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Foscam FI9821W V2 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera - Black - OPEN BOX
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Almost worthless
By Sorry on
February 26, 2016
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FI9821W V2 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera - Black - OPEN BOX
(FOSFI9821WBOB)
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Cons: You can only access this camera LIVE to see whats going on unless you pay for "cloud" at $8+ per month per camera.
Difficult to get working
No emails or txt msgs unless you pay for cloud, at least as far as I can tell, or leave the app running 24/7 on your phone, which incurs data charges.
I leave the camera on and then when I try to access it, its pointing at the ceiling.
Does NOT work with an 64 bit computer.
Other Comments: support is offshore, hard to reach and hard to understand.
GOOD LUCK
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January 09, 2016
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FI9821W V2 (White) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WW)
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Excellent Camera
September 28, 2015
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FI9821W V2 (White) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WW)
Pros: Works as described. Easy to configure. Accellent configuration, guide.
Cons: When turn on microphone and speaker, acoustic feedback creates humming nose. Requires an UPnP enabled router for remote access
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Very nice IP cameras...setup a little difficult
By D from SFL on
August 28, 2014
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2 pack FI9821W v2 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera - Black
(E1FOSFI9821WB)
Pros: Good IR vision, good user interface, good picture quality.
Cons: Very difficult to setup for remote viewing, even with tech support. Not really there fault since I don't have a vanilla router, but not that far from mainstream. Their tech support got me on the right track and I got both cameras working. If your not somewhat Techy this could be a nightmare.
Other Comments: None.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Nice camera
By palmjet on
August 05, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (Black) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WB)
Pros: I like the motion detection in this camera, it works quite precise.
The build quality is also very good and the camera provides a clear picture.
Cons: Camera locked up a few times, needing a power reset. That's very unhandy if you are not present at the time. Maybe a new firmware will help. The camera was still reachable with a ping test, but I could not find a way to SSH in the camera to reset it that way.
Other Comments: The Foscam Ipad app is terrible and a work in progress. The Windows program is much better.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Nice camera, easy home network setup remote viewing setup was a challenge
By First time Foscam customer on
June 14, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (White) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WW)
Pros: Great picture, able see in color in low light, good night vision, easy setup with home network. Remote viewing, pan & tilt, motion detection area/zone setup, can capture picture(s) and notify via email, recording, viewing angle was decent.
Cons: The camera makes a noticeable click sound when switching from normal to low light (to night vision) such as when you turn off the light in a room. Setup with home network (wifi) was easy. However, when I tried to setup to view from remote locations like at work or over 3G/4G, it was frustrating. The instructions manual did not help. Tried googling and got a bunch of instructions and suggestions that were too technical for me to understand. Called tech support the next day, waited about 3 minutes, talked to a person. He asked me to download and run a small program (to assign a user name & password) to give him access to my computer. He went in, changed some router settings, typed some instructions for me to follow. Downloaded the Foscam app onto my iphone, updated settings per his procedures and was able to view remotely over 3G. Also tried the Foscam app it on the android phone and also can see over 4G.
Other Comments: Have not tried the audio yet.
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Foscam FI8921W V2 purchase
By Jay Cash on
June 11, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (Black) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WB)
Pros: I love the sound and video quality of the new HD camera. Mine is up and working. The interface is also much improved on the app and the sound works both when viewing from a remote PC as well as my iPhone.
Cons: The camera required both a system firmware update and two application/software firmware updates which was easily found and downloaded from the Foscam website under the support tab. The script in the zip file did not work, but I updated each file separately and that worked just fine. The iPhone Foscam Pro application does not work with this camera but the Camera viewer 4 Foscam Lite app works great ( I paid for the in-app upgrade to get rid of the advertisements). I also have a FI8910W and both are working with that app.
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Works Great!!!
By Johnny on
June 11, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (Black) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WB)
Pros: Love the HD video
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Foscam FI9821W V2
By Daveb on
June 10, 2014
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2 pack FI9821W v2 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera - White
(E1FOSFI9821WW)
Pros: Good quality images
Good night vision
Can monitor over the Internet
Price at BuyDig competitive, possibly best on the Internet
Prompt attention to security issues with new firmware(FW)
Cons: Set up is a bit daunting for the non-technical person
Set up for viewing over the Internet would require help from a tech-savvy friend
Several recent firmware updates addressed security issues but FW updates are also require a techie to apply for most people
Other Comments: Now own 4 of these units and may purchase 1-2 more.
Yes, I recommend this product
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nice price..nice piece
June 10, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (Black) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WB)
Pros: already have the F8910 version..this was a nice HD version upgrade..only con is it doesnot work with my android phone software whereas the cheaper 8910 does so 1 less star !..delivery was nice and prompt
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amazing camera
June 10, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (White) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WW)
Pros: Excellent picture and relatively easy to set up.
Cons: I still have problem connecting via 4g.
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Quality is good and the program is complete.
June 10, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (Black) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WB)
Pros: Quality is good and the program is complete.
Wide viewing angle because 720P.
Also be recorded and the recording is scheduled operation.
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Great Deal
By Enrike on
June 10, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (White) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
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Pros: Excellent performance.
Everything is OK
Cons: Nothing
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Mostly ok
June 10, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (Black) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
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Great cameras!
June 01, 2014
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Foscam
2 pack FI9821W v2 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera - White
(E1FOSFI9821WW)
Pros: I have 4 of these and have been using Foscam for 4 years now. Foscam has had firmware issues in the past, but seem to have stepped up their game a bit in the last year. These cameras can't be beat for the price. Awesome HD picture and reliable connectivity
Cons: Connection time is a couple of seconds with the HD models.. my SD model is almost instant. I completely understand HD requires higher bandwidth and compression which all takes time, but I would like if it were a bit faster.
I also would like more of a wide angle lens.. these are great, but a bit wider would be a plus
Other Comments: Great cameras, you will not be sorry if you pick a few of these up!
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Nice camera w/ good features but tricky
By remcentre on
April 14, 2014
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2 pack FI9821W v2 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera - Black
(E1FOSFI9821WB)
Pros: HD picture that's available on home network and across internet
Can setup multiple cameras to be viewed at one time.
Online support forums cover meany troubleshooting items.
Great viewing area with the pan & tilt
Cons: takes some tweaking to be viewable over internet
needs more control on alerts timing/time outs
compatibility with some browsers are finicky
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Yes, I recommend this product
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FI9821w
April 06, 2014
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2 pack FI9821W v2 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera - White
(E1FOSFI9821WW)
Pros: Quick shiping.
Right product.
Good price.
Cons: N/A
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Yes, I recommend this product
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Good Camera at a reasonable price
By Daveb on
March 23, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (Black) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WB)
Pros: Good picture quality
Good control of scanning
Versatile mounting options
Good night vision with controllable IR and IR cut filter
Reasonably good instructional videos
Instructional docs are so-so (see below)
Fairly easy to set up on your network if you understand networks
Easy to set up external network access if you understand routers and ports
Will sync time to Internet time sites (URL or IP)
Cons: Not particularly easy to set up
Some docs have not been updated to have images from the latest firmware/software
Not that easy to set up on your network if you don't understand networks
Not easy to set up external network access unless you understand routers and ports
Have not gotten motion detection to work yet.
Some third party mobile apps (for purchase) have not been updated for the latest camera/software versions -- wait before buying
Quirky DST setting -- must specify number of minutes to advance for DST
Other Comments: Very good cost/benefit ratio
Bought 2 -- Considering buying 2 more
Yes, I recommend this product
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Awesome
By wildfire on
March 18, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (Black) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WB)
Pros: I can view from android smart phone or plates very clear day or night ...
Cons: Have none ...instalation u will need a professional or a computer with like albion computer guy......
Other Comments: Buying 2 more
Yes, I recommend this product
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Awesome
By wildfire on
March 18, 2014
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FI9821W V2 (Black) 1.0 Megapixel (1280x720p) H.264 Wireless IP Camera
(FOSFI9821WB)
Pros: I can view from android smart phone or plates very clear day or night ...
Cons: Have none ...instalation u will need a professional or a computer with like albion computer guy......
Other Comments: Buying 2 more
Yes, I recommend this product
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