- Place anywhere you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required at the location
- View and control from a standard web browser, video display, or compatible cell phone or PDA
- Connect wirelessly with standard 802.11b/g devices, SSID filtering and 40/64/128-bit WEP encryption
- Simple plug-n-play operation
- Built-in heat sensor allows record and/or notify by email when someone enters the room
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See There When You Can't Be There
These cameras can be viewed and controlled from a standard Web browser, video display, or even a compatible cell phone or PDA1. Place them in your home, office, vacation home or almost anywhere else that you'd like to keep an eye on things, with no PC required on location!. They are easy to install and operate and require no additional software for the PC that you're viewing them on. Each camera also comes with a free Web address, which can track the camera automatically. All you need is a regular Web browser to view them on your PC, as all of the other required software, including control software (TCP/UDP) and e-mail software (SMTP), is already inside the camera.
Now You Can Watch Your Pets!
Always feel close to your animals, whether at work or on vacation. Did the walker show up as promised? Is the dog sleeping on the sofa? Is the cat scratching your new leather chair? You'll know instantly with this webcam.
802.11b/g Wireless Communication
This camera can communicate wirelessly with standard 802.11b or 802.11g wireless devices, allowing the flexibility to install and operate the camera without running network wires, and utilizing SSID filtering and powerful 40/64/128 bit WEP encryption helps to protect your wireless network from illegal intrusion.
Just Plug It In and Play
This network camera is truly easy to install and use in most cases. With industry standard automatic configuration (UPnP), the camera and your router or PC will automatically decide the best settings allowing you to access your camera without any complicated setup. Once connected, using a simple Web browser, just enter in your free, permanent Web address which comes with the camera and you can see the camera! It's that simple.
Sensor Recording and Email Alerts
With the built-in motion sensor, the camera can be set to record and/or notify you by email when someone enters the room.
Product Description
Wireless Network Camera Automatic Network Configuration, Universal Plug and Play, Set-up Wizard, Remote Pan/Tilt Control, Built in PIR motion detector
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Compact, very easy to set up and the image is sharp and clear. Free DDNS service makes this the best buy. I have another camera, Linksys, and I had to pay for this service. I defitely will drop it when it comes up for renewal. No more Linksys camera for me!
After a few days of use..I still love it! I just found out that I can access the camera with my Mac via Firefox browser. This alone beats all other cameras in the market! Set up the motion detector to email pictures is a breeze. You can also set the camera to periodically send a picture, motion or not. The only thing that you could say it is less than the Linksys is it could not send a video. Linksys video only lasts 30 seconds anyway. Highly recommended.
8/21/08: I have 2 of these cameras and the first one (3 yrs old) just failed. It is just not powered up doesn't matter how many times I tried. I guess it is expected. It has been reliably in service for 3 yrs. I will buy it again, when Amazon has a good deal.
The camera's software works flawlessly in Mac OS. I regularly access my camera via Safari web browser. This alone beats most other camera out there. You can get to it from either Windows or Mac. I set it up to email the jpeg to my Blackberry and view the picture there. Could not figure out how to do this on an iPod though.
3/20/09: When the 2nd camera failed, I thought the power supply was the culprit. I bought a $15 power supply from W**T and guess what? It works again. So I now both of my cameras work again! If your camera failed, likely it is the power supply!
Also, I can access my cameras from my iPod touch (live) using the supplied Safari browser when I have a wifi connection. COOL!!
After a few days of use..I still love it! I just found out that I can access the camera with my Mac via Firefox browser. This alone beats all other cameras in the market! Set up the motion detector to email pictures is a breeze. You can also set the camera to periodically send a picture, motion or not. The only thing that you could say it is less than the Linksys is it could not send a video. Linksys video only lasts 30 seconds anyway. Highly recommended.
8/21/08: I have 2 of these cameras and the first one (3 yrs old) just failed. It is just not powered up doesn't matter how many times I tried. I guess it is expected. It has been reliably in service for 3 yrs. I will buy it again, when Amazon has a good deal.
The camera's software works flawlessly in Mac OS. I regularly access my camera via Safari web browser. This alone beats most other camera out there. You can get to it from either Windows or Mac. I set it up to email the jpeg to my Blackberry and view the picture there. Could not figure out how to do this on an iPod though.
3/20/09: When the 2nd camera failed, I thought the power supply was the culprit. I bought a $15 power supply from W**T and guess what? It works again. So I now both of my cameras work again! If your camera failed, likely it is the power supply!
Also, I can access my cameras from my iPod touch (live) using the supplied Safari browser when I have a wifi connection. COOL!!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have 3 of these cameras, bought over the last two years. I also have a similar Axis model. I use the BL-C20A's ftp-on-motion feature and access them from a Mac wirelessly. At first I thought the Axis was superior, as it has better image quality and MPEG support. But it fails intermittently (needs rebooting) and I've never gotten its motion-detect to work with the right sensitivity. So I settled on the Panasonic and got 3. Unfortunately after about a year, each camera has failed completely -- now all 3! They just die with a flickering orange light or no light at all. Hard reset does nothing. I'm sending them back for repair, but given that all of them died I'm not sure they're worth repairing. Still, I know of no better option, so the BL-C20A may still be the best option at this price level.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
This is a great camera. At first i had problems connecting it wirelessly but after working with a tech support rep from Panasonic we figure out that it was my "shared" network setting instead of "open". After he told me to change this voila! i was able to setup my three BL-C20 cameras and they are great!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Definitely - NOT - for Macs...read on for new info!
First, these cameras DO NOT work on the (up-to-date, circa 2010) Airport Extreme. The modern AE works ONLY in WPA/WPA2 or WPA NOT in WEP - these cameras ONLY work on WEP. Read more
Published 23 months ago by looking around
One year and still working perfectly - update at year 2
We bought this camera a year ago, and have gotten our money's worth out of it. We've moved it to different locations inside the house, to watch the bird feeders in the back yard,... Read more
Published on November 15, 2009 by Jaylady
Doesn't last
As so many reviews here say, this camera doesn't last very long. Mine died too, same symptoms. It's also not very good at low-light. I won't be buying another one.
Published on September 27, 2009 by -TMcN-
Generally happy with the Panasonic BL-C20A NetCam
My wife and I wanted to install a video camera of some sort to monitor the comings and goings at the front and back of the house. Read more
Published on July 31, 2009 by Peter Harrison
Difficult to set-up
I must admit that while I am very satisfied with this product now that it is working correctly, I had a hell of a time getting set-up. Read more
Published on July 13, 2009 by crombian
Petcam
I am very happy with this petcam. I did need help getting it all connected, but after that it works fine. If you're not really computer savvy I think you will need help. Read more
Published on July 4, 2009 by Maizzy Sue
does work with mac
I put in a one star review earlier but I was wrong. This does work with mac but it takes some time to set up. I had to get on the phone with panasonic support which I recommend. Read more
Published on June 25, 2009 by E. Ferguson
Easy setup, but with some issues
The Panasonice BL-C20A is a smart product. Loved the easy setup and the quality of picture. But i could not use the RECORDING software with my VISTA machine - i would have thought... Read more
Published on May 23, 2009 by A. C. Eberhardt
not very reliable in connection
I am actually very disapointed in this item. As somebody already mentioned in their review, it is working well as long as it is connected, but unfortunately the connection is... Read more
Published on May 18, 2009 by Amy
once you are able to get it working, its pretty good
I finally got through to tech support. It does work wirelessly, just not on Google Chrome. The video is pretty decent for low end video. Read more
Published on May 2, 2009 by Dan Trachtman
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