Wifi Cameras For Our Tanks

[Poseidon]

Does anyone use wifi cameras or webcams?

I currently have a nest cam that i got as a wedding gift, i love it and use it for my dog.
But i want to get a few more cameras and the nest cams arent realistic for that (200+ ea) plus 10$ a month for video history.

Anyone else using a wifi cam that they would recommend.

Thanks!

 

[EricTMah]

I'm in the same boat as I'd like to have eyes on my system When not at home.

Are you running a Apex?
I spoke with the Apex guru, @TORX
He's running a dlink IP camera linked to his Apex. Which I will eventually do as well. The tank fund is just low with my recent purchase. So in time.

Sony Xperia Z3

 

[Poseidon]

no i dont have an apex, i wouldnt mind getting one in the future but no go now.
I want a set of at least 4 cameras, not only for my tank but for my house as well

 

[Cliff]

I run a D-Link wireless camera that I purchased from Costco for $99 it is a remote pan tilt zoom camera so I can see everything in my fish room works great even has its own app. And was very easily installed and hooked up
This is what it looks like. Excuse the massive mess LOL

 

[EricTMah]

I run a D-Link wireless camera that I purchased from Costco for $99 it is a remote pan tilt zoom camera so I can see everything in my fish room works great even has its own app. And was very easily installed and hooked up
This is what it looks like. Excuse the massive mess LOL

Are you able to view it from outside your home network?

Sony Xperia Z3

 

[Poseidon]

got a link? there are quite a few dlink cameras on amazon i see

 

[Pistol]

I use foscam, inside and outside the network, there are many apps for viewing on iphones and tablets and computers

 

[Cliff]

Looks like Costco is not selling them anymore but I did find them on Staples this is the one I have
http://m.staples.ca/en/D-Link-DCS-5...90&gclid=CLizy8rTgM8CFURbhgod6MAFQQ&sk_test=a

 

[Pistol]

This is the one I have, works decent, no zoom, had it a couple years now.
http://foscamcanada.com/Foscam-indoor-IP-camera/Foscam-FI8910W

 

[TORX]

I used 2 DSC-930L. I got them on a 2 for 1 deal on eBay a while back. They aren't currently set up. I viewed them through Fusion, but they come with an app to use them without an Apex. Without an Apex, they are almost plug and play, really simple, HD camera. There is sound as well.

When setting up any camera on an Apex, you need to be familiar or at least comfortable with port fowarding through your router. You also need to be able to set up a DNS. It is a big headache and if you know someone who knows how, just give them a beer to do it.

 

[Nighthawk26]

I'm in the same boat as I'd like to have eyes on my system When not at home.

Are you running a Apex?
I spoke with the Apex guru, @TORX
He's running a dlink IP camera linked to his Apex. Which I will eventually do as well. The tank fund is just low with my recent purchase. So in time.

Sony Xperia Z3

Recent Purchase?

 

[Petercar (RIP Dec 2017)]

I been using the dlink dcs-522l got it at best buy its Aldo showing in my fusion apex but I control it from the dlink app..it has zoom and tilt and pan. Yu can set it up to control from yur iPad on the cell network .plug a speaker to it and yu can talk to the cat and dog

 

[EricTMah]

Recent Purchase?

Ya. I finally got an Apex and also will be switching lights as well.

Sony Xperia Z3

 

[Canadianeh]

bumping this thread up as I am planning to have eyes on my tank when I am not home, and also for home security.

So is Dlink wifi cam is the best choice that comes with zoom and you are able to move it around when you are away from home?

I like Nest cam but it is pricey and does not tilt, plan, and zoom.

 

[Poseidon]

nest you can zoom on the app and it has a 160degree lens so you can see alot.
Im going to get the ARLO cameras. 4 completely wireless wifi cameras.
pretty sweet.
When i do i will have a nest to sell if your interested.

 

[Canadianeh]

when you are planning to sell it and how much?

 

[averhoog]

I got a swann security camera system have camera inside but also have one on my sump room and one on My display tank I can access in from the internet as well works really good

 

[Petercar (RIP Dec 2017)]

I used the dlink got at bestbuy has pan tilt and zoom

 

[Canadianeh]

I used the dlink got at bestbuy has pan tilt and zoom

But one big downside is the memory card is in the device. not ideal if it got stolen plus no cloud storage.

 

[new2reefing]

Im lucky enough to have my computer close enough to my comp and just use remote connect to view the webcam. but wifi cams and apex would be the best way to go