Monday, January 10, 2011

SMC IP CAM (SMCWIPCAM-PZ) - Using Android Phone to watch remotely

I've a SMC IP CAM at home just for the sake of monitoring our home during my extended trips out of home. At first I've tried the Android market for any suitable apps but couldnt find a good app. I wish soon the phone browsers can support full browser spec so we don't have to worry about the apps.

I've found "ip cam viewer lite" in the market but the supported manufacturer list doesnt have SMC Networks. So I've tried "no brand" and with multiple combinations but end up with "Camera couldn't be connected". The solution is to select "Trendnet". As SMC & Trendnet both OEM from the same manufacture the spec and functionality is almost the same. So

* Select Trendnet for the manufacturer
* Select TV-IP422W for the model.

It works :)


Update for iPhone


For iPhone, the free option is "iPuxCam". Though not as good as Android app, it works :)

5 comments:

  1. good one.. Singapore SMC sold quite a lot of boxes and if it can work on android its really useful

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  2. Can you view AND control your cam on your Android phone? Or view only but cannot control? Thanks.

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  3. Can you get audio?

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  4. You can install free IP Cam Viewer (available on Android and iOS)

    * Select ICam for the manufacturer
    * Select Activa ACT-2800/3100 for the model.

    Fully compatible for control, audio, ...

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