![]() Remember, you should set up only one computer with this software as having more than one can cause issues, especially when downloading recorded images. Because of its portability, I elected not to mount it and now I can use it to monitor the kids playing or our dog while we are away.įor configuration, you can use the desktop software (Logitech Alert Commander). The nice thing about the indoor one is that you can move it from room to room or mount it on a wall or ceiling. You can go through the positioning and configuration of your new camera. Once you get everything installed, then the fun begins. 2 GB microSD card (I would recommend getting a larger one).10-foot Ethernet/power cable (connects camera to power supply).Mounting kit (if you want to attach to a wall or ceiling).Power supply (used for networking as well).So, literally, my setup took about 5 minutes which included the unpackaging and setting up the camera, plugging it in and starting up the Logitech Commander to ensure that all was being detected. It’s important to note that video is also locally recorded on the included SD card so that you can always have access to your latest recorded video should you need it. You can, optionally, do much of the control of your cameras via a web application but you do need a dedicated computer to help with the downloading of video periodically. As I had an existing Logitech Alert system, the new 700n was immediately detected by the master Alert software on the laptop that I had designated for management. There are LED indicators on the camera, the back of the camera and on the plug that will easily give you a visual status of your 700n. Be sure to have the color light key handy. There are lights on the 700n that let you visually see if you have connected properly to the HomePlug network and that your camera is talking with the base as well as to the Internet. The nice thing about the 700n indoor camera is that it is very portable, meaning you can test location and signal strength throughout your house pretty easily. When installing your Logitech powerline (HomePlug) network, be sure to test it all out before you mount any cameras. So, I had to ensure that I used the older circuits to complete the network. My house, for example, has new and old wiring, complete even with a set of fuse boxes. Or, if you have multiple wiring circuits throughout your house, there may be no way to actually “connect” the network. Some surge protectors filter out extra “stuff” (to use a technical term) meaning that your signal could be dramatically reduced or cut off. For starters, you will want to plug in directly to a wall socket as there is potential signal degradation or loss if you use a surge protector or power conditioner. It’s important to point out that there are some limitations, as I found with my previous installation, to this networking technology. And then, via the magic of networking technology, your two end-points should be talking to each other. You simply connect one adapter into your router, plug that into a home power plug, then plug in your camera somewhere else in the electric grid that runs through your house. Essentially, what this protocol is, is a way to transmit a network via your home (or businesses) power. It uses a different technology called powerline (HomePlug). The first thing to know about the Logitech Alert system is the fact that it doesn’t use your WiFi. If you don’t have a system already, you can get the Master System (the 750n) which includes the components required to hook to your router and the 700n Indoor Camera as well. In fact, I simply hooked up the 700n camera, plugged it in, and instantly it was streaming video and audio, all integrated into my existing system. If you have an existing Logitech Alert system, your installation is literally minutes. The Logitech Alert 700n Indoor Camera is this indoor solution. Recently, Logitech introduced an interior camera that works with the same HomePlug powerline technology (which I will explain) to hook into your existing system, specifically designed for the inside of your house. But that was only the vision around my home. With that system, I have been able to see when packages arrive, when my kids get home from school, if the gardeners are working and I even caught a potential burglar testing the car doors of our vehicles parked in the driveway. You can read the review of that system and the install process here. A few years ago, I installed a series of external Logitech webcams around my house. Whether you are on vacation or just want to check in to see if your pets are on the furniture or your kids are doing their homework, it’s simply convenient to be able to open the digital eyes of your home from wherever you are. I’m all about wiring my home up for security and peace of mind.
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