Webcam motion detecting/recording software?

BuToNz · 15 Dec 2015 at 10:05

Looking to setup a basic USB webcam to capture on movement detection, anyone using some software like this?

It'll be plugged into my server, ideally with small file sizes.

boxman2000 · 15 Dec 2015 at 10:16

Better off going for IP webcam rather than USB webcam IMO.

I use two Foscam FI8910W which have loads of integrated features, others on here recommend the ANNKE Sparkle 1 H.264 HD. Easy to setup, the Annke I think is probably a better bet due to being slightly easier to setup and on paper is higher quality, although I've never compared to know.

If you don't require rotate feature I've read some good reviews of these - I'm going to fit one in my shed at some point and another in the entrance area of my house.

leaskovski · 15 Dec 2015 at 10:27

We need to understand the reasons for such software. Are you monitoring for green plastic bags?

Danny091 · 15 Dec 2015 at 10:31

Genius Vision?

MooMoo444 · 15 Dec 2015 at 10:34

leaskovski said:
We need to understand the reasons for such software. Are you monitoring for green plastic bags?

Hunting for demnons, clearly.

kthula666 · 15 Dec 2015 at 11:19

I use a program with a usb webcam watching the car called ISpy 64.

Find it here http://www.ispyconnect.com

PooKer · 15 Dec 2015 at 11:23

+1 for Ispy. Used it a few times when needed. Works with IP Camera's also

BuToNz · 15 Dec 2015 at 11:25

kthula666 said:
I use a program with a usb webcam watching the car called ISpy 64.

Find it here http://www.ispyconnect.com

Perfect, exactly what I'm looking for

Finally able to work out who is pooing through my letterbox.

Avenged7Fold · 15 Dec 2015 at 12:13

BuToNz said:
Perfect, exactly what I'm looking for

Finally able to work out who is pooing through my letterbox.

See OCuks 'online Users' at the bottom of the page of GD for that

MikeTheNative · 15 Dec 2015 at 13:35

Does it also need to be waterproof so it can go in the shower?

matthab · 15 Dec 2015 at 13:53

boxman2000 said:
Better off going for IP webcam rather than USB webcam IMO.

I use two Foscam FI8910W which have loads of integrated features, others on here recommend the ANNKE Sparkle 1 H.264 HD. Easy to setup, the Annke I think is probably a better bet due to being slightly easier to setup and on paper is higher quality, although I've never compared to know.

If you don't require rotate feature I've read some good reviews of these - I'm going to fit one in my shed at some point and another in the entrance area of my house.

I use the Foscam and it is great. The ANNKE broke after one month with a PSU failure. The APP also for the Foscam is leaps ahead of ANNKE.

I have my camera running to iSPY also which it records all the goings on.

Thinking of ordering a second camera after Christmas to Watch the back of the house.