengthen the range of where you place the camera (same with the computer you use to plug the whole system in - I'm using a laptop right now with an extension cord because the Logitech cord is really short). There are several different mounting systems for the camera (easy-to-attach suction can be placed on either side of the camera for looking out of the window and looking in from the window, there are wall and ceiling brackets, or a stand-alone desk holder). I had purchased another similarly-priced security camera that had to be routed to the computer in a more convoluted way, but this is a system that is much simpler in that it uses plug-in receivers and immediately connects camera to computer through electrical outlets. It also allows you to remotely view what's occurring via the web and sends alerts (something I haven't had time to try). The only small nit I have are the stickers that accompany the system - they show an icon of the outdoor camera that's not really a clear sign of surveillance or video security. I thought the stickers should mention the words "video security" or something a little clearer. Amazon.com shipped it really quickly and I'm just really pleased with every aspect of this purchase.
Good Basic Digital Wireless Security Camera December 14, 2008
Weatherman (Northeast, Pennsylvania, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think my title says it all. Here is a good basic INDOOR security camera. It's not an outdoor camera (there is a outdoor camera available, but this is not the one), and it comes with the monitor and software. It's wireless, so that you do not have to run wires through the house, however you cannot plug it into an extension or surge protector.
It does take time to setup. Put aside a good hour if not longer unless you are well aware of computers and setting up this type of camera. IMHO with anything new, I set aside a good hour to do a setup as things almost always do not go according to plan, then I try to rush and do more wrong and things go from bad to worse. So set aside time.
There are some subscriptions you have to pay extra for if you wish. It'll all work without it (like recording and looking back), but again you do not have to. Personally I think a year should be included in the initial setup.
Some ideas for this system could be a baby monitor or indoor security system to keep it focused on a room.
Also, it does not have night or low light vision. But again they do sell cameras here at amazon to go with the system.
When setting it up, you'll want to do a manual check for new versions and upgrade as especially when you're upgrading you want to have the most recent version. And in the future, manual checks for upgrades tend to work better than auto. But again, set aside time.
Now keep in mind the camera itself is basic. It's not high quality to give details. You can purchase high quality cameras, but they cost money. Do a search for security cameras and see the prices. For all you get here, this is well worth it. Even with the extras you may wish to pay for, it's not a bad deal.
Great security system! April 6, 2009
J. Mettee (Bowleys Quarters, MD)
This is perfect to keep an eye on things while you are away. Super easy to install too.
Rediculously impressed April 10, 2009
ATTILA DELISLE (South Portland, ME United States)
It took me virtually less time get this up and running and my wife viewing the video feed from her cell phone than it took to get the box open. She was a bit hesitant about ordering it at first, but after being able to check on the house from the mall parking lot, she's going to pick up the outdoor camera add-on.
Also this software is top-notch, very easy to figure out. All over just a great product!
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