Until recently, the Logitech Alert security camera systems were only deals on PC. Logitech has recently prepared in the form of a Mac version of Logitech Alert Commander software, the user interface on the desktop of the camera alarm monitor support for Mac.
Security Camera Systems Logitech Alert line in two flavors, a master teacher, or to come out. You can buy extra inner tubes with or without night vision, and out night vision cameras to add the version of the master system. Each master system supports a maximum of 6 cameras in total.
We tested the Master System Logitech Alert 750e (website / pricing). The primary system includes a waterproof outdoor camera with night vision, a pair of HomePlug AV compatible network adapter CPL (connect one to the router and connect to the camera), control software photo camera hardware and cable management devices and Ethernet cable assembly.
The simple installation program. The instructions were simple and to the point. The cables are color coded and the only tools needed are a Phillips screwdriver and an electric drill for drilling mounting holes for camera mounting accessories.
The camera comes with the external master system is connected healed to communicate with an external network adapter CPL by wiring at home. The camera Powerline adapter does double duty as a provider of network connectivity and deliver power over a single cable to the camera. The individual results of the installation of the cable in a clean future from a cable system must be hidden during installation.
The unit itself feels heavy and has a solid build quality. Weather is used to cables that hold together, even once seal completely assembled in the rubber seals.
The software installation was through the Mac App Store (or on the software CD for Windows users included) performed. Alert Commander app is free to download and fast. Once installed, the on-screen instructions guide you through the process of creating a free account Logitech (required for remote viewing) will lead. After creating the account, which was the camera scanned and found by the software.
The configuration was deliciously smooth. I was up and running in minutes and with a live image of the camera presents do not need to adjust my part. My only complaint is that the camera with digital / zoom network resulting in unnecessary cultures of the camera image. This can easily fix the zoom so that no culture in the recorded video is present on the bottom of the screen, PTZ field configuration.
The camera is activated by motion. Motion trigger can easily put a box around an area of interest in the live image from the camera configuration page to identify the motion be set by dragging. Define specific trigger zones to which unnecessary activated motion activated recording could cause the motion objects such as a busy street to filter.
The Alert Commander software can record images on a local or network drives, and cloud storage dropbox. The camera has a built-in 2 GB Micro SD Card DVR. You can buy an SD card to replace the one that comes with the computer for more memory (up to 32GB). The inclusion of a DVR board is a great feature as it ensures that the device continues to save, even if the network connection is lost. It also provides redundancy in case your computer is stolen.
Alert Commander can also e-mail when motion sensors are triggered. Alerts can by a summary of what the trigger for the sensor when accompanied desired. They find themselves thrown flooded until they find the right balance exercise are beat able to change the sensitivity settings of motion and filter settings movement with instant e-mails. Warn the planning function reduces false alarms by preventing harmful motion on during the hours you are at home and do not want to be informed, to be sent.
Logitech Alert Mobile Application (iPhone, Android) is used for remote monitoring of live camera feeds available. Alarm free mobile application is very simple, so you only see the live video, unless you choose for additional features such as DVR-pay. This app urgently needs a functional pinch to zoom, so you can see the list of images that may be difficult to distinguish on the small screen of the smartphone otherwise. A snapshot feature would also be welcome.
His view of the camera is also accessible through the website of Logitech Alert. Viewing is required of access, protected access to the live stream from the camera.
The recording quality of the image is represented as 720p. Provided the level of detail of the decision support available when they. Taking pictures of license plates and facial features, which are often hard to see low-resolution cameras Color accuracy is very good in the day view. Night vision mode was fairly uniform without great effect in this light.
Overall, I am impressed with the Logitech Alert 750e system on a Mac I'm glad you do not go for the Logitech wireless connectivity with this camera because it had a lot of problems with wireless connections lose their IP cameras. This product feels good thought, but still have the functionality and mobile display lacks advanced features professional level.
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- Easy to set up. Easy to understand instructions
- DVR built-in backup media in Dropbox cloud
- Solid workmanship for the camera and the Powerline network components
- Excellent image quality, brilliant color and night vision visibility
- Easy to add additional cameras later
- Desktop software is easy to use
Cons:
- Unique motion-activated recording. No. 24/7 continuous recording mode
- Limited function in remote viewing free mobile application / web viewer
- Add-on cameras are a bit pricey
- Only works with other cameras Logitech Alert
Note for advanced users:
If you try to use this device as EvoCam software, you can RTSP camera access so that you can access to food 24 7 recording setup, / in the location, the food. Check the Logitech support forums RTSP and research to find the link on the right to food of the RTSP camera.
The system is easy to use, easy to install and has a great picture. I recommend this system for home users and small businesses, for a mid-level entry system of IP security cameras.
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