Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Effortless set up gets you up and running fast
Instant viewing15-minute installation on your Computer. No wires to run. Just plug and play.
No-hassle setup:No new wires to run. No network configuration.
Alerts and remote access let you be in two places at the exact same time
Guard your entire property with various cameras
Expandable for maximum coverage. Add up to five further Logitech Indoor, Outdoor, or Spy Add-On Cameras in any mixture to any Logitech Master Program.
Indoor Camera
Spy Camera
Outdoor Camera
Multiple indoor-mounting options.Attach to a window (facing in or out), place on a desktop, or mount to a wall for optimum positioning.
To get full dwelling surveillance coverage we recommend placing cameras in the following locations...
- Nursery
- Entertainment Room
- Children's Play Location
- Living Room
WiLife Digital Video Safety Camera Hidden Master Method
Client Critiques
There are three sets that are nearly identical, and differ only in the kind of camera: this 1 (hidden camera), the outdoor starter kit, and the indoor starter kid. for far more extensive critiques, look at those other kits as properly.
As for my opinion, this set does what it says it does in a pretty seamless fashion: you install the software program, plug the camera into the wall, plug a USB adapter into the wall and your personal computer, make some minor configuration changes and you are all set. I have no doubt we could have gotten a improved method more affordable but not one particular as seamlessly integrated.
We looked at many several systems and bought this a single rather since:
- most spy cams broadcast for Television...you then have to have a Television/VCR to record, or a separately bought adapter to make it operate with your laptop or computer, and we weren't technically confident adequate to want to obtain numerous pieces and figure out how to get them working together
- some spy cams are self-recording (they include memory internally) but these tend to be pricey AND they limit how significantly you can record they will fill up if you do not clear them out on a regular basis, and for our purposes that wasn't practical
- most "wireless" spy cams function on a WiFi wireless network, which is wonderful if you have 1, but we wanted this for use in a spot we didn't have wifi this a single functions by transmitting more than your house or office electrical program.
- the expense of the technique consists of a webpage you can set up to view your camera remotely (even though if you have a firewall you will only be able to watch three minute pieces if the program can connect straight, which could demand configuring your router which some folks will uncover daunting, you can watch regularly).
So, that mentioned, right here are some cons:
- only operates on PCs, not macs
- 95% of the configuration is a piece of cake, but some aspects are confusing, like how to schedule alerts, and setting up for emailing alerts
- the program has quite a few capabilities that are in the program but you can't click on them -- they are there as ads for a "platinum" version of the software program that costs $80 a year. It is annoying to have a screen complete of buttons you are not able to click, and to have marketing be such a prevalent portion of the interface
- this one particular is sort of petty, but it would be nice of the clock that hides the camera had an alarm, considering the fact that we had to eliminate a "genuine" clock in location of this one particular
- the camera is fine for security, but the image is type of strange - it appears to be infrared? Which means the colors are bizarre. Reds turn yellow, greens and blues turn white. Which is probably fine for safety purposes, but do not be expecting to get a high quality video out of it
I've had this method for about 2.five years. General, I'd have to say its hit and miss. Somedays it operates, some days it does not. Meaning the cams go offline a lot and you have to reset the cams, reboot your computer system, or restart the command center. This happens about once a week at least. And of course, this seems to happen when you truly need it (traveling, etc).
I've also had to replace two cameras just after a year. WARRANTY is only very good for a year on these and they are expense! I have five cams in total. The consumer service staff is extremely helpful but they only have a handful of tricks up their sleeves (reboot, restart, unplug). So couple of, I know them by heart. My newest camera hasn't worked correct considering the fact that I bought it here 3 weeks ago and now I am thinking about junking the complete set up. That stinks considering the fact that I've invested so significantly time and money.
Word of suggestions--just don't believe it will be upkeep totally free. It really is a lot of function to maintain it working, and you are going to from time to time have to live with not each cam working effectively (specifically the spy cams--they give me the most trouble).
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