SALE (AU): KMart - $19 IP cameras. - Page 1
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author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2015, 09:43:24 pm
content: For any Aussies interested in playing with some cheap IP Cams - KMart is getting rid of their stock.Two types - Outdoor HD Cam and in indoor Pan/Tilt type VGA camera both $19 each. Both are Wired and wireless.They are going fast.Picked up a few last night at the local store and one is already monitoring the workbench for unauthorised hacking.Here is the Oz Bargain link for more infohttps://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/195865

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 01:42:01 am
content: I searched kmart online and could not find them but we do have a store not all that far away, haven't been in a Kmart for about 20 years.IR sucks, it attracts moths and in turn spider webs, unless it's a separate IR mounted a couple of meters away from the camera, this thing still seems like good value.Muttley

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 03:53:56 am
content: I don't think you should be worried.. they appear to be running these out. Once they're gone, that's it - no more. The HD ones are a PITA to set up but work well once done. I reckon they will be getting a lot of returns because people can't figure them out.Here's some pics with the SC10IP (outdoor HD Cam), not convinced I'm getting 720p, but much better than the crappy VGA dome camera.Both IR and Fluorescent lit messy workbench.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 07:53:12 am
content: Thanks aargee for the heads up, I picked up one of each and the neighbour did the same. Our first local store was sold out of stock so the staff member rang around some other stores. The next store still had about 20 or so left and mainly the indoor pan tilt model. The first PT unit we checked had a huge amount of play in the pan or rotational axis so I asked to view another one and it only had half the backlash as the first unit.I wont be doing a review and am just having a play to see what these are like and also occasionally a customer might ask us to do a temporary install over a cash register for staff concerns, for that purpose alone you cant really go wrong. Keep your receipt as the books say 24 months warranty, Kmart may also have a return policy.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 08:49:06 am
content: Thanks for the heads up, just picked up a pile of both models. The resolution isn't amazing but they look like they will do the trick for sure.Specs so far (as best as I can tell):IP900Lens: 3.6mm CMOS sensorWireless: 802.11b/g/nWireless protection: WPA2Ethernet: 100Mb? (cable included)Electronic Pan: 355 degreesElectronic Tilt: 90 degreesIR distance: 10MStorage: Supports up to 32GBVideo: VGA?Mains AC Adapter: 5VDC 2A (AU)Software support: Windows/IOS/AndroidConstruction: PlasticSC10IPLens: 3.6mm CMOS sensorWireless: 802.11b/g/nWireless protection: WPA2Ethernet: 100Mb? (cable NOT included)Fixed mounting pan: 360 degreesFixed mounting tilt: 180 degreesIR distance: 20MStorage: NoneVideo: 720PMains AC Adapter: 12VDC 1A (AU) or POE support?Software support: Windows/IOS/AndroidConstruction: Metal

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 09:44:50 am
content: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/195865Another few interesting threads on them.http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/187332http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/187326http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/132966http://sirlagz.net/2015/05/06/officeone-plug-and-play-ip-security-camera-ip900-quick-review/http://sirlagz.net/2015/05/21/how-to-use-officeone-ip-camera-ip900-with-motion/http://sirlagz.net/2015/05/14/how-to-officeone-ip-camera-ftp-uploads/This last one is fill of LOLs:http://www.technicaone.net/Articles/tabid/120/ID/127/PageID/136/OfficeOne-SC10IP-IP-Cameras-from-KMart--Product-Not-Fit-For-Purpose.aspx

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 09:47:07 am
content: What software and OS is that aargee?

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 10:39:30 am
content: Win7 and I had to use IE for the SC10IP web access, the Active X control doesn't work with Chrome.I've pretty much decided the IP900 video quality is pretty horrible over WiFi. Might have to try it on wired.The Ipswich KMart had about 20 altogether left last night.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 11:02:04 am
content: After reading Shock's last link I'm not expecting much either from the product or the distributor Tempo Australia, we purchased a bullet mixer thing from Aldi, 20 odd bucks, cracked jug and numerous calls and letters just to sort it all out.Same mob sells to Aldi but a nightmare to deal with, I tend to stay away from these cheaper products to avoid the frustration and the wasted time chasing your tail. Funny thing is I can go out and spend $1000 on a power tool and not blink an eyelid,but with cheap nasty stuff you would be forgiven for thinking that I was an entomologist.I wont get to have a play until Sunday.Muttley

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 11:24:26 am
content: The IP900 is WPA2 I'm about to test the SC10IP. On the IP900 Firefox and Chrome were not friendly at all so I used IE to initially access it on the DHCP IP address my network assigned and port 99 (default) e.g.http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:99/After you enable the wireless in the config it seems to reboot and then disables the Ethernet access. It's on wireless now and seems to be alright, mind you it's like 1M from the router

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 11:27:35 am
content: SC10IP is WPA2

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2015, 06:42:43 pm
content: Can you share the link? PM me if required.I recall seeing the Windows 64 issue being discussed, have you ran the software in compatibility mode?These are the only two executables I saw on the SC10IP CD.General_CMS_V3.0.9.19.T.20130906.exeGeneral_DeviceManage_English_V2.5.0.5.R.20130719.exeIPCamera.msi was on the IP900 CD, I haven't installed it yet, it's dated Monday, ?November ?18, ?2013, ??1:29:44 PM.

author: Muttley Snickers
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 30, 2015, 07:35:48 am
content: What are you blokes up too, I cant log into any of your cameras from here...And for that matter not having all that much luck with these over here either.Only had time for a quick play, the 900 is up and running, follows me around the room by itself randomly, GUI is missing preset and camera configuration menu, brightness, saturation, etc, mine looks like it's around 12 pps, bit buggy.The 101 GUI looks ok and can see the cameras IP but wont store it, next ping brings up a different IP altogether with nothing else on the LAN, using static IP, will bypass the router later and run direct with a crossover or basic switch.That Foscam site seems like the go for software, again only had a quick look.Muttley

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2015, 07:53:47 am
content: Quote from: wilfred on May 30, 2015, 07:45:38 amI still haven't played with my SC10IP yet but will have a go tonight. That is the easiest way, also if you have acrossover network cableor if your ethernet port supports auto detect, you can set a static IP address on a PC and then direct connect the camera that way. This is unless the camera is failing to communicate at a hardware level, in which case it won't matter what device you plug it into.Edit:If you need DHCP there is probably an application that can do that for you as well in a peer-peer type networking arrangement. But anyway I'm going to try out mine now.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2015, 11:56:44 am
content: The SC10IP showed up on the network straight away as 192.168.1.10 (default).However IE/Firefox/Chrome brings only the interface and not the stream (image) fully after logging on. Firefox and Chrome are also showing in Chinese characters?Aargee, would appreciate it if you share if you're using Windows 7 x32 or x64 and what version of IE you're on at the moment, setup steps you took etc, so I can reproduce them.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2015, 01:04:22 pm
content: My SC10IP is now up and running had to disable all the ActiveX BS in IE:Tools - Options - Security - Disable Protected Mode (uncheck)Restart IETools - Options - Security - Custom LevelDownload unsigned ActiveX controls - EnableInitialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe - PromptThat should work, if not add:Allow ActiveX Filtering - DisableAutomatic prompting for ActiveX controls - EnableOnce you get it going re-enable the options as you please.

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 30, 2015, 01:28:29 pm
content: I have one of these indoors ones, never could get the stupid thing working remotely

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2015, 01:48:23 pm
content: For the SC10IP -Had to use the wired connection to change the WiFi address. Just used a standard ethernet cable hooked into my laptop.Could not get Chrome to work at all. I have the ActiveX component for IE on my PC, I'll find the link and post it in the morning. If you're seeing the webpage in Chinese or it is gobbledygook - then you don't have the ActiveX component loaded.I found the MAC addresses of the WiFi for each cam and assigned a fixed IP address on the router.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 30, 2015, 02:28:20 pm
content: Quote from: EEVblog on May 30, 2015, 01:28:29 pmI know what you mean. You really have to be comfortable with networking/wireless troubleshooting going in. So many quirks and pitfalls. I've spent a good few hours just getting mine operational.Quote from: aargee on May 30, 2015, 01:48:23 pmThanks, I've got IE sorted now. So you manually gave the SC10IP an IP address? What settings did you put into the Wifi settings on the camera? Can you perhaps provide some more details about the steps you took?On mine it finds my router in the settings ok. There was a bug though, it appends "0" to small network SSIDs so I changed my SSID a few times in my wireless router and the SSID came up correct.However when I remove the ethernet and repower the camera the wireless interface doesn't seem to come up or log on properly as my wireless router can't see it there. This is with both DHCP and static IP. I think I'm going to try another out of the box, but would still like to know what you found when you tried.

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 31, 2015, 02:16:31 am
content: OK. What *I* do with the SC10IP (outdoor version).Get my laptop out (running XP - although this shouldn't matter).Disable wireless on the laptop.Set the laptop's wired IP address to 192.168.1.40Connect a network cable between Camera and Laptop. Just a normal cable works fine for modern PCs or use a crossover if you need to.Run the Device Manager software that came with the camera.Click IP Search button. It should find the camera and list it as 192.168.1.10.Run IE and type in 192.168.1.10. IE will ask to download the ActiveX control - do it. If the Active X control is working, you should be able to now select English from the top right drop down. This does not work with Chrome.Log In (admin and no password is default). Accept bit rate settings.You should see an image. Good - camera works.Close IE and go back to the Device Manager window.Click on Advance then WiFi SettingClick on Enable and untick DHCP. Enter an IP address that is currently not used on your network. Even though AES is the only protocol listed, go ahead and fill out he SSID and Password. My routine is WPA 2+ and works just fine.Click OK then Save.You should now see two IP addresses listed the wired (192.168.1.10) and now the wireless address you just put in.Highlight the wireless line. The MAC address will be listed on the right - write it down.I now tell my router to assign a fixed IP address (eg 192.168.1.30) to that MAC address.Disconnect network cable, reboot camera, router and enable wireless on laptop.Point IE at the wireless address. Follow your nose, and you should see an image. Access works from using IE on XP and Windows 7 Pro 64 Bit. Using the IOS app recommended in the instructions, my iPad can see the cams as well.Haven't investigated remote access, other IP Cam viewing SW yet.Pretty much got three running this way.*** Note: I did get one that was obviously used and would not give me wired or wireless network access. Lights were on but nobody was home. It went back to KMart.

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 31, 2015, 02:41:48 am
content: Thanks, looks like I was doing everything correctly. I think I may have found the problem in addition to the "too simple" SSID bug there seems to be a "too complex" WPA2 password bug as well.

author: aargee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 31, 2015, 02:46:58 am
content: Ah yes, had that in the past with devices that don't like characters like !@#$%^ in the SSID password.

author: ozwolf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 31, 2015, 02:59:20 am
content: I got the last two at Kmart Toowoomba. Thanks for the tip!Ozwolf

author: Shock
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 13, 2015, 11:47:47 pm
content: Looks like there is newer firmware and software out for the SC10IP, or according to a google translation of the the website "Hass 1510". Use at your own risk but people have reported success in this threadhttp://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2362073IPC_HI3518C_50H10L_AE???http://wiki.xm030.com/index.php/IPC%E7%A8%8B%E5%BA%8F%E4%B8%8B%E8%BD%BD%E5%9C%B0%E5%9D%80Updated software can be found on this page.http://wiki.xm030.com/index.php/%E4%BA%A7%E5%93%81%E8%BD%AF%E4%BB%B6%E4%B8%8B%E8%BD%BD