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Converts any PC into a video monitoring system with automatic alerts about any detected movement

Converts any PC into a video monitoring system with automatic alerts about any detected movement

Vote: (37 votes)

Program license: Trial version

Developer: Deskshare

Version: 5.05

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(37 votes)

Trial version

Developer

Version

Deskshare

5.05

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Easy to set up
  • Uses multiple cameras
  • Records media and sends alerts

Cons

  • The trial version is limited to two hours per session for video recording, monitoring actions and broadcasting

The use of surveillance cameras is on the rise, but you do not need to buy expensive gadgets to use the technology as Webcam Monitor can easily help you to use your PC or laptop. You can use it to turn your computer and webcam into a video security system that you can set up to perform a variety of actions.

Installing Webcam Monitor

The software installs quickly without adding any bundled third-party application. It launches immediately after the installation and detects connected cameras.

How to Use Webcam Monitor

If you have more than one camera connected to your computer, you will see them listed on a pop-up window with check boxes for selecting the ones that you want to add to your machine. You can add up to four cameras, and the added cameras immediately start displaying previews on the user interface.

A quick access pane appears on the right side of the program window, but you can choose to hide it. This is where you can make some required configurations, such as the triggers that prompt the software to take specified actions. You may set it to record at specified intervals or when motion is detected.

A trigger bar allows you to set the level of motion that triggers action. Setting a low level allows the software to start when it detects small movements, but setting the level too low may lead to false alarms. You may configure it to highlight motion movements in red, green, or blue color and camera preview border in red color.

You then select the actions that you want it to take upon motion detection and click the “Start Monitoring” button.

Pros

  • Easy to set up
  • Uses multiple cameras
  • Records media and sends alerts

Cons

  • The trial version is limited to two hours per session for video recording, monitoring actions and broadcasting