On sale at Amazon, with Prime delivery available. Great quality camera. Been using one to monitor the front of my house for a year or so, connected via my Synology NAS. Lovely wide angle view and excellent quality image during the day or night. Going back for another at this price.
STOCK UPDATE:
Just to add that Foscam have messaged me to say that they had 700 pcs going to Amazon (plus another 100), for some reason only 380pcs were booked in and they are awaiting the other 320pcs which should hopefully be the next day or so, as well as the additional 100.
They didn't expect to sell 380pcs in less than 24 hours! Great work HUKD!
So if you're still interested in getting one, then watch this space
Latest comments (88)
ganon
5 Aug 17#58
Can this be used just as a monitor on a screen such as smartphone and not store footage?
luvclub to ganon
11 Aug 17#88
Yes, I use mine as a baby monitor and could view it through an app called TinyCam Monitor.
You could install this app on any android device.
There are plenty of apps that support Foscam. I also have an app installed on an iPad and IP Camera Viewer installed on a pc.
dealtime
11 Aug 17#87
It's the same for me, all works well, but when not in the browser it fails to follow any motion detection rules. I read somewhere that it works OK with FTP to another location, but not so when SD card. Definitely a bug.
The other thing is there are now a few versions of this C1, I am using V3 delivered by Amazon, and the firmware for this is different, so perhaps they have forgotten to correct it for this firmware.
The quality of the camera and the angle is very good, I would have been very happy keeping the product otherwise.
DJDunk
11 Aug 17#86
Seems a bit odd. All I can say is that when I tested it, it worked fine for me with those instructions.
dealtime
9 Aug 17#77
Motion detection looking through glass working and also recording to SD card, also getting snapshot alerts to email, brilliant! Here's the problem, it only does all this when I have the app or browser open. Once closed, nothing. Anyone else experienced the same ?
FatherTed to dealtime
10 Aug 17#78
Yes I've had this and it's a widely reported issue on the Foscam forums.
It makes the camera a bit useless for security purposes as you have to have a computer on the whole time with the browser open so mine's going back to Amazon for a refund sadly. :angry:
dewonderful to FatherTed
10 Aug 17#79
Seriously, it only works when a browser is open? That's totally rubbish. Did it operate this way with the original firmware or only when you updated it?
FatherTed to dewonderful
10 Aug 17#80
Motion detection only works with a browser open. By the time I got it working at all I had already upgraded to the latest firmware.
I tried a factory reset but that didn't make a difference.
dealtime to dewonderful
10 Aug 17#81
As mentioned by Father Ted, when you setup it updates to latest firmware so cannot say how it would have worked on previous firmware. Am going to try a few more days else also going back to Amazon, not fit for my purpose.
DJDunk to FatherTed
11 Aug 17#82
Did you configure scheduled recording? Go to the IP address of the device, port 88 - Record/scheduled recording. Set the recording location to SD or FTP.
FatherTed to DJDunk
11 Aug 17#83
Yes but it's the motion capture recording that I want to use rather than constant or scheduled recording.
DJDunk to FatherTed
11 Aug 17#84
So under Action Detection, did you set the schedule (fill in the little red blocks) and save it?
I followed the instructions to record to SD card - foscam.com/Faq…tml but that only works with a browser open as reported on the Foscam support forums.
dealtime
8 Aug 17#76
Thanks for the tips on using the application on the browser, have made some progress! I've got the email snapshot setup and it worked for a short while (detecting motion through glass), sending me an email with snapshots....but I think it only worked whilst the application on the laptop was open. As soon as I've closed it, it stopped sending...but am determined to get it sorted.
Have not got the recording to SD card working yet, though it is now recognised.
Richdotward
8 Aug 17#74
Back in stock from Foscam UK but now 34.99
Going to leave it. 29.99 good price but at 34.99 I know they have increased prices just because it was popular and now trying it on.
OB1 to Richdotward
8 Aug 17#75
Deja vu....
freakstyler
7 Aug 17#66
I paid around the £50 mark last year, they're rock solid little cameras. Tip, I dont know if its mentioned in the comments but update the firmware if you want the motion activated recording to work through glass - assuming your camera is on really old firmware it takes a PIR heat signature as well as video motion to trigger a recording, newer firmware's work on video only
dealtime to freakstyler
7 Aug 17#67
Can you please mention what the latest firmware is on yours? - It shows mine as current, but I dont see notification for motion working through glass - thanks.
freakstyler to dealtime
7 Aug 17#68
System Firmware Version 1.9.3.17
Application Firmware
Version 2.52.2.37
Plug-In Version 3.3.0.26
I'm running both mine on
this version and both have no trouble being triggered through glass, one of
them is mounted in a dome camera enclosure outdoors and it also works through
the polycarbonate dome.
From what I remember you
had the option to set motion triggering with or without PIR in really early
versions but they removed the PIR function entirely in later revisions after
lots of complaints. Its the in-between
versions that don't work through glass, both mine received from Amazon last November
were shipped with this useless firmware.
dealtime to freakstyler
7 Aug 17#69
Thanks for replying, apparently my version is 1.12.3._2.82.2.29 according to the application and is currently up-to-date. Will keep trying to get the motion triggering to work. I've checked online and looks like there is a newer firmware, but the application doesn't show or allow me to upgrade.
I also have another issue, the camera refuses to recognise my SD card, a brand new 32gb sandisk. I've also formatted it but no luck.
freakstyler to dealtime
7 Aug 17#72
You're best off messing
around with settings through a browser on a desktop/laptop. Find the camera's IP address and put :88 at
the end of it. You're able to update
firmware manually, set recording parameters and have access to a host of
advanced settings. I must admit I avoid using the Foscam App for settings and
viewing live video, Owlr App is really good for live video viewing especially
if you have multiple cameras - its far more reliable too.
Most browsers have
disabled plug-in support for these cameras, cameras with newer firmware might
work but on mine I had to re-enable a few advanced browser settings to get them
to work. I've included links to articles
on both Chrome and Firefox on how to do this.
I only have 8GB cards in
my two cameras and they work fine with them, try a smaller card if you have one.
dealtime to freakstyler
7 Aug 17#73
Thanks, will fiddle a little more tomorrow after reading those links. Got the SD card sorted, had to unplug the camera and restart for it to be picked up. Hopefully this tip may help others too.
Gonz
7 Aug 17#70
Looks like there's a V2 and a V3
V2 = System firmware version:1.9.3.18 App firmware version:2.x.2.43 Plug-in version:3.3.0.31
V3 = System firmware version:1.12.3.3 App firmware version:2.x.2.29 Plug-in version:5.0.0.3
What version is the one on Amazon?
dealtime to Gonz
7 Aug 17#71
I bought from Amazon, got a V3.
andrewp
7 Aug 17#64
Hmm I know its only a fiver, but might give it a miss at that price and shop around some more.
dealtime to andrewp
7 Aug 17#65
Good on you. Was going to order a second but not now, even though its only a fiver more. Funny how they managed to list stock soon after promotion date ended. On another note, was pretty straightforward to setup, now to work out how to best record for free and get the alerts working.
gsusx
7 Aug 17#63
Cheeky gits
craizy
7 Aug 17#62
Back on offer but at £34.99 and priority delivery.
Infiltrator
5 Aug 17#57
How long does the battery last typically, realised it's probably down to the amount of activity it detects, we have a logi circle which appears to be very similar, and that battery will last approx 7-8 hours. And how does it recharge, micro USB?
FatherTed to Infiltrator
6 Aug 17#60
There's no battery. It is powered by micro USB.
Infiltrator to FatherTed
6 Aug 17#61
Thanks, I thought it was the foscam version of the logi circle, explains why is a bit cheaper.
pjlhot
4 Aug 17#47
Amazon now saying £29.99. Order now due on Aug 8th
afcbou30 to pjlhot
6 Aug 17#59
Well i'm on Amazon and I cannot find that page what reads " Order now due on Aug 8th.
Looks like another rebranded, generic camera. Each to their own. I personally prefer a brand that I know and have used many times such as Foscam. A few more (claimed - the specs are contradictory - 960P (1280*720)) vertical pixels won't make it a better camera.
If you find that one better design and quality for your needs, then go for it.
Boris.the.Bold to chamelion
5 Aug 17#56
I bought a couple of those based on your link (thanks). They arrived today and having set them up they seem to work well. There motion detection sends me an alert on my phone so that I can immediately watch what's going on, and they can also record. The set-up wasn't massively intuitive and the manual is in a 5pt font which makes it hard to read but they are certainly OK for what I want.
FatherTed
5 Aug 17#55
Got mine delivered and set up in no time. Thanks op!
gsusx
5 Aug 17#50
Can anyone tell me can you record continuously to a Micro SD card with this so you can scroll back through the days events or does it only record "alerts" ???
Thanks
DJDunk to gsusx
5 Aug 17#51
You can record continuously to the SD card and have it overwrite the oldest when full. This page covers the settings: foscam.com/Faq…tml
gsusx to DJDunk
5 Aug 17#54
great thanks, my foscam c1 lite doesn't allow this ... so this is a bonus :smile:
andrewp
5 Aug 17#53
This is something I definitely want and have been looking for a good cam to put in my window (have a motion detected floodlight so can turn off night vision if necessary).
If it comes back to £29.99 I will buy, but knowing my luck I will probably go out and when I come home the deal has been and gone again :angry:
myromoeo
5 Aug 17#52
Now showing £56.99
pjeff7
5 Aug 17#49
Can anyone recomend an outdoor camera with sd card motion detection recording but NOT needing wifi?
Thnks
adski
4 Aug 17#27
Well the IR night vision won’t work through the windows so not good for night.
Musicrab to adski
4 Aug 17#31
Get a good outside night light (motion triggered) and disable the IR night vision on the camera. Should work?
dealtime to adski
4 Aug 17#34
Thanks for the info.
B1000 to adski
4 Aug 17#45
This is clearly focused for indoor use not as outdoor camera.
adski to B1000
4 Aug 17#48
And dealtime wanted to use it indoors pointing out
DJDunk
4 Aug 17#46
Just to add that Foscam have messaged me to say that they had 700 pcs going to Amazon (plus another 100), for some reason only 380pcs were booked in and they are awaiting the other 320pcs which should hopefully be the next day or so, as well as the additional 100.
They didn't expect to sell 380pcs in less than 24 hours! Great work HUKD!
So if you're still interested in getting one, then watch this space :smile:
DJDunk
4 Aug 17#43
Looks that way. The deal was meant to last a bit longer according to the email I got from Foscam . . .
anthony69 to DJDunk
4 Aug 17#44
Plenty more where that came from. Next..
hncsys
4 Aug 17#42
Showing £56.99 for me?
dewonderful
4 Aug 17#40
There are a lot of discussions online about motion detection not working, i.e. foscam.us/for…tml
I was thinking about using this indoors solely to detect any motion - has anyone experience of the motion detection (not heat detection) not working and if the latest firmware is a bust like people are saying online, or has it fixed the problems?
DJDunk to dewonderful
4 Aug 17#41
I can't personally comment on that since I use my software to do the detection. Never had a single issue. Motion detection works perfectly through my glass porch.
jadamso
4 Aug 17#39
This has turned into an incredibly interesting thread.
How do people power these things?
anthony69
4 Aug 17#38
Can't recommended CCTV enough. I have one aimed at our back passage and it actually caught someone trying to break in, in the middle of the night!
Turned out they were on parole when we showed the footage to police and were quickly recalled back to prison.
True story.
live4less
4 Aug 17#37
I think everyone should invest in one of them since the burglaries increasing. Don't know who to blame.
dealtime
4 Aug 17#25
I've bought this with the intent to place near the windows and to record the outside from inside (front and back of house). Anyone have any feedback in regards to this aspect (day/night recordings)? Thanks again.
b1g1an to dealtime
4 Aug 17#26
Like any of these cameras you'd need to turn the led night lights off or you'll just get glare reflected off the glass.
DJDunk to dealtime
4 Aug 17#29
Mine does the job for my purposes at night, but having an outside light helps. It triggers if the outside light comes on:
However, this is how it looks when the outside light goes off since the IR won't work through the glass:
myOpinion2 to DJDunk
4 Aug 17#30
Those images look good enough to me, have you turned off the LEDs is this independent of the IR cut?
DJDunk to myOpinion2
4 Aug 17#32
I have the indicator LED's off, but IR on if I recall. We're quite rural so there's no street lighting, but with street lighting I'd imagine the image would be pretty good. Both images are in complete darkness. In the top right of the image, you can see a little IR reflection.
dealtime to DJDunk
4 Aug 17#33
Thanks for providing the pictures and feedback
OB1
4 Aug 17#28
Wansview equivalent is the same price and better rated on Amazon.
Doesn't have two way audio or a network cable port though.
The Foscam also claims PIR motion detection. I'll be interested to see how well that works.
dewonderful
4 Aug 17#24
I don't get the difference between this and something like a Foscam FI9821P 720P, which is £80? Is it just the fact that the latter can move and change viewing direction??
dealtime
4 Aug 17#21
Thanks OP, seems a good product and good price, have ordered. Can you please comment on the wireless aspect, is it straightforward to setup, saw a review on Amazon where someone complaining it weren't wireless.
DJDunk to dealtime
4 Aug 17#23
I found it easy to setup and connect. I am an ageing IT manager, but it's pretty straightforward. You can use their new fangled app thingy :thumbsup:
simba2585
4 Aug 17#6
can I use this to record and store the video on my network PC instead or in addition to the onboard storage?
DJDunk to simba2585
4 Aug 17#12
Yes. It supports FTP and other protocols, so depending on what software you want to use on the PC, it will likely work with it.
simba2585 to DJDunk
4 Aug 17#20
sounds good , I tried to setup an FTP to my PC using my R7500 netgear router (so I could access the files anywhere) but seems I cant based on my IP address. I assume I can create a local FTP server somehow using the necessary software. recommend any?
DJDunk to simba2585
4 Aug 17#22
You should be able to setup FTP using this guide: kb.netgear.com/238…ter - a non-static IP address shouldn't matter since it uses Dynamic DNS.
Set the camera to send snapshots or recordings using this to the USB attached to the router. Then use ReadyCLOUD to access the files from anywhere: readycloud.netgear.com/cli…tml
chinachenjunhua to simba2585
4 Aug 17#16
Yes, I have some Foscam cameras like R2 FI9900P and they all support record to PC and SD card, just wonder to buy a new C1
Chiptivo
4 Aug 17#14
I haven't got a NAS or a local online PC, can I still use the Push notifications etc, or do I have to have a cloud account from these people?
DJDunk to Chiptivo
4 Aug 17#19
Lots of ways to work around it, ranging from using the inbuilt email server to a combination of alternative camera apps, other cloud storage and Tasker depending on what you want to achieve.
You don't need use their cloud.
springbok
4 Aug 17#18
Thanks OP. I have one running back to my Synology NAS as well. Once you change to ONVIF as mentioned above it works fine. Ordered another 2 at that price.
live4less
4 Aug 17#17
I guess they have lost some customers. Now they are moaning at you.
DJDunk
4 Aug 17#15
I don't work for Foscam. It's called being helpful. You clearly have nothing of value to add. Enjoy liking your own posts, goodnight :thumbsup:
dewonderful
4 Aug 17#7
Expire this deal now and un-expire when stock is actually available.
It could be next week before new stock go up, so don't waste people's time.
DJDunk to dewonderful
4 Aug 17#9
Wasting people's time? Classic.
dewonderful to DJDunk
4 Aug 17#11
Yes! If people see this deal is active, they will click through to amazon. To be greeted with the price at £56.99. Total waste of time given the deal states the price is £29.99.
DJDunk to dewonderful
4 Aug 17#13
So press expire and go about your daily life :thinking:
captainbeaky
4 Aug 17#8
Did they patch the security flaws found in Foscam ip cameras?
"We've conducted a thorough review and fixed all issues with firmware upgrades where necessary," the company said in an emailed statement. "The 18 items cited in the report were actually so minor in nature as to be virtually non-existent. ... There were therefore zero reports of any security breaches ever occurring in any products used by customers, due to the extremely improbable nature of the exploits."
Always make sure you're internet connected devices have up-to-date firmware and change any default logins where possible.
pjlhot
4 Aug 17#3
Now £56.99
DJDunk to pjlhot
4 Aug 17#5
As I said, it will be back in the next day or so :thumbsup:
zerowing
4 Aug 17#1
are the drivers there on synology NAS, and works ok with ds cam app? save motion on sinology rather than the foscam cloud?
DJDunk to zerowing
4 Aug 17#4
I use Surveillance Station on mine, so yes, it records motion directly to the NAS and I use the Synology DSCam app to view when away from the house. You can use the Foscam app if you prefer - I only used that for initial setup. It can use ONVIF, so simple to add to the NAS.
michaeljb
4 Aug 17#2
Love how this is #1 in 'spy cameras' on Amazon. The secret agent in me really wants to get one :skull_crossbones:
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Opening post
STOCK UPDATE:
Just to add that Foscam have messaged me to say that they had 700 pcs going to Amazon (plus another 100), for some reason only 380pcs were booked in and they are awaiting the other 320pcs which should hopefully be the next day or so, as well as the additional 100.
They didn't expect to sell 380pcs in less than 24 hours! Great work HUKD!
So if you're still interested in getting one, then watch this space
Latest comments (88)
You could install this app on any android device.
There are plenty of apps that support Foscam. I also have an app installed on an iPad and IP Camera Viewer installed on a pc.
The other thing is there are now a few versions of this C1, I am using V3 delivered by Amazon, and the firmware for this is different, so perhaps they have forgotten to correct it for this firmware.
The quality of the camera and the angle is very good, I would have been very happy keeping the product otherwise.
It makes the camera a bit useless for security purposes as you have to have a computer on the whole time with the browser open so mine's going back to Amazon for a refund sadly. :angry:
Others have reported it here: foscam.us/for…tml
I tried a factory reset but that didn't make a difference.
Edit: Here's the Foscam instructions: foscam.com/faq…=87
Have not got the recording to SD card working yet, though it is now recognised.
Going to leave it. 29.99 good price but at 34.99 I know they have increased prices just because it was popular and now trying it on.
Application Firmware Version 2.52.2.37
Plug-In Version 3.3.0.26
I'm running both mine on this version and both have no trouble being triggered through glass, one of them is mounted in a dome camera enclosure outdoors and it also works through the polycarbonate dome.
From what I remember you had the option to set motion triggering with or without PIR in really early versions but they removed the PIR function entirely in later revisions after lots of complaints. Its the in-between versions that don't work through glass, both mine received from Amazon last November were shipped with this useless firmware.
I also have another issue, the camera refuses to recognise my SD card, a brand new 32gb sandisk. I've also formatted it but no luck.
Most browsers have disabled plug-in support for these cameras, cameras with newer firmware might work but on mine I had to re-enable a few advanced browser settings to get them to work. I've included links to articles on both Chrome and Firefox on how to do this.
Firefox:
foscam.com/faq…111
Chrome:
allinlearning.zendesk.com/hc/…015
I only have 8GB cards in my two cameras and they work fine with them, try a smaller card if you have one.
V2 =
System firmware version:1.9.3.18
App firmware version:2.x.2.43
Plug-in version:3.3.0.31
V3 =
System firmware version:1.12.3.3
App firmware version:2.x.2.29
Plug-in version:5.0.0.3
What version is the one on Amazon?
amazon.co.uk/M-W…R8D
960p vs. 720?
If you find that one better design and quality for your needs, then go for it.
Thanks
If it comes back to £29.99 I will buy, but knowing my luck I will probably go out and when I come home the deal has been and gone again :angry:
They didn't expect to sell 380pcs in less than 24 hours! Great work HUKD!
So if you're still interested in getting one, then watch this space :smile:
I was thinking about using this indoors solely to detect any motion - has anyone experience of the motion detection (not heat detection) not working and if the latest firmware is a bust like people are saying online, or has it fixed the problems?
How do people power these things?
Turned out they were on parole when we showed the footage to police and were quickly recalled back to prison.
True story.
It triggers if the outside light comes on:
However, this is how it looks when the outside light goes off since the IR won't work through the glass:
Doesn't have two way audio or a network cable port though.
The Foscam also claims PIR motion detection. I'll be interested to see how well that works.
Set the camera to send snapshots or recordings using this to the USB attached to the router. Then use ReadyCLOUD to access the files from anywhere: readycloud.netgear.com/cli…tml
You don't need use their cloud.
I have one running back to my Synology NAS as well.
Once you change to ONVIF as mentioned above it works fine.
Ordered another 2 at that price.
It could be next week before new stock go up, so don't waste people's time.
arstechnica.com/inf…ls/
"We've conducted a thorough review and fixed all issues with firmware upgrades where necessary," the company said in an emailed statement. "The 18 items cited in the report were actually so minor in nature as to be virtually non-existent. ... There were therefore zero reports of any security breaches ever occurring in any products used by customers, due to the extremely improbable nature of the exploits."
Always make sure you're internet connected devices have up-to-date firmware and change any default logins where possible.