Foscam FI8910W Pan & Tilt IP/Network Camera with Two-Way Audio and Night Vision (White)

by Foscam

• Building on the success of the Foscam FI8918W, the FI8910W is the latest camera from Foscam Digital Technologies LLC.It features high quality video & audio, pan/tilt, remote internet viewing, motion detection, night-vision, embedded IR-Cut filter, built in network video recording system as well as free telephone technical support available from Foscam Digital Technologies LLC.
• The distinguishing features of the FI8910W are the embedded IR-Cut off filter, upgraded external housing, wider horizontal panning range and 2 year Warranty.
• The IR-cut filter provides true & accurately images fixing the problems related to washed out and discolored images. In addition, the cut off filter also allows the camera to properly automatically adjust to changing lighting conditions so the user does not manually have to do this.
• Also includes, two-way audio monitoring, remote pan/tilt control (pan:300° & tilt:120°), freely control IR-LED on/off for night vision (up to 8 meters)
• Remote viewing via local network or internet, record from anywhere anytime, motion detection alert via email or upload image to FTP, Blue Iris compatible; Supports all standard browsers, Iphone, Ipad, Ipod, Android & BlackBerry, Wi-Fi compliant (IEEE 802.11b/g), supports WEP & WPA WPA2 Encryption

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 2.3 x 1.5 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B006ZPWS4U
• Item model number: FI8910W
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2,698 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #5 in Electronics > Security & Surveillance
  • #44 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 19, 2012

Product Description

Color: White

From the Manufacturer

Foscam nVision FI8910W Keep an eye on your loved ones & belongings from anywhere Enjoy the convenience and peace of mind knowing that your loved ones and personal belongings are safe and out of harm's way. Stream live video and audio directly to your PC (Windows & Mac), Smartphone (Iphone/Android/Blackberry) or Tablet PC (Ipad/Android/Windows 8). Get instant notifications via email/ftp whenever motion is detected. Record snapshots when anyone enters or exits your driveway, backyard, home or business. Pan and tilt remotely for an extended view of what is going on. Night vision, two-way audio and onsite/offsite network video monitoring and recording capability Built to last with solid construction, wireless 802.11 N, IR-cut filter and 2-year warranty Quick and simple to setup with amazing technical support Once initially setup, no computer is required Foscam is designed to work right of the box - simply connect the camera to your wireless network, setup port-forwarding and away you go. Once properly configured, the camera operates independently without the need for any computer. Industry leading tech support Should you require any help or assistance, our top-notch technical support team is available to guide you step-by-step through the process via telephone and remote log-in session. In addition, we have a comprehensive set of step-by-step video tutorials which are available on the Foscam US website under the "Support" section. Stream video and audio on your iPhone, Android, Blackberry or PC With the Foscam Surveillance Pro or LiveCams IOS App and IP Cam Viewer for Android, you can stream live video and audio on the go with your iPhone, iPod, iPad, Android phone or tablet. With TotalControl App for Blackberry, you can do the same on your Blackberry phone or PlayBook. As long as you have internet through 3G or wifi, there is not limit on where and when you can stream your Foscam.
	The world's most popular Wi-Fi remote monitoring camera Catch everything that's going on See who is pulling in to your driveway or who is at the front door. Watch your baby sleeping peacefully in her cradle or your pet tearing up your sofa. Track visitors within your home. Monitor caregivers with your elderly parents Night vision up to 26 feet with IR-cut off filter Foscam uses 11 infrared LEDs to record video in total darkness up to 26 feet away. It also utilizes an IR-cut off filter which allows the camera to render true and accurate colors during daytime. Talk and listen with integrated two-way audio Built-in speaker and mic Listen and respond to what is going on while you watch. Foscam's built-in speaker and mic allow you to keep in touch without the need for a telephone or computer. Take video conference calling and remote baby monitoring to the next level.
Direct access to your cameras and video with no monthly fees Direct link with camera Each Foscam IP camera is outfitted with its own network video server which directly connects the camera and your viewing/recording device. All images and video are stored directly on your PC or network video recorder(NVR). No recurring fees You have complete access and control over your content and can never be locked in to paying any monthly fees. If you wish to store your video on third party servers, that option is available. Foscam is compatible with Dropbox, Sensr.net, and most other third party network storage services that allows you to mount the storage service as a hard-drive on your PC.
	Enhance your experience with Foscam's Blue Iris Professional Take video security to the next level with professional surveillance software Foscam's Blue Iris Professional video recording software (sold separately) allows you to convert any existing Windows PC into a full-fledged professional digital video recording solution. Blue Iris enhances existing built-in software by adding the following features: Ability to record with H.264 compression to further reduce file sizes and increase data transfer speed Receive alerts via text message/sms in addition to email and FTP alerts Ability to view and record upto 64 camera simultaneously Allows you to integrate your Foscam cameras with virtually every other IP camera and CCTV camera system on the market

Product Description

Foscam 910W Wireless/Wired Pan & Tilt IP/Network Camera (White).Light Frequency 50 / 60 Hz or outdoor .Storage Temperature: 14 ~~ 140° F (-10 - 60° C), Storage Humidity: 0 ~~ 90% non-condensing.What's in the box: FOSCAM FI8910W Wireless IP Camera (Black), WiFi Antenna, Mounting Bracket, Network Cable, 5V DC Power Supply, Installation CD, User Manual and 2-Year Limited Warranty.High image & video quality (Display resolution: 640 x 480 Pixels (300k Pixels)). 2 year extended warranty, when bought from authorized retailers listed at foscam.us/where-to-buy.html

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

727 of 765 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Features for the Price March 29, 2012

By R. Tickle

Color Name:Black

Considering that you are paying less than $100 for a wireless IP Camera that provides PT (no Zoom), infrared night vision, motion detection, and automatic email of alarm photos, there is very little one can criticize about this camera. Yes, it's tricky to set-up if you have never done port-forwarding before and yes, the frame rate and resolution are both a little low, and the audio is crap, but remember that you paid less than $100 for this thing. If you need audio, higher frame rates and better resolution, you should buy a more expensive IP camera.

As far as setup goes, if you understand networking and port-forwarding, these are my recommendations:

1) Do NOT install the software on the CD.
2) Connect the camera by Cat-5 wire to your router.
3) Login to your router (via browser) and find the IP address assigned to your camera.
4) Login to the camera at that IP address (via browser) and IMMEDIATELY turn OFF the DHCP.
5) Give your camera a fixed IP address on your network and fill in the subnet mask with what you normally use.
6) The Gateway and DNS fields should normally be the IP address of your router.
7) Fill in the SSID, encryption type, and share key used by your wireless network.
8) Pick a 4 digit number to use for the HTTP port number. (I have no idea what "Network Lamp" is so I left it checked.)
9) Disconnect the Cat-5 cable and re-boot the camera.
10) Re-login to the camera at the new fixed IP address to verify that everything's working.
11) Login to your router and set a port-forwarding entry to map to the fixed IP address and HTTP port you gave your camera.
12) Use the "What's My IP" site to find your outside IP address....
13) Enter your outside IP address and HTTP port number into a browser and verify that you can get into the camera from outside your house.
14) You're done.

UPDATE #1:
Under the Mail Service Settings there is a checkbox named "Report Internet IP by Mail". If you check this, when you ISP gives you a new external IP address or when the camera reboots because of a power failure, the camera will email you the current external IP address and port! A very nice feature for those of us who prefer not to use DDNS services.

UPDATE #2:
The best app I've found for viewing IP camera feeds on a smartphone or tablet is IP Cam Viewer by Robert Chou.

UPDATE #3:
While I am still pleased with my FosCams, two things have happened recently that make me wonder about the business practices of FosCam. First, out of the blue they have raised the price $10. Second, FosCam.us is given me the run-around about an RMA to return a camera I purchased directly from FosCam. If you do decide to purchase a FosCam camera, buy it through Amazon. Amazon will not give you the run-around over a return. FosCam seems to be money-grubbing and anti-customer. Read more ›

507 of 533 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great inexpensive security cam February 15, 2012

By Roger H Gray

Color Name:White|Amazon Verified Purchase

The Foscam F18910W camera is operating quite well. I have 3 F18918W cameras and have been pleased with their operation and function as well. They are very stable cameras - images always available whenever I link to them- and easy to set up.

For setup, I have found it easier to just plug them in using the Ethernet connection, and then log into my router and find their IP address, and set them up from there. The only thing you have to remember during setup is that the new camera's port may be set the same as an existing camera. In this case either shut down any existing cameras, or use the FosCam install software and let it find the new camera and port number.

I have the FosCams mounted in our business for security and their range of motion and quality of images- including infrared- has been invaluable. Also the sound quality is good from the camera. Talking through the cameras to someone is weak, but there. I am replacing older D-Link DCS-900 cameras which are fixed position only provide picture- no sound or two-way communication capabilities.

One feature that would be good in my case would be the ability to zoom in on an object. Zoom is not a function of any of the FosCam models I now have.

I monitor the cameras from my IPad, my Droid 2 and 3 phones using an excellent app - IP Cam Viewer from Robert Chou. I also use IE and Chrome browsers.

You do have to use port forwarding on your router so you can find the cameras via your business/home location's IP address. If you don't have a static IP address, you can use dyndns.org to track your dynamic IP address.

333 of 360 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Best Value Wireless IP Camera February 29, 2012

By Amazonian 2082

Color Name:White|Amazon Verified Purchase

Summary:
This camera, and the company itself, clearly has some shortcomings. However, at this price you'll be content, if not ecstatic. It works well as a security camera and baby monitor. After using it for 1 week I've bought 2 more. Details below.

Research:

After researching Wireless IP cameras for a few hours I concluded that this camera is the best value. I compared it to all other wireless IP cameras including TrendNet TRENDnet TV-IP422WN SecurView Wireless Day/Night Pan/Tilt/Zoom Internet Surveillance Camera Logitech Logitech Alert 750e Outdoor Master Security System with Night Vision Foscam 8918 Foscam FI8918W Wireless/Wired Pan & Tilt IP/Network Camera with 8 Meter Night Vision and 3.6mm Lens (67° Viewing Angle) and the high end ones Panasonic Panasonic BB-HCM531A Outdoor Pan/Tilt PoE Security Network Camera (Silver) and this amazing one from Axis Axis 214 Ptz Network Camera Pan Tilt Zoom Day/night 2 Way Audio. Not to mention this camera is light years ahead of a TrendNet camera I bought a few years ago for the same price (Newer Model) TRENDnet ProView Wireless Internet Surveillance Camera TV-IP501W (White)....

Setup: I couldn't find the software available for download on Foscam's website so I actually had to use the CD (People still use CD's?). Once I installed the software, I hard wired the camera to my router Linksys E2500 Advanced Simultaneous Dual-Band Wireless-N Router, opened up the software, read the manual, typed in the default use id and password, read the manual again, played with all the setting and then set it up to connect wirelessly. Then I closed the software, unplugged the camera from the router, unplugged the power to the camera, plugged the power back in, opened the software back up and everything worked fine.

Pros:
The rotation works great. If you set the speed to 0 it moves fast.
At far distances, the lens itself is decent enough to get more than just general idea of what is going on. At close distances it's sufficient.
Works great with the iPad.
According to my Kill A WATT P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor it only uses 3 watts.

Camera Cons:
Either the quality control is off or something got mixed up because I ordered this camera in white and it came with a nice multifunctional mounting bracket. However, I ordered the silver/black version of this camera and it came with 2 antennas, but no mounting bracket. I contacted Foscam about this. They apologized, didn't question me, and sent me a mounting bracket for free.
The body of the camera fees a bit cheap, which maybe it is. For example, the top half of the camera does not fit snugly into the base. However, I have not had any problems rotating it.
The edge of the picture has a slight bow to it.
The resolution is not HD. You couldn't make out a license plate from more than 20 feet away if that.
While transferring a large file wirelessly from one laptop to another using my E2500 router, the camera would pan erratically. As soon as the file transfer stopped the camera worked fine.
I couldn't get the speakers to work even with a microphone NADY SP-4C Dynamic Microphone plugged directly into the unit or into my computer. (Not sure what to do here.)
I couldn't get it to play/record any sound either. To improvise I bought a baby monitor NTM-910YLW - Sony Baby Call Nursery Monitor.
Runs hot, but it hasn't affected its performance and again it's only using 3 watts.
Supposedly you can't use this outside. I may test that theory. If I do I'll let you know.

Software Cons:
You can't change the size of the camera view.
You can't digitally zoom in on one spot.
If the alarm triggers it records for 1 minute. The only thing you can adjust is the sensitivity.
You can't adjust screen size, which is really annoying when you use the multiple camera view because the screen size of each camera is tiny.

Tips:
If you have multiple monitors, double click on the picture and it will open up a full screen view on one of your other monitors. This is especially helpful if you're using the multiple camera view because the picture is small.

Camera Suggestions:
The company details the limitations of the camera, but you don't realize how nice it would be to have some features until you use it.
This camera should be able to turn 360 degrees instead of just 270. It's quite annoying to not be able to see behind the camera.

Software Suggestions:
The alarm settings need to be much more adjustable.
The screen size needs to be adjustable.
You need to be able to click on an area of the screen and zoom in.

Anyone else have a sneaky suspicion that someone in (guess where?) is looking at what I'm looking at? Maybe that's why they're so cheap?

If you figured out how to get the sound working or have a solution to any of the other problems leave me a comment!

UPDATE 1:

I was able to get the sound and microphone working. I had to add the camera's IP address to my trusted sites. The manufacturers website has a forum with answers to questions like this.

UPDATE 2:

I have 4 cameras total. 2 black, 1 white and 1 silver. The silver model appears to have some problems. I have a tripod that will easily screw into all but the silver one. Also, after about a month of use the IR filter will not turn off on the silver one so the green grass looks like a purplish gray. I've just started the RMA process and will try to update.

UPDATE 3:

After a phone call to tech support, an email to the sales department, and about 3 weeks of time I have a new camera in black. They didn't have a silver one and I don't wonder why. Read more ›