We wrote the IP Camera plug-in for MobiLinc so that you can see your IP Cameras on a screen with your devices, scenes, and programs tagged to that camera. The information found in their API docs far exceed any other camera manufacture in terms of 3rd party quality documentation support for their cameras. Some cameras are much better about documenting the cameras interface than others. The trick is discovering what network command to use that the camera will accept. The ISY's Network Resource module is quite advanced and could be used to control the pan/tilt motion of really any IP based camera. Everything is still IP or closed-circuit based. No camera today has an INSTEON module installed in the camera for control. There are no INSTEON compatible cameras. At their price it makes for a descent camera, but we opted to sell the latest version of the Foscam cameras on the MobiLinc Store that includes the IR CUT Filter for better image quality. The camera that Smarthome re-branded is a slightly older version of the Foscam line that is missing some of the more advanced optics like an IR CUT filter to improve color image quality. Foscam seems to quite popular for re-branding. Many camera manufactures re-brand other's OEM cameras. The only way to get it back to color mode is to disconnect the power. The camera switched to IR mode at night but periodically when the lights come back on, the camera video is in black and white. The Smarthome cameras are rebranded Foscam cameras. I have a model 2864-222 wireless IP camera. Xathros asked me to pop over and chime in with my thoughts.
My Smarthome cams arrived yesterday but I haven't had an opportunity to install and test them yet. He indicated that the Smarthome cams were rebranded Foscam cams which he uses and was happy with.
I worked on beta testing the MobilInc IP Cam plug in for Wes. I wonder if Wes (of MobiLinc) could comment on this since he has some recent experience with a large number of cams. They claim compatibilty based on the fact that their SmartLinc/Software package has IP Cam support for their cams over ethernet (Not insteon).Īll of that said, If using the ISY's Network Resources module, some camera interfaces may be friendlier than others. None of the IP cameras that I have seen speak Insteon and are therfore not really Insteon compatible contrary to Smarthome's marketing fluff. There may be a bit more to compatibility than that. If you're connecting any other 'Zink' WiFi device, connect to the SSID called 'ZMD_SAP'.Since ISY does not do anything with cameras, thus everything is compatible! Do you have MobiLinc? If so, I think it would be best to pose this question to MobiLinc forum. If you're connecting a Beam, connect to the SSID called "AP_ZMD".
Press "Tap here to select WiFi" to go to your smartphone's WiFi settings page, and select your device's WiFi signal. Interference may be problematic when living in an apartment complex, where there are multiple networks operating on the same channel. Check for interference from other WiFi networks.
Occasionally, your camera may go offline due to network connectivity. Use a straightened paperclip to press and hold the recessed reset button for 10 seconds.įurthermore, is Funlux and Zmodo the same company? Funlux is a trademarked brand of Zmodo and seems to be part of an effort to rebrand their product, considering Zmodo doesn't have the greatest reputation among Internet reviewers.īeside this, why does my IP camera keep going offline?.Ensure your camera is connected to power.Connect your camera to your router using an ethernet cable.Place your camera within range of your wireless router. The LED Status Light will off and then start blinking green when the camera is ready to be set up again. 1) Put the CD in the CD drive of your computer, then open CD 2) Double click IPCamSetup.exe Follow the onscreen instructions to install camera software. To reset the camera, use a pin or a thin object to press and hold the reset pinhole on the back of the camera for 10 seconds.