Mark LaBelle Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'm thinking of adding in an IP Camera for my wife to monitor the playroom through Control4. Is there a preferred IP Camera to purchase that integrates nicely? Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'd hold out on that for a bit if I were you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfrezze Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Something that you care to share? I'm in the same boat. I'd like to install a camera outdoors to monitor the vehicles as well as one indoors for my theater and nursery. I've seen the reviews on here of the Panasonic cameras and the other brand, but due to the high prices I've held off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Not really, but if you're not in a specific rush, it may be worthwhile to wait for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 2.5.3 is in external beta and includes a new camera proxy. I'm not a dealer and don't mind "spilling the beans" on this type of stuff. Sent from my Droid MAXX via Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Leeds UK Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Foscam, are cheap and work well within c4 - we have two, one external and one internal. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggzlot Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I just had two Lilin IP cameras installed outside our house. They were just installed Friday, work very well, no complaints. I called their tech support for further help and they were very nice and spent all the time I needed on the phone to get them all set up, offered advice on how to angle the cameras for best viewing, best practices for using their recording software, etc. Can view in the C4 app when not home, or there is a $4 iOS app (Free on Android) that can work too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Would that be the inclusion for analog cams without the need for a driver to stream it? Ip cams are so close to analog in price but performance is so much better that hopefully the integration of cheaper ip cams is on the horizon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Would that be the inclusion for analog cams without the need for a driver to stream it? Ip cams are so close to analog in price but performance is so much better that hopefully the integration of cheaper ip cams is on the horizon.Nope. You still will need IP cams, or a converter. The Wirepath DVR is one exception I know of. It takes analog cams and feeds them in to C4. Axis 241q does this as well, but fewer cameras and isn't a DVR. Sent from my Droid MAXX via Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 So just a larger selection of cams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 So just a larger selection of cams?Larger selection of codecs. You won't be limited to just MJPG any more. Sent from my Droid MAXX via Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaarrEagle Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I have 3 Foscam 8910's integrated into my system and I find them to work great. The cameras are only $60 ish so you aren't wasting too much money if something else comes out down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLA Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Not really, but if you're not in a specific rush, it may be worthwhile to wait for a bit. Can wait for a bit be under 60 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam333 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Ilovec4, Would the wirepath wps-300 dvr integrate into c4? Thanks Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Can wait for a bit be under 60 days? Can't say for sure - but likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyknight Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Nope. You still will need IP cams, or a converter. The Wirepath DVR is one exception I know of. It takes analog cams and feeds them in to C4. Axis 241q does this as well, but fewer cameras and isn't a DVR.Sent from my Droid MAXX via Tapatalk.Lilin is another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Ilovec4,Would the wirepath wps-300 dvr integrate into c4?ThanksAdamAbsolutely. Sent from my Droid MAXX via Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyfrezze Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 So essentially rumor is that 2.6 I imagine will allow users to use other "ip based" cameras. IE if users had a dlink IP based camera or other panasonic, ect cameras that were IP based and used different codec's to package the image? Does that about sum it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I'll find the email and post a snippet here. Sent from my Droid MAXX via Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 That would be nice! I like some of the Panasonic cams (not supported models) or other brands that currently don't work with c4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 This is just a small snippit. This release includes a new camera proxy allowing camera manufacturers and driver developers to greatly enhance and extend the functionality of their drivers, creating further differentiation and value between various camera lines. New camera drivers can now support H264 for mobile devices, SDDP enabled cameras, have access to a new camera control-control allowing preview and control of all camera modes from inside Composer, include much improved diagnostics and Lua debug logging. Because new camera drivers are DriverWorks based, they can include manufacturer documentation, as well as context sensitive Control4 written help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFUG Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Right. And for those using higher-quality legacy cams, it doesn't appear that anything new could be had be moving up to 2.6. Preview/control within Composer?? Ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam333 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 So if you use the wire path dvr with analog cameras. Can you add ip cameras down the road too? If so would the ip cameras integrate straight into the wirepath or into c4 Thanks Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 So if you use the wire path dvr with analog cameras. Can you add ip cameras down the road too? If so would the ip cameras integrate straight into the wirepath or into c4ThanksAdamThe analog DVR is only setup to record analog cameras. You can still add IP cameras whenever you want, they would just not run through the Snap A/V DVR. They would show up right along side all the other cameras in the GUI. Sent from my Droid MAXX via Tapatalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbenny9366 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I run 7 SnapAV Wirepath 750 cameras with the WirePath 300 9 channel NVR. It works through Control4 and there are no problems. Full visibility while inside and outside the home. I also had the dealer run a 24 port NetGear GS 728TP PoE switch dedicated to the camera setup. My wife loves it cause even she can use it...non technical person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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