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Caporegime
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Hi all,

Simple request, after a simple web cam I can leave running at home and access from my phone.

What I don't want:
-A camera that demands me to sign up using an email address plus any other details (some ask for your home address!!!?)
-A camera that insist orakes it compulsory to use their cloud storage

What I'd like:
-Simple cheap camera that I can connect to
-Password protected maybe?
-Does live streaming
-Half decent picture obviously

Looked on Amazon, I find a few that look okay, look into the reviews and there's people talking about security concerns, so I end up not purchasing
 
The first thing thats pops into my mind for livestreaming is probably not what it will be used for:D. Surely the address thing, you could put in anyones address (i assume you'd be concerned about someone seeing your house is empty.

Concern? Why would I go e a random Chinese company my home address and allow the access to the camera? :P

Tis true, even then bit of a ball ache as it requires active x? I think..but it does work in the end.

But..I use a phone app (onvifer) and rarely use a browser.
Never had a Foscam fail on me and have been using various models over 15 years, in some damn harsh environments.
So would always be my 24/7 recording camera of choice, but now days, a simple blink xt2 will work but the OP did'nt want e-mail sign up or cloud based.

Edit
If the OP insists on none cloud based, a static IP would make life much easier for remote access.

I'll take a look.

The cloud storage isn't a major issue, it's when you're forced to provide such ridiculous details. And yes, I could provide fake ones.
 
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