Real-Time
Remote Safety Monitoring
It serves well as a baby monitor and one of the reason I chose this security camera is how well it blends in with my child’s bedroom style and toys.
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| The Wontechmi home monitor’s cute appearance makes it look like any other toy which is great if you want to deceive potential criminals |
When I took a look at the specifications, I knew this home monitor means business. Here’s a list of features:
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High-Definition video stream
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Very Clear Infra-Red Night Vision
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Wi-Fi (2.4 G only)
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Mini SD Card slot (supports up to 64 GB of recording data)
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Full 360°
camera rotation
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Built-In Microphone &
Speaker
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Two-Way Communication
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iOS &
Android supports
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Multiple Alarm Input
Triggers
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Email Notifications
with image attachment
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FTP upload of alarm
events
Everything to get started is included. There is hardware included[HW] for wall or ceiling installation. What I else found inside the box is a nice looking USB charger[1] and cable[2] to power the monitor[3], a Reset pin[4] to restore the device to factory settings, and a user guide[5].
The setup is uncomplicated and takes less than 3 minutes. First, download the app via the provided QR code, or search in Google Play or Apple’s App Store for “Netcam”, or enter http://www.netcam360.com/en.html. Once you got the appropriate software installed, you need to configure first the Wi-Fi connection:
In Android
Add Device→Wireless Configuration WIFI→Camera→Enter WIFI credentials and press Start Configuration*→Click on ID number→Enter username admin,
leave password field blank→Tap on Done in upper right corner→Monitor reboots and is ready to be accessed via app.
In iOS
Add Device→One key to add device→Camera→Enter WIFI credentials and press Start Configuration*→Click on ID number→Enter username admin,
leave password field blank→Tap on Done in upper right corner→Monitor reboots and is ready to be accessed via app.
*Keep quiet and hold your phone close to the camera during this step as sound waves are used for WIFI configuration (see video).
After the WIFI configuration, I would first change username and password of the camera. What I also did is to set up the camera to sent emails and upload images to an FTP server. This way, I still have a record of events in case something happens to camera like theft or damage. I use Square7.ch as my FTP host. It’s free and I get 7 GB of storage. This service uses port 21.
Speaking
of storage, I also inserted a 32 GB microSD card into the back of the
camera. As mentioned in my specifications list, you can use up to 64
GB cards. The card needs to be formatted by the camera which can be
done via the app. It’s a short process and gives the benefit of
additional storage.
The alarm functions are reliable. I tested motion detection as well and it works reliably. In the app, you can set the phone to emit an audible alarm as well. I recommend to go through all settings and become familiar with them in order to fully take advantage of this featureful home monitor.
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The Wontechmi Mini Robot Home Surveillance Camera is available at Amazon:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXNJ9N0/ref=Surveillance+Camera+Baby+Monitor+Security
