Do I have to buy a separate dedicated monitor or can I use my laptop? I purchased one of their cameras which I can view on my iPhone/iPad but of course there's no recording so I bought this unit. The instructions really don't explain everything very well.
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You can not use your laptop. You have to have a separate monitor with a vga connection. Sometimes if you look at your flat screen tv's in your house one of them should have a vga port you can plug it in and program without buying a monitor.
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I don't have mine connected to either a computer or internet. I believe you only need to connect them if you want to view remotely (from your phone or computer). I have mine set to record for 30 seconds so if I want to view video later I can do that. I don't have a need for remote viewing so no computer or internet needed.
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You can view your camera from a laptop or mobile device with an app. This camera now sits in my drawer as it is WAAAY to difficult to set up. I use DropCam now as it is light years ahead in user friendliness. I do not recommend this camera.
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Yes, you can see the video from the included monitor without the need to hook it up to the Internet, however, you can't view it on a mobile device remotely say on an iPad without an Internet connection.
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Jason--did you ever find out the answer to your question regarding 2 cameras/1 monitor? I'd like an answer to that as it could be a deal maker or breaker.
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What is the nature of your question? Are you going to buy one or do you already own one?The one I have does not seem to be able to record. I have tried several times and failed in every case. The unit apparently has recording software that can be accessed but not engaged. I think I hear a hard drive spinning... It could be a lack of ability on my part but I don't think so. There have been computers, digital cameras and assorted other electronic gadgets in my life for 15 years. - Lars
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You don't need any app to record if you are using an iphone or ipad other than the camera app that has a video option. Most come with one. The tricky thing I have found is that there are 3 settings or notches on the on/off switch. To a number of us who have bought one, it seems to be in reverse, the smaller image records the loudest sound where the bigger icon seems to record very little. the on button needs to be pushed up, not down.
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If you can get the network setup properly. If I remember correctly you sign into your network to view. I could view the camera from my iPhone although I was not in another state I believe it still would have worked. I could also view from a remote pc.Problem after a few weeks it quit working on my iPhone . It was mever compatible with the blackberry storm or the ipad1. I would suggest calling Lorex with the details of the devices you would like to use to view the video to make sure they are compatible. It was very frustrating to set up long waits for tech support and call backs. Not a plug and play, the system was returned. If you can get the network setup properly. If I remember correctly you sign into your network to view. I could view the camera from my iPhone although I was not in another state I believe it still would have worked. I could also view from a remote pc.Problem after a few weeks it quit working on my iPhone . It was mever compatible with the blackberry storm or the ipad1. I would suggest calling Lorex with the details of the devices you would like to use to view the video to make sure they are compatible. It was very frustrating to set up long waits for tech support and call backs. Not a plug... » Read More If you can get the network setup properly. If I remember correctly you sign into your network to view. I could view the camera from my iPhone although I was not in another state I believe it still would have worked. I could also view from a remote pc.Problem after a few weeks it quit working on my iPhone . It was mever compatible with the blackberry storm or the ipad1. I would suggest calling Lorex with the details of the devices you would like to use to view the video to make sure they are compatible. It was very frustrating to set up long waits for tech support and call backs. Not a plug and play, the system was returned. « Show Less
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You probably want to use a laptop/desktop for the initial setup, but afterwards,yeah, you can just use your phone's browser to go to the 'mobile view' page, or as someone else said, there are apps that can interface with the camera as well. I use CamViewer on my iPhone and iPad.
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I need a camera to watch a room in my house when im away. I would like to be able to view it from my iPhone or computer. I would like for it to record like dvr but it has to be very discrete. I have wifi at home. I this camera the one I should choose? If possible 2 rooms would be ideal.
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I have often had the app open on my phone as well as simultaneously on my laptop and can view each clearly. Can control the camera with each as well (while both apps open). Hope this helps.
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I only bought one monitor and I do connect it to my laptop by aux. But Aldo ig you want you can buy an interface. Sorry I can not help you with first question.
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Yes you do. I would also look at another brand if I were you. The monitor does not pickup as far as advertised maybe 70'. I also started having problems with mine after the warranty expired. Stopped recording and receiving from camera 2. I would give this unit a 2 star at the most.
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You cannot hook up a regular monitor to it because it is an ip cam. Best thing you can do for a monitor is having a tablet with an ip cam app.
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You have to select only one camera to monitor either viewing or listening. And expect the monitor to lose battery power quickly, as well as its ability to recharge while plugged in. We already need to replace it!
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bought this monitor but when i hook it up with a HDMI cable is tells me i need to connect a VDI cable?? i can't get the menu to come up? the monitor came with no paperwork. NOt sure how to contact this company for tech support. I went on line and left a message and got a return message to contact ASUS in the USA but gave me no info on how to contact them. Please help
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Sorry not q what your looking for but... it doesn't come with any cables to be hooked up to recorders unless they record wireless is would say no .. how ever you can record with what ever device you view sooo. Idk ..i record using ipad.. When I step out I view live stream using my s4