Wifi webcam

Awchris · Mar 31, 2019

So I want to setup some sort of wifi webcam so I can view my tank externally whenever I'm not home. Plus I would also like to be able to post a link that anyone could click on at anytime to view my tank. Does anyone know how I van do this and what wifi webcam to buy? Thanks in advance.

dbl · Apr 1, 2019

I purchased a Foscam a few years ago I use while away. It tilts, swivels, zooms so if need be, I can check things out. There are numerous options for webcams.

Just be careful setting it up and think twice about setting it up "that anyone could click on at anytime to view my tank". You're inviting people in to your home that way and you don't always know those people! Keep it secure for your eyes only unless you temporarily let someone see it. Just my $.02.

Joe's Coral Reef · Apr 1, 2019

Wyze cam. They cost $24. Motion tracking, alerts, no fees or subscription, shareable. They are great, I have 5 of them. PM me your email, I can share my cam with you.

Brad Miller · Apr 1, 2019

Ohhh....I want one too, but am not so up on these new fandangled things.
I have one of my boys check out the ones you guys mentioned and have him set me up

dbl · Apr 1, 2019

They are a nice tool when you're away from the house for an extended time. You can keep an eye on things but you can also direct someone in case of an emergency. It's easier to say "not that valve, the one to your right".

Awchris · Apr 1, 2019

Joe's Coral Reef said:
Wyze cam. They cost $24. Motion tracking, alerts, no fees or subscription, shareable. They are great, I have 5 of them. PM me your email, I can share my cam with you.

Sorry I'm new to this website, how do I PM you?

dbl · Apr 1, 2019

Awchris said:
Sorry I'm new to this website, how do I PM you?

Click on their username and hit "Start a Conversation".

Brad Miller · Apr 1, 2019

BAM !
I’m the proud owner of a fancy dancy, peek a boo camera to spy on my fish.
I’m not going to tell them either

https://www.amazon.com/Wyze-Indoor-Wireless-Camera-Vision/dp/B076H3SRXG/ref=cm_wl_huc_item

Mastiffsrule · Apr 1, 2019

Brad Miller said:
BAM !
I’m the proud owner of a fancy dancy, peek a boo camera to spy on my fish.
I’m not going to tell them either
https://www.amazon.com/Wyze-Indoor-Wireless-Camera-Vision/dp/B076H3SRXG/ref=cm_wl_huc_item

Let me know when you get it and how easy it is. Keep n mind just opening the box is too technical for me

Do they have one with a speaker so I can yell at my fish if they are being bad?

Brad Miller · Apr 1, 2019

Voice both ways, tilt, hd, zoom......I will be able to talk to my tank sitter (one of my kids) and help with any issues when the wife and I go away.

JasonK84 · Apr 1, 2019

Brad Miller said:
BAM !
I’m the proud owner of a fancy dancy, peek a boo camera to spy on my fish.
I’m not going to tell them either
https://www.amazon.com/Wyze-Indoor-Wireless-Camera-Vision/dp/B076H3SRXG/ref=cm_wl_huc_item

I ordered one myself. I got the Wyze Cam Pan version.

Brad Miller · Apr 1, 2019

JasonK84 said:
I ordered one myself. I got the Wyze Cam Pan version.

Whew...that was close....
I was still able to change my order to the pan one too.
The other one didn’t pan, zoom or tilt !
Thanks for posting Jason !

reelredfisah · Apr 1, 2019

Can you flirt the video on these? Would have to mount mine from a beam in the. Aulted ceiling. So video would be upside down. How far away are yall placing these from the front glass?

Brad Miller · Apr 1, 2019

You can mount them upside down then just tell it to invert right side up.
I’ll experiment with mine, but I’m thinking 1o’ or so...can do up to 30’ I believe.

JasonK84 · Apr 2, 2019

I’m gonna try placing mine on the TV stand that is about 4 feet away from the tank and will be able to monitor my tank, front door, back door, and hallway leading from the garage.

JayKim · Apr 2, 2019

I have 2 wyze cams. One in the stand so I can check on the sump and one just looking at the tank. I will be getting the one that can zoom, pan, and tilt once I get live stock in the tank after it cycles.

JasonK84 · Apr 2, 2019

JayKim said:
I have 2 wyze cams. One in the stand so I can check on the sump and one just looking at the tank. I will be getting the one that can zoom, pan, and tilt once I get live stock in the tank after it cycles.

I plan to get the regular Wyze cam for in the stand if everything turns out good with the first.

JasonK84 · Apr 4, 2019

Just got home from work and already have the Wyze cam going. Took just a couple minutes to get going since I already had the app downloaded. This thing is cool for the price!!