Allowing renters to view images.
I have a secluded rental property with 4 cameras. I would like to provide them with a way to view the images but only while they are there. I am looking for a low maintenance solution and expect renters will use a variety of devices.
I realize I could create a group in SS security, and change the password with each new renter. I also thought about setting up my DHCP server to provide new IPs in a specific range and then list all possible IPs in the access control; I am not sure how this works with attempts to log in outside of the network. I can simplify the viewing experience by using "my IP address" /++video/cameraNum="the number assigned to the camera." This provides a picture without other options which is perfect for what I need. Any experience or thoughts are appreciated
I realize I could create a group in SS security, and change the password with each new renter. I also thought about setting up my DHCP server to provide new IPs in a specific range and then list all possible IPs in the access control; I am not sure how this works with attempts to log in outside of the network. I can simplify the viewing experience by using "my IP address" /++video/cameraNum="the number assigned to the camera." This provides a picture without other options which is perfect for what I need. Any experience or thoughts are appreciated
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I think the best solution is to use a "guest" account for the SecuritySpy web server, and change the password for new renters.
The Access Control feature won't work for you because the IP address of the device used to access SecuritySpy will probably keep changing. -
My thought with access control would be to set the DHCP server to issue IP addresses in a range, lets say 192.168.1.140 to 192.168.1.180. Then enter all the possible IPs in the access control. So anybody in the LAN could access. I am not sure how access from WAN would be treated
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I set up access control which works as expected over the LAN; Any IP issued by the router is already listed in access control. However, to allow access from outside the network you must list the IP address of the router in the list of permitted IPs in access control. This means anybody accessing from outside the network gets the IP address of the router. It looks like I will have to change the password each time a new guest arrives
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I set up the widget for viewing specific cameras as described in the manual. It works well other than the need to walk renters through setting up widgets. Using this url, http://192.168.1.142:8000/++video?cameraNum=0, works great in safari but not Chrome so I can't really give renters this link and expect that they will download Chrome.
Another possibility is to set up broadcasting although it is not terribly clear to me how to set this up on a Mac mini that is also running Security Spy. -
Hi clawmd - use this link: http://192.168.1.142:8000/live?cameraNum=0&viewMethod=3 - this should work in all web browsers; Mac, Windows and iOS.
It uses Javascript to continuously refresh a still JPEG image, simulating video. This one has the widest browser support.
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Great that works!
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My final solution has been to give renters the links as you suggested. For my use, I use a dynamic IP address for viewing outside the network. I don't give the dynamic IP to renters. It is not perfect from a security standpoint but it is pretty good. So far, guests have enjoyed being able to have quick views of some of the cameras.
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Is SecuritySpy web server access logged somewhere ?
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Jay - yes there's an option to turn on logging of all web server connections, please see the web server settings section of the user manual.
