Outdoor Foscam is £32.99. Some decent prices for WiFi 720p IP Cameras. The one at £12.98 is the one pictured and there are a few more in the first post, including Pan/Tilt ones at around £25 using the code. Cheaper than most places like Amazon etc and even cheaper than buying from most China suppliers.
Order via the Groupon App, as a new customer using the code APPLOVE
Models available: I2 (white), Q2 (black)
Resolution: 1280 x 720
Live stream on iPhones, iPads, Smartphones, tablets or PC
Built-in audio output
Easy install, simple plug and play
14 LED lights for night time viewing for model I2
10 LED lights for night time viewing for model Q2
Image sensor: CMOS
Pixel: 1MP
Video frame rate: 30fps
Dual stream
Built-in speaker
100-degree viewing angle
Detection alarm: push notification to alert if any movement is detected
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
Maximum storage 32GB (not supplied) - store up to 20 days of recording
Power: DC 5V
Top comments
fiendishlyclever
16 Aug 165#13
Tempted by the Foscam they have. I posted a warning on another thread earlier today. I'll repeat it as it is relevant here too.
I'm always more worried about the security of the device if you leave open ports exposed as hackers could not only gain access to the camera but your home network. Some cameras use an outgoing connection rather than incoming which increases the security a little bit makes you dependant on the provider staying in business or keeping their servers running.
I bought a cheap Wanscam (?) Camera to put in the conservatory so I can watch my garden from work (sad escapism I know). The camera kept pointing into the house despite me not having accessed it. I'd changed the default password and updated the firmware. This stopped happening when I closed the port. Coincidence or something more sinister? Just a word of advice!
martincroot to nandunanu
16 Aug 163#16
if it's 720p then just under 1 megapixel actually. 1280x720 = 921,600 (= number of dots that make up the image if that's what you meant by your very brief question)
Latest comments (49)
terriclarkfan
20 Apr 17#49
Anyone still subscribed to this thread?
While migrating all my apps to a new Android phone, it became apparent that I've lost/forgotten the password for the iThink camera viewing app.
My old phone is still happily logged into the app and can view the camera but I can't add the camera to a new installation of the app on my new phone. It seems I don't have a security question setup, so can't reset my password without phoning CS in Vietnam. :disappointed:(
I've tried doing a hardware reset on the camera and adding it to a new installation of the app with a new username/password, but the app complains that the camera is "binded" to my old username. Seems I can't delete that bind without my old password or contacting CS. (I've emailed them FWIW, but don't expect much of a reply).
Q1: Does anyone know of any other Android apps which will connect to the Q2 camera, or do you have to use iThink's app and server?
Q2: Is there any way to migrate the logged-in app from my old phone to new, or do I have to install from scratch on the new phone and hence require the password again?
I know this is a lot of messing about for the sake of a £12 camera, but I really liked the Q2.
If anyone wants to sell their camera ("unbinded" from their app!), please PM me.
Brocily
28 Aug 16#48
I fairly new to this sort of thing, but when I try the IP it says denied. I can only assume the camera is blocking access to 3rd party applications.
Brocily
24 Aug 16#41
Just got mine today. Not bad for the price I paid. Does anyone know where I can get the English version of their windows software?
Or at least view it on the PC somehow?
bargainBooze to Brocily
27 Aug 16#47
Use VLC, Blue Iris or Synology Surveillance Station.
@adi0604 Have you tried doing a hard reset on the camera, using a pin in the reset hole, before signing up afresh? Not saying that'll fix your problem, but worth a try. Sounds like you need the camera to forget the WiFi settings.
terriclarkfan
25 Aug 16#43
I'm using the Android app on Moto G LTE with Android 5.1.
I found wherever I tried to launch the iThink app, the video would refresh to 30% but then the app would crash and I'd have to relaunch the app. It would then work properly.
I've used the free Macrodroid app to create a button on my homepage that will kill any iThink app instance running in the background and then launch a new instance of iThink. I've found this works every time.
Hope this helps anyone who has the same annoying problem.
Great camera for the price. I use mine to keep an eye on the cat asleep in the spare bedroom and the pixel resolution is good enough even to be able to read an LED alarm clock on the bedside table.
adi0604 to terriclarkfan
25 Aug 16#44
ithink on IOS for me keeps crashing. Tried reinstalling and now its not taking my user/password. Tried to signup new but keep getting Network excluded message. Do you have any suggestion to help fix this?
quaium
24 Aug 16#40
I'm really liking the Q2. So much so that I wanted to buy another one but they aren't available anymore. Do Groupon bring back offers like this?
adi0604 to quaium
25 Aug 16#42
Same here, next cheapest is £29.99 but not same. Also £15code now expired. Its £10 now
terriclarkfan
24 Aug 16#39
ITYF that the "LED off" option in the app's settings simply turns off the constant green light on front of the unit. That's the case with my Q2 unit anyway. The manual says this is so the unit "is more discreet". Can't imagine what situations you'd want that for...... :wink:
markftmuk
23 Aug 16#37
Thanks. Just want some for the drive and garden through a window and i have a streetlight/security light to provide the light. Offer ended now but im sure it'll be back.
iqbal101 to markftmuk
23 Aug 16#38
If you meant turning off IR then you can not. Only front LED green/blue light has toggle switch in the app.
markftmuk
17 Aug 16#20
If anyone receives an indoor one, can you tell me if it allows the night vision to be turned off?
adi0604 to markftmuk
23 Aug 16#36
Yes in the setting you can switch off LED so can't see anything in night.
terriclarkfan
23 Aug 16#34
Received my Q2 this morning - very happy with it so far. Setup was a lot easier than many WiFi gadgets and the manual is very good. Picture quality is far better than i expected.
markftmuk to terriclarkfan
23 Aug 16#35
Do you know if night vision can be turned off in settings?
gfunk2k
22 Aug 16#33
Just go one of the Q2 but unable to connect to a BT home hub. I know HUKD isnt for tech support, but any help?
sweet_princess7866
19 Aug 16#32
same doesn't work now Code SAVE10 takes £10 off
tonyossian
19 Aug 16#31
code doesn't work for me using app
gsj87
19 Aug 16#30
Looking for a pan/tilt camera that I can put in my living room to watch my dog while I'm at work.
Any recommendations? Happy with 720p, night vision would be a bonus. Something cheap but good and relatively easy to install.
cruisecars
18 Aug 16#29
1080 it needs to be 720 is really poor quality
zebrum
18 Aug 16#28
these chinese IP cameras are absolute junk
james_lfc
18 Aug 16#27
**** it expired :disappointed:
adam89
17 Aug 16#26
Yes,I did with new account and with app :disappointed:
fiendishlyclever
17 Aug 161#25
Are you using within the app with a new Groupon amount. Code worked for me this morning that way...
jagpal1983
16 Aug 16#5
Thanks buddy using this code I booked my car for air conditioning regas, servicing, and full inspection for £10.00 at Crawley.
vamshi024 to jagpal1983
17 Aug 16#24
how did you work that out for a tenner ?
volksdub
17 Aug 161#23
Code doesn't work
adam89
17 Aug 16#22
Try to add the code,doesn't accept :disappointed: it say "bad request "
Any suggestions?
Berty007
17 Aug 16#21
Thank you
twomoons
17 Aug 161#19
Wouldn't touch the company with a bargepole now. I purchased one of the cameras last night but their crazy app mixed my billing address with my work delivery address so i contacted one of their reps on live chat about it this morning. He said he couldnt change the address so i said i would just see if it turned up........i then received an email stating they were refunding me so i tried to log back into my groupon account and my account doesn't exist any longer! Totally surreal so will never bother using them again.
Just been in touch with their reps again and my account doesn't exist yet they have taken the money from me!
mr_oily
17 Aug 162#18
Just my two penneth but I've bought a number of Foscams both in and outdoor in the past and while they're reliable enough and easy to use, the picture quality hasn't been close to the Hikvision dome/ bullet. A bit more expensive but not massively (got mine from Aliexpress) and well worth the extra money. I ended up switching the lot out over time.
Thinks it was the HIKVISION DS-2CD2032 series if anyone wants to look into it.
nandunanu
16 Aug 16#10
1mp?
martincroot to nandunanu
16 Aug 163#16
if it's 720p then just under 1 megapixel actually. 1280x720 = 921,600 (= number of dots that make up the image if that's what you meant by your very brief question)
s24adm to nandunanu
17 Aug 16#17
1mp may sound rubbish for PHOTOS but a 1mp VIDEO is actually 720p HD, 2mp is 1080p HD etc.
The older/cheaper VGA resolution cameras were 0.3mp by comparison (640x480).
bargainBooze
16 Aug 16#15
Big thanks OP
cmdr_elito
16 Aug 16#14
Security on all of these devices is weak, so can be hacked without any kind of real hacking, simple software widely available that sniffs IP address ranges for ip cameras.
fiendishlyclever
16 Aug 165#13
Tempted by the Foscam they have. I posted a warning on another thread earlier today. I'll repeat it as it is relevant here too.
I'm always more worried about the security of the device if you leave open ports exposed as hackers could not only gain access to the camera but your home network. Some cameras use an outgoing connection rather than incoming which increases the security a little bit makes you dependant on the provider staying in business or keeping their servers running.
I bought a cheap Wanscam (?) Camera to put in the conservatory so I can watch my garden from work (sad escapism I know). The camera kept pointing into the house despite me not having accessed it. I'd changed the default password and updated the firmware. This stopped happening when I closed the port. Coincidence or something more sinister? Just a word of advice!
Rona7do
16 Aug 16#12
Are they any good? been after a wireless ip cam for a while.
terriclarkfan
16 Aug 16#11
Thanks, OP.
adi0604
16 Aug 16#9
Outdoor one : Is it supplied with good ip rated power adapter?
Why would you want indoor one? as outdoor one can be used indoor..
dlm136
16 Aug 161#8
ordered the outdoor one
thanks OP
MIkeblunt
16 Aug 16#6
Is this correct,whenI did my order the code was accepted and my email confirmation showed the discount,then they emailed the invoice it showed full price with no discount.Anyone know what I will have actually been charged.
dereklogan7 to MIkeblunt
16 Aug 16#7
Email doesn't show discount but it has been applied. :smiley:
Berty007
16 Aug 16#3
How do you get the camera for £12.98? Sorry if I am missing something obvious.
topss to Berty007
16 Aug 161#4
Download the Groupon app.
Register as a new customer.
Add the camera @ £27.98
Add the code 'APPLOVE' at checkout to deduct £15
Opening post
Order via the Groupon App, as a new customer using the code APPLOVE
Models available: I2 (white), Q2 (black)
Resolution: 1280 x 720
Live stream on iPhones, iPads, Smartphones, tablets or PC
Built-in audio output
Easy install, simple plug and play
14 LED lights for night time viewing for model I2
10 LED lights for night time viewing for model Q2
Image sensor: CMOS
Pixel: 1MP
Video frame rate: 30fps
Dual stream
Built-in speaker
100-degree viewing angle
Detection alarm: push notification to alert if any movement is detected
Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g/n
Maximum storage 32GB (not supplied) - store up to 20 days of recording
Power: DC 5V
Top comments
I'm always more worried about the security of the device if you leave open ports exposed as hackers could not only gain access to the camera but your home network. Some cameras use an outgoing connection rather than incoming which increases the security a little bit makes you dependant on the provider staying in business or keeping their servers running.
I bought a cheap Wanscam (?) Camera to put in the conservatory so I can watch my garden from work (sad escapism I know). The camera kept pointing into the house despite me not having accessed it. I'd changed the default password and updated the firmware. This stopped happening when I closed the port. Coincidence or something more sinister? Just a word of advice!
Latest comments (49)
While migrating all my apps to a new Android phone, it became apparent that I've lost/forgotten the password for the iThink camera viewing app.
My old phone is still happily logged into the app and can view the camera but I can't add the camera to a new installation of the app on my new phone. It seems I don't have a security question setup, so can't reset my password without phoning CS in Vietnam. :disappointed:(
I've tried doing a hardware reset on the camera and adding it to a new installation of the app with a new username/password, but the app complains that the camera is "binded" to my old username. Seems I can't delete that bind without my old password or contacting CS. (I've emailed them FWIW, but don't expect much of a reply).
Q1: Does anyone know of any other Android apps which will connect to the Q2 camera, or do you have to use iThink's app and server?
Q2: Is there any way to migrate the logged-in app from my old phone to new, or do I have to install from scratch on the new phone and hence require the password again?
I know this is a lot of messing about for the sake of a £12 camera, but I really liked the Q2.
If anyone wants to sell their camera ("unbinded" from their app!), please PM me.
Or at least view it on the PC somehow?
I found wherever I tried to launch the iThink app, the video would refresh to 30% but then the app would crash and I'd have to relaunch the app. It would then work properly.
I've used the free Macrodroid app to create a button on my homepage that will kill any iThink app instance running in the background and then launch a new instance of iThink. I've found this works every time.
Hope this helps anyone who has the same annoying problem.
Great camera for the price. I use mine to keep an eye on the cat asleep in the spare bedroom and the pixel resolution is good enough even to be able to read an LED alarm clock on the bedside table.
Any recommendations? Happy with 720p, night vision would be a bonus. Something cheap but good and relatively easy to install.
Are you using within the app with a new Groupon amount. Code worked for me this morning that way...
Any suggestions?
Just been in touch with their reps again and my account doesn't exist yet they have taken the money from me!
Thinks it was the HIKVISION DS-2CD2032 series if anyone wants to look into it.
The older/cheaper VGA resolution cameras were 0.3mp by comparison (640x480).
I'm always more worried about the security of the device if you leave open ports exposed as hackers could not only gain access to the camera but your home network. Some cameras use an outgoing connection rather than incoming which increases the security a little bit makes you dependant on the provider staying in business or keeping their servers running.
I bought a cheap Wanscam (?) Camera to put in the conservatory so I can watch my garden from work (sad escapism I know). The camera kept pointing into the house despite me not having accessed it. I'd changed the default password and updated the firmware. This stopped happening when I closed the port. Coincidence or something more sinister? Just a word of advice!
Why would you want indoor one? as outdoor one can be used indoor..
thanks OP
Register as a new customer.
Add the camera @ £27.98
Add the code 'APPLOVE' at checkout to deduct £15
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