Live Cam?
November 24, 2013 7:04 AM Subscribe
How do I set up a live camera at my business?
I would like to set up an outdoor live camera at my business so customers can see the goings on in real time. I have a wireless network, server, and website already set up. I have read a few articles and seen cameras available online, but am hoping the hive can offer a little guidance as to the best way to add a live fee to a preexisting website as simply and cheaply as possible, as well as recommendations on cameras, wired v. wireless, pitfalls, or anything else that I should know. Can you help?
I would like to set up an outdoor live camera at my business so customers can see the goings on in real time. I have a wireless network, server, and website already set up. I have read a few articles and seen cameras available online, but am hoping the hive can offer a little guidance as to the best way to add a live fee to a preexisting website as simply and cheaply as possible, as well as recommendations on cameras, wired v. wireless, pitfalls, or anything else that I should know. Can you help?
Best answer: Dropcam is pretty much designed for this. They have been getting some press about the "Waitcam" at Pizzeria Delfina in SF.
Of course you can go with a typical CCTV setup and feed to your website, but that is probably going to be pricier and have less seamless technology. I have never actually used Dropcam but I am impressed by the fact that their streams just seem to *work.* There is less compatibility/browser/plugin BS than some other feeds, and the quality seems pretty decent.
posted by radioamy at 1:58 PM on November 24, 2013 [1 favorite]
Of course you can go with a typical CCTV setup and feed to your website, but that is probably going to be pricier and have less seamless technology. I have never actually used Dropcam but I am impressed by the fact that their streams just seem to *work.* There is less compatibility/browser/plugin BS than some other feeds, and the quality seems pretty decent.
posted by radioamy at 1:58 PM on November 24, 2013 [1 favorite]
Nthing Dropcam. I use it for kid watching, but I love watching the Delfina cam!
Wet blanket alert: How will your customers feel about bring on this hypothetical cam?
posted by gregglind at 3:14 PM on November 24, 2013
Wet blanket alert: How will your customers feel about bring on this hypothetical cam?
posted by gregglind at 3:14 PM on November 24, 2013
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