EyeSpy247 sells IP cameras and offers a
cloud-based home and office video-monitoring system to use with them.
This online service removes some of the
hassle from setting up a surveillance system, as it can be used to remotely
check a camera's feed, send automated email and SMS alerts and store a limited
number of images and video.
The EXT+ can be used independently or in
conjunction with this online portal. It's designed to function indoors or
outdoors, and has a more rugged design than many IP cameras, made from a strong
polycarbonate material. The supplied power and ethernet cables have a tough
rubber connector that completely covers the port, leaving no electrical parts
exposed. It comes with a mounting stand, too.
The bundled software is basic, with a video
viewer and a simple tool to set up the camera. This tool works only in Windows;
the Mac version directs you to the camera's admin page for registration and
setup.
As with the EyeSpy247 HDSD
(tinyurl.com/5wuy7q2), we ran into problems with the automatic registration
process. We had to manually forward two ports on our router, then copy our user
details on to the website. We could then view its feed, and it began sending us
emails with a screen capture attached whenever it detected motion in the room.
You can create three presets for recording
quality and adjust them as required. Bitrates range from 512kbps to 10Mbps, at
up to 30fps, with a choice of H.264 or MJPEG encoding and Flash or QuickTime
formats.
The EXT+ can record in 720p video, with
three lower resolutions also available. At its highest setting video quality is
clear, although audio quality is muffled - especially from a distance. Subtle
infrared lights permit night-time recording, with short-range objects clearly
visible, even in pitch black.
A non-removable 32GB SD card is fitted, and
there's support for uploading a stream to an FTP server or a Samba device on
the network. Recordings are then triggered manually, via audio or motion
detection, or at certain times of day. EyeSpy247 gives 512MB of online storage
space for $37/year (first year free) and 20MB free thereafter.
Verdict
When used in conjunction with the online
portal, the EXT+ works smoothly. A robust build should protect the internal
electronics from the elements.
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Information
Price: $368
Contact: eyespy247.com
Read more: tinyurl.com/clq3am3
Specification
Indoor/outdoor IP camera; infrared night
vision with infrared LEDs; 802.11b/g/n; 10/100 Ethernet; QuickTime/ MJPEG
video; 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 resolutions; 32MB SD card;
Bi-directional audio: 103 x 94 x 37 mm; 900g
PC Advisor Gold
Build: 8/10
Features: 6/10
Performance: 6/10
Value: 6/10
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