| Many people want to have some kind of spy | | | | the space of your HDD might fill up quickly. |
| equipment for better home security. However, | | | | Try to search for software that compresses |
| besides wireless spy cameras, VCR or DVR | | | | the video without losing its quality. |
| systems, there is also special software used | | | | |
| to control those surveillance gadgets. | | | | * Remote Access - This is very important. If |
| | | | you leave your webcam to record the area, you |
| Large companies use professional security | | | | should have the ability to access your |
| systems along with already built in (embedded | | | | webcam´s view via internet connection. |
| digital video recorder or PC based DVR soft) | | | | This is very neat function that is absolutely |
| spy camera control software. But what about | | | | must in webcam software. |
| smaller guys? Do you also have to spend | | | | |
| thousands of dollars for professional spy | | | | * Motion Detection - We´ve already |
| security system and software to feel safe and | | | | mentioned that. Motion detection is also |
| secure in your house? And the answer is not | | | | extremely important. You don´t want to |
| necessarily. | | | | record the area when nothing´s going on, |
| | | | right. So make sure that motion sensing is |
| Webcam for Spying Purposes | | | | enabled in your software. |
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| You have the ability to use your webcam | | | | * Alert Options - Does the webcam |
| (connected to your PC) as a surveillance | | | | surveillance software have an alert option? |
| tool. And to control it, all you need is | | | | Some webcam software alert when they detect |
| inexpensive webcam surveillance software. As | | | | something. They can alert via email or even |
| a matter of fact, such software allows you to | | | | dial a phone number. You should seek for this |
| connect more than one camera. It can display | | | | feature, because it´s very neat. |
| as much as 16 webcam views on your computer | | | | |
| screen. | | | | * Multiple Webcams - Can your surveillance |
| | | | software record a live view from multiple web |
| Moreover, webcam surveillance software even | | | | cameras? 2, 4 or 16? If you want to connect |
| allows you to detect motion and start | | | | more than one camera to your PC, then |
| capturing an event within milliseconds. This | | | | multiple webcam support is absolutely must in |
| means that you don´t have to keep your | | | | the software you choose. |
| webcam surveillance software turned on all | | | | |
| the time in order to secure the area. By | | | | * Stealth Mode - Does the webcam software run |
| using motion detection webcams, you can also | | | | in stealth mode? Stealth mode means that |
| save your computer´s HDD (hard drive) | | | | nobody can see if the software is running or |
| space. | | | | not. Not even if they Press "Ctr+Alt+Del" and |
| | | | look at Windows Task Manager! |
| You know, video takes a lot of hard drive | | | | |
| space. Non stop recording for 24 hours can | | | | Look for webcam surveillance software that |
| cost you 1GB of HDD space a day. Well, it | | | | allows you to do all or at least most of the |
| depends on the chosen image quality. Lower | | | | functions mentioned above. If your software |
| quality images will require less bandwidth. | | | | isn´t capable of detecting motion, |
| Also, if you set lower FPS (frames per | | | | doesn´t have alert option, doesn´t have |
| second), then you´ll save even more HDD | | | | audio recording options, then search for a |
| space. | | | | better solution. |
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| But if you have a large HDD (like 160GB or | | | | In Conclusion |
| more), then there´s nothing to worry | | | | |
| about. | | | | Webcam software (for spying or home |
| | | | protection purposes) combined with a few |
| What to Look for in Webcam Surveillance | | | | inexpensive webcams, can definitely serve as |
| Software? | | | | a basic home security system. You can put |
| | | | your webcams in the most important places and |
| Before you decide to order webcam | | | | have your PC to record each camera´s view. |
| surveillance software, there are a couple of | | | | And if motion sensors detect something |
| things to consider. Let´s take a look at | | | | unusual, they can alert you via email or |
| some of the features of webcam software that | | | | phone. |
| you should seriously consider, ok. | | | | |
| | | | However, if you´re really looking for |
| * Audio Capturing - Does your webcam | | | | quality and all-in-one solution for |
| surveillance software have audio capturing | | | | professional home protection, then a more |
| option? If not, then you should consider that | | | | powerful DVR security system with multiple |
| carefully. If you want to record a | | | | spy cameras could be your best shot. Such |
| conversation, it´s crucial. | | | | systems cost over thousand dollars, but |
| | | | they´re ideal for quality home or office |
| * Compressed Files - Does your webcam | | | | protection. |
| software compress video files? If not, then | | | | |