![]() ![]() ![]() More information on that down below, but we wanted to make that clear from the beginning. You can’t purchase them directly on the wisenet website, which means you have to go through a third party retailer. And even with that knowledge, they’re pretty difficult to track down. So the first thing to understand about Samsung Cameras is that they’re not really branded as Samsung anymore - it’s Wisenet. So let’s take a minute to discuss some of Samsung’s security camera features, their pricing, and their benefits and drawbacks. While they started out with a single, no-frills camera, the product line has since expanded to include all sorts of equipment for different applications. You can really see how wide the view angle is.Samsung - a massive name in consumer electronics - has jumped into the security industry, too. The open area is about 24" wide by 17.5" deep. The tank is a IM Nuvo 38 (heavily modified by gutting the AIO part and making a new back wall and external overflow). As you can see, the camera is mounted only about 8 inches above the water line. Here is how I have it mounted temporarily (if I decide to keep it here, the power cord will be come invisible). Just unscrew the large knob, flip the mount, and reinstall the screw. Additional mounting options can be obtained by reversing the mount. The mount seems a bit flimsy, but it does allow for good flexibility in mounting.The excellent IR video & wide field of view makes it an especially good choice for installation in the sump area. On the flip side, the wide field of view might be perfect for those with large tanks or for use as a fishroom or sump 'cam. Second, finding the right position for it could be a real challenge for some, especially for those with smaller tanks like me. First, there is a slight fish-eye effect. The wide field of view is both a blessing and a curse.There is no dynamic DNS support in the camera.The camera's MJPG URLs cannot be used directly in the classic Dashboard a URL shortener must be used.This means that you must embed the admin/full-access username and password in the URL used in the Dashboards. Also, the camera supposedly has the capability to create view-only user accounts, but I could not get that to work either. The camera supposedly has the capability to turn off authentication for the raw video stream, but I could not get that to work.The camera is not inexpensive: street price is $170-$190.This is really important for those with lower-speed Internet connections. The camera streams video to the Samsung SmartCam cloud only when actually being viewed, unlike some other cloud cameras (like DropCam), which stream video continuously, wasting Internet bandwidth.This is a great feature - it means that the video stream can be tailored specifically for viewing in the dashboard tiles without watsing bandwidth. There are 11 resolutions (video size) available, more than I've seen in any other camera so far. The MJPG video stream is highly-configurable right in the URL - you can specify easy resolution and frame rate.The IR video is the best I've seen in a consumer-grade camera.Very good video quality - smooth, clear, jitter-free.I was unable to get the necessary browser plugin to load into Chrome in Windows or Chrome in Mac, but it worked perfectly in Firefox on both platforms. Part of that process, if done on a PC or MAC, involves downloading and installing a browser plugin. If you started with a wired connection, the setup routine will walk you through the process of connecting the camera to your home Wi-Fi if desired. You must create a account as part of the setup process. After that, it can be setup using PC, Mac, or the smartphone app. You connect it to your network via a wired Ethernet connection, or use WPS if you have a WPS-capable router. IR (infrared) capability for nighttime viewingĬlick here for full specs and more pictures.Direct-to-camera viewing through a web browser.cloud-based viewing from anywhere using smartphone apps for Apple and Android devices.cloud-based viewing from anywhere using a web browser through Samsung's SmartCam web site.I was intrigued by what appeared to be overall ease of use in combination with powerful control over the MJPEG video stream. I delved into the capabilities a bit more, and found that the camera, while intended for home use, is built on the same software platform as Samsung's commercial security camera products. I haven't seen many network cameras with dual band support, I this is what first made me want to look further at this model, as I prefer to use the 5GHZ/IEEE802.11a/n as much as possible rather than the more-commonly used 2.5GHz/802.11b/g/n band. The Samsung Smartcam SNH-P6410BN is a HD network camera with Ethernet and dual-band wireless connectivity. ![]()
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