Regardless of whether or not you live in a bad neighborhood, having a secure and safe home is a very common concern. Not everyone can afford an expensive home security system, but there are some simple affordable ways to make sure your home is as...
Let's show you how to setup a Hikvision Camera with Camcloud. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERKLrhPV-jQ Step #1. Setup the Camera Wizard First login to camcloud.com and go to the “Cameras” page. Then click on “Add Camera” to start the Camera Wizard. Since we’re dealing with Hikvision cameras, select “Generic H.264”. At...
Previously we’ve discussed 3 tips for setting up your Foscam on wireless. We’ve been working hard on making it easier for you to manage your cloud recordings. [embed]http://youtu.be/FZDtVInp5kE[/embed] Here are 3 quick tips that would help you have an easier time managing your cloud recordings on Camcloud. 3....
Here at Camcloud the topic of port forwarding your IP camera comes up often. I thought it was time we refreshed some tips and tricks I use to setup port forwarding. In order to view your IP camera outside your local network you need to...
Before starting I suggest watching: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RLkFvRpA-o[/embed] Setting up the D-Link DCS-942L is super easy. Go to www.mydlink.com/download and click the setup for your platform. Then it is a simple matter of following the onscreen instructions. Ultimately it will find your camera on your network and it will ask you...
D-link is one of the most popular brand of IP cameras among our users. Although myDlink has its benefits, there has been a lot of confusion surrounding its service and its connection with Camcloud. MyDlink and Camcloud are two different services. In fact, you don't need to use...
Are you researching video storage options for your IP camera and unsure about the best option? You're not alone -- we get a lot of questions on when customers should opt for an NVR or DVR solution vs. cloud storage. There is also a lot of confusion on the...
D-Link IP cameras have a great set of features for motion detection but they can be a bit tricky to setup for first-time users. There are also a few minor but potentially confusing “gotchas” that all users should be aware of when setting up motion...
If you're using your IP camera as a monitoring tool that's saving videos (or images) when motion takes place, then you will want to spend some time adjusting your camera's motion detection settings. This means ensuring the available settings are optimized for the particular scene...
