security camera sofware

Ralph-y

hi, has any one come across security camera software that will take/record looped video and save onto a PC or external HD to run on either windows xp /7 or Ubuntu .... or even a Raspberry Pi

I have a decent generic wifi IP camera (can be cable connected) and it will motion detect ..... but video looping would be better. A 24hr in small segments 4-30 min that writes over earlier footage would be perfect!

thanks

Ralph:cool:

forgotmyname

The software usually comes supplied with your camera or capture device.

Do you want to leave your PC on 24/7? If not a smaller and more power efficient DVR with a built in hard drive maybe a better option.

I have a 16 channel DVR that can accept many different camera's, Connects to the home network so i can check the video remotely over the internet.
Cost £80 but comsumes far less than a PC.

If using the PC, How are you connecting the camera to it? Does your IP camera not have software provided?

Ralph-y

The camera did come with software but would not loop video, I have tried other software again with out this feature.

I have several possibilities for the recording , the easiest would be a PC that is all ways on.

The camera is a wifi enabled that connects via the router, it can be connected buy a ethernet cable if required.

Ralph:cool:

bluesnake

timHillOne I belive willl do this and more www.h264soft.com

never tried these but look promising: http://www.zoneminder.com/
http://felenasoft.com/xeoma/en/features/

Ralph-y

that ,

www.h264soft.com
and
http://www.zoneminder.com/

did not seem to loop video, but

http://felenasoft.com/xeoma/en/

look like it will , I have had a quick try on the free trial and will prob buy next week

so many thanks again

Ralph:cool:

NaskoZmeq

Felenasoft provide bunch of video surveillance software, really impressive stuff.

Ralph-y

Paid for and installed the Xeoma software and quite pleased with it so far .

I paid for just a single licence .......... after receiving the registration code they made an offer of a second free licence if you liked them on facebook

:T


Ralph:cool: