The best video surveillance apps
With the advancement of technology and the Internet it is increasingly easier to be in contact with any part of the world. Something that can be used in the field of communication, but also in others such as security A good example is the tools of video surveillance, an issue that allows the user to be aware of what is happening in his home or any guarded point even when you are not near said placeSomething that can also be exploited from smartphones and mobile devices as long as you have a IP surveillance camera (connected to Internet) or, a cheaper method, with a webcam and a computer connected to the network Of course, it is necessary to have applications that communicate said cameras with the device
IP Cam Viewer
This is the application to connect professional video surveillance cameras and webcams most complete in the world of smartphones Unfortunately its design does not match, being a very basic tool, with an appearance little careful and unattractive However, it has numerous options to provide service to the user whatever their need may be. This presents a good list of brands of surveillance cameras to add connection data such as IP address and create the link.This allows viewing in real time of what the camera captures, no matter how far away you are. And not only that, because if it has movements, the user can redirect the framefrom a distance, including zoomingor turning the motion sensor on and off
Another aspect of this application is the possibility of connecting the device with normal webcams, as long as they are connected to the Internet through a program And, if desired, it is also possible to perform viewing of public surveillance cameras All this from the device. Only with a good Internet connection
The application IP Cam Viewer is fully downloadable Freevia Google Play and App Store for devices with operating system Android and iOSIt also has another paid version that includes extras such as placing a widget on the user's desktop Terminal with the real-time image of the camera or the possibility of making recordings
People Power Presence
Another very good option is to get rid of IP cameras and save using old terminals as a iPhones and iPods instead. This is what the Presence application proposes. A tool that allows you to transform these devices into a surveillance camera connected to the Internet. This way you can use the device's technology to scan the scene and if something moves, record a portion of video and send it directly to the user email to report it. All you have to do is connect the device to Internet and to power to ensure its autonomy.The only problem with this application is that it is no in Spanish, but its tabbed system makes it easy to navigate. You just have to configure if you want to use the motion sensor and link the terminal to be used as camera of surveillance with smartphone or tablet for normal use. An extra point is the possibility of two-way communication through this system, being able to speak and listenwhat happens at home or in the place under surveillance. But best of all, People Power Presence is downloadable free for devicesiOS via App Store
Baby Monitor for IP Camera
In this case, although it is an application with the same technology, it is focused on a very different use.This is a tool to connect an IP camera monitoring a room with a baby or toddler directly with an iPhone or an iPad With this it is possible to have an image in real time of what is happening, without having to go to said room constantly. A good option also for watching animals In addition, this tool has alerts and notifications in case hearing the crying of the baby or a loud noise Issues that, although does not replace an adult watching the baby, it does allow you to be aware of everything that happens remotely And, if the camera has different positions, from the terminal itself it is possible adjust the frame and take screenshots The point negative is that for this application to be fully effective it is necessary to acquire the monitoring function , allowing you to pick up and capture the sound of the room.A feature that involves the outlay of just under five euros The application Baby Monitor for IP Cameracan be downloaded free via App Store
vMEye
This is an application again to be able to create the link between an IP camera that connects to Internet, or a webcam, and a smartphone , but in this case a Windows Phone With it you just have to enter the connection fields such as IP address, port and the password of the camera, if the camera has one, to begin to see live what you are capturing . The good thing is that it allows to link several cameras to the same terminal, being able, for example, to control all corners of the house, a warehouse or any place where cameras have been installedIn addition, if these accounts have different angles and positions, the application allows the user to redefine the framingwith some buttons on the screen, as well as doing zoom on some point of the image. The vMEye app is fully downloadable free via Windows Phone Store
