Camera LED and IP Camera setup information.

[techindahaus]

The first question is more of a suggestion.

1. Can you add an option in your PC software to disable the camera LED? Most applications that are security related and use the camera will allow you to disable the LED that basically tells the world your broadcasting.

2. I have a wireless IP Camera. I want to add it to the camera list. Can I do this by IP address ? Do I have to add it in the application? I really wish there was a better documentation on that.

Thanks !

[Jay]

Are you talking about turning the light off on an IP camera or a USB camera?  I don't think that's something you can do programatically with a USB camera.  I know at least some IP camera models have that ability.  Currently, our IP camera video support is still in a testing phase.  Once it's stabilized, we'll be looking into other IP camera features, such as disabling the LED.

For an IP camera, you need to select the "Ethernet / Wi-Fi" tab in iCamSource.  If you do that, there will be a place to enter the MJPEG URL for your camera.  If you don't know the MJPEG URL for your camera, click the Help button close to the URL field.  It will take you to a webpage that will help you determine the correct URL for your camera.  If your camera's manufacturer is not on that page, please send an email to support@skjm.com, and we'll try to find the right MJPEG URL for you.

[techindahaus]

Yes, I want to turn the light off. That would be a great feature. Thank you for the IP camera info.

Are you talking about turning the light off on an IP camera or a USB camera?  I don't think that's something you can do programatically with a USB camera.  I know at least some IP camera models have that ability.  Currently, our IP camera video support is still in a testing phase.  Once it's stabilized, we'll be looking into other IP camera features, such as disabling the LED.

For an IP camera, you need to select the "Ethernet / Wi-Fi" tab in iCamSource.  If you do that, there will be a place to enter the MJPEG URL for your camera.  If you don't know the MJPEG URL for your camera, click the Help button close to the URL field.  It will take you to a webpage that will help you determine the correct URL for your camera.  If your camera's manufacturer is not on that page, please send an email to support@skjm.com, and we'll try to find the right MJPEG URL for you.

[yhk6]

Hi,
I don't know which webcams you have,
I own a logitech usb webcam and a linksys wireless g webcam.
I have both the LED lights turned off...
the best way to do this is by going to the webcam system preferences through
your desktop/laptop...
if it's a IP camera, type in the IP address of your  camera in your web-browser and you will be
led to the camera's systems preferences...there should be an option to
turn of LED.

Hope this helps.