Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3095 in Camera & Photo
- Color: white
- Brand: Brite-View
- Model: BVC-500C
- Dimensions: 6.77" h x
5.62" w x
4.56" l,
1.65 pounds
Features
- brite-View plugCAM is the first to use HomePlug AV 1.1 technology with 500Mbps powerline communication for Home Monitoring Camera (Video Only). It's Real Plug-and-Play as easy as plugging in a lamp. Setup is incredible easy and it's PC-free!
- Connects 500Mbps Powerline Network Adapter (included) to your network hub (router) and plugCAM (included) to any power outlet. The digital video signal (audio is not supported) is transmitted over existing power line. It works better than WiFi.
- No PC software installation and network IP setting are required. All you need to do is download the "plugCAM" mobile app to your smartphone (with cellular data or wifi networks) and Home/Office Monitoring is On-the-Go, Anytime! Anywhere!
- Unlimited video accessing 24/7! Infrared LEDs built-in for better night vision!
- Additional Single plugCAM (sole separately) makes it easy to deploy multiple cameras application. One Single Powerline Adapter supports with up to 7 single plugCAMs!
Brite-View BVC-500C Plugcam 500MB/s Powerline Home Network Camera Starter Kits (White)
Product Description
The easiest-to-use home network camera. Just simply connect PLC adapter with router and power on the plugCAM camera anywhere.You can access unlimited live video anytime, anywhere through your iPhone, iPad, Android Phone or tablet over 3G or Wi-Fi.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Ryan J. Doria
The plugCAM is using HomePlug AV-compliant powerline communications technology to connect to your network. You view the video with a free iPhone app or Android app on your smartphone.The Starter Kit comes with everything you need: Camera, PLC adapter, cables and mounting screws.I already have a powerline setup in my house. I did not have to plug in the PLC adapter that needs to be connected via an ethernet cable to your router. I just plugged the camrea in a wall socket. Then I downloaded the iPhone app and scanned the QR code on the bottom of the camera - done. The video appeared bright and clear on my iPhone. Again. There is nothing to configure. It just works literally plug and play. You can if you want name your camera and change settings later on.The access to the plugCAM works also when your are away from home.The LEDs on the camera make it possible to also see video footage from dark rooms or during the night.The resolution of the plugCAM is not high to keep the bandwidth usage manageable. You get at the highest setting VGA at 7fps. Rather use a lower resolution at higher fps. After all you want to see what is going on and not make a home movie. The plugCAM iPhone app can take stills from the video footage, but does not record video segments.ProsVery Easy To UseUses PLC not Wi-Fi for hassle-free networkingSmartphone apps to view footageConsCamera unit could be smallerNot waterproof for outdoor useIf you want to keep an eye on your pets, kids, a machine or anything quickly and affordably from remote than the plugCAM is for you.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By tayedrum
Brite-view plugCAM Powerline-Networking Plug & Play Camera Kit can quickly and very easily let you monitor things while you're away right on your Android or iOS device. The plugCAM works over your existing electrical wires so there's no wires to run, if you have an outlet you can set up the camera for monitoring.Inside the box I found the camera, user manual, mounting screws, power cable, powerline adapter and an Ethernet cable.The plugCAM is basically two parts, the wall adapter and the actual camera. The wall adapter is the part you plugin near your router or switch and attach the Ethernet cable to it.You don't need another powerline adapter for the camera as the camera has it built right into the base.The camera can be positioned many different ways, it moves right and left and can be titled up and down.The camera features a ring of infrared LEDs around the lens and at the very top is a light sensor to let the camera know when to use the LEDs. The lens can also be turned to focus the picture.Both parts are made of plastic but that's no surprise as pretty much everything is, but both the adapter and the camera seem sturdy and well made.To use the plugCAM you just need to plug it into your network via the powerline adapter and Ethernet cable. Once done the LEDs will light up and in a few seconds it will be ready to go.To connect the camera to your network you just plug it into a standard wall outlet. Overall I found the setup to be extremely simple, it couldn't be easier really just plug and play and that's it.To monitor the camera you need to use an Android or iOS device and download the appropriate free app (I'm using Android).There are three ways to add a camera, scan the QR code on the side of the camera, search on your local network or add it manually using the ID and password on the camera. I did the local search and in a few seconds it found the camera.Pros:Very simple setupIR LEDs very brightEasy to use app for mobile devicesWorks over existing power lines so no additional cables to runMonitor via phone or tablet while awayCons:Ethernet cord rather shortPictures are a bit grainyNo video recordingConclusion:If you're looking for a way to monitor your home while you're away I don't think you'll find anything easier to setup than the Brite-view plugCAM. The plugCAM package is just as simple as plug and play truly, if you've got electric then you can stream video. The plugCAM has many more uses than just home surveillance like keeping an eye on your baby or even your pet while you're not home. Since it uses the power lines as your network you don't need to run any cables and anywhere you have an electrical outlet you can setup the camera. The system allows you to add several additional cameras as well so you can monitor pretty much everything you want.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
By Benny
I would just echo what has already been said in other review. The plugCAM starter kit does the job as advertised. It's really easy to use and setup.Simply connect plugCAM adapter to router with ethernet cable and plug camera to any wall socket in my house. then it's done.No WiFi setting or PC software installation required.Scan QR code to add camera onto iPhone is plus. My wife loves this feature and plans to get another starter kit for her parents who live in Japan now.It really gives a lot of peace in mind when we are in US and know we can access the camera that deploy in Japan anytime.Since it's so easy to setup, we have no worries that her parents don't know how to set it up.In addition, the plugCAM transmits video through home powerline so I can place camera in my basement that even wi-fi signal can't reach.It's one of the reason that I bought the plugCAM and sending back another brand product that doesn't meet our needs.Video quality is ok to watch from my iPhone 4s. Since I am having limited data plan, I always set video resolution to 320x240 in casenot to get data overage charge while accessing the camera under 3G network.It's a good product and really fits our expectation. If you want to place a camera in the house that wifi signal can't reach, then you should get plugCAM.
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