Access webcam from iphone

Forums › Apple iOS and devices › Access webcam from iphone

Monza

233 posts

Master Geek
+1 received by user: 8

Topic # 100361 10-Apr-2012 17:52

Want to be able to keep an eye on the dog etc while at work, what iOS app will let me access the webcam I have connected to my desktop? I assume a client will need to be installed and running on my desktop too. Would be nice if can access video and audio if required.

Was thinking of buying this webcam for the purpose (as well as Skype etc).
http://www.ascent.co.nz/productspecification.aspx?ItemID=399344

keepitwarm

259 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 21

Reply # 608750 13-Apr-2012 13:15

You could use skype.

Set it to auto answer on your desktop. You would need another skype ID though so you can ring yourself., to either be the desktop one, and use your main one from your phone.That way if you have any contacts that ring you its not going to auto answer and see your dog frolicking. You can switch between 2 skype ID's easily enough.

.............................................................

simple logic.

khull

1245 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 137

Reply # 609108 14-Apr-2012 00:39

Can't say I have a dog but I use Witness from Orbicule

they have face detection and/or you can take images on demand

nakedmolerat

4490 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 856

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

Reply # 609114 14-Apr-2012 00:47

i will just get one of D-Link webcam(s)

DCS 930L/932L/942L

you can download iOS/android/website login to see things at home. easy and nothing extra to configure. mydlink.com