Gallagher

So, i would like to set-up a webcam from my cottage, so I can view it from my house.


Any ideas on how to do this? I would like to it be used to keep an eye on our huts, boats, property, etc.


Almost like a streaming video?

spike

I believe you would have to have live feed there so it can have the source for the video to go through, but i could be very wrong.

05CivicSi

first things first, got internet at the cottage?

ashtonp24

you'd need internet, a computer, a tv tuner card and a slingbox to be able to view it from anywhere

cr8tive_leo

First, you do need the internetz... or a dail-in , setup a modem based server you can log into from remote. (not hard to do)

(I'd do the dailup) Depending on where your cottage is, you may not get the internet up their through conventional means.

Once you've decided on your connectivity, the rest is easy.

you can have your cottage push images to a website, or you can look into some of the systems X10 has to offer.

http://www.x10.com/homepage.htm

Gallagher

No, I do not have the net at the cottage. That can be solved pretty simply though.

It would most likely be one of those rogers wireless internet sticks.

I can easily get a computer up there.

cr8tive_leo

You don't need a sling box.

Gallagher

so far i need the cam, a computer, and the internet.


I think setting it all up will be the major problem

ashtonp24

Is there any software you know of that can allow you to turn it on remotely?

cr8tive_leo

What would be the major problem?

Almost all web cams come with capture software, there is freeware too. 0
A cheapo system, or laptop, $10 web cam, unless you want one with a little IR on it. How robust of a system do you want? multiple cam?

05CivicSi

Most cams are accessible only within the network they are plugged into. Cottage and home would not be on the same network.

p.s. look into the cost of running the rogers 24/7

What you can look for is a camera that pushes images to the web, or email. Most don't need to be attached to a computer just a router.

cr8tive_leo

.. look at your monthly bill... Bell/Rogers, 24/7 connectivity...

You can access your modems ip from any network, anywhere, at anytime.

If not, the above mentioned slingbox would be a fail. My ftp server and http server that I use for clients would be a fail too, it's not, they access from all over the world.

Gallagher

The cam is going to be outside in -40 degree weather, with rain, snow, ice, windy, etc.

It can either be a picture cam, or a video cam. I'm assuming the cost will obviously be different, but how much?

Currently, we do not have a telephone line setup for the cottage. Maybe bump it to someone elses line?

cr8tive_leo

You'd need to get a cam that's in a weather proof housing, or keep it inside the cottage, through a window.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Q-See-QSC48030-High-Resolution-Weatherproof-Camera_W0QQitemZ270315679079QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCA _Video_Conferencing_Webcams?hash=item270315679079& _trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1215|66%3A2|65 %3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Find out if the Rogers stick works up there, Do you disconnect the power when you close the cottage?

Gallagher

Cottage is never fully closed. Some power is left on for fridge, and baseboard heaters (soon to be in-floor heating).

si90

How about this..things you need
- Internet
- Wireless Router
- Internet Camera (http://dlink.ca/products/category.asp?cid=60&sec=0)

a. setup the router
b. mount the internet camera (indoor, outdoor)
c. Install the software (SYNC both router and internet camera together)
d. enabled remote connection to the camera(IPadress)..

depends on the camera you get..you can move the camera around..