Web browsers still work. I can monitor my Nest cams just fine. This isn’t rocket science.
Interesting, they allow you to surf the internet and use network bandwidth to stream personal video? Okay, I guess that’s your only option. Good luck.
Not sure what government he works for where he can’t have his phone, but can use government computer/internet to view webcams… I certainly can’t view any of my cams (Wyze or otherwyze) from my Government computer. Even with RTSP…
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Never worked for govt but did work at a big bank for a short period a while back and it was pretty anal about what we could do from the PC, the desktop was customized to just the bank related software, plus all phones had to be on silent and only could use during breaks or emergencies. No WiFi and cell signal was very dependent on your carrier since it was a fairly rural area. However you could use IE or anything else bundled with Win like notepad, solitaire, etc if you remembered the path to launch it which is not all that difficult. But you might risk getting caught and fired.
Your government firewall is still not that tight/hardened, I work offshore and the company I work for uses DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) on our firewall, it doesn’t only block by IP and/or Port… if it detects by keyword and types of content, for example if it detects words like “hack”, “crack”, “porn”, etc… that site will be blocked, streaming media (audio/video) are blocked also, installing non-corporate software is not allowed. Although we are allowed to use our mobile phone on our cabin, I wouldn’t risk my salary for the ridiculous roaming data cost offshore.
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I would think if security is one of the issues limiting this implementation, you would block platforms that use wyze credentials to login like TinyCam Pro.
Certainly you see what client we connect from.
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It’s not MY problem (fortunately) but the obvious solution to that problem would be to have some way to view the camera feed through a web browser.
Viewing via a browser would take care of those people and anyone simply looking for a Windows or iOS viewing solution.
I’m sure that any browser-based solution would probably start out limited to very basic features and generate a growing wishlist for added features but even a very basic viewer would help a lot of people.
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Yup, that’s what we’re asking for.
Even just a viewer would be a good start.
I’m using tinyCam but some can’t and it’s limited to viewing only.
Although radical, I can understand not allowing phones because of the camera, one could definitely make an argument for that, but allowing the use of the network to stream video all day is pretty strange if you ask me. Even private businesses don’t like it and some don’t allow it, but that’s what he’s saying. Oh well …
I agree that a general web browser solution would solve the problem for everyone, but I’m using BlueStacks on my own laptop, and I’m perfectly happy with it. I take my laptop to work because I don’t use my work computer for ANYTHING personal; it’s against the rules for practically EVERY company. I don’t understand why users don’t try that route if they’re able to use their own laptop at work. None of the companies I’ve worked at had any problem with it. Just get approval and connect using the guest network. Even if there’s a web browser solution, me, I’d still use BlueStacks because it has the same app that I have on the phone.
We don’t have network access with personal devices. There is no approval process or guest network.
This isn’t as uncommon as you seem to think.
We can’t install personal software either. Web browsers are firewalled but aren’t very restricted.
Yeah, it depends on the company, if you don’t have a guest network, then it’s an issue. From my experience, every company I’ve worked at had a guest network (for vendors, contractors, visitors doing presentations and need to access their company’s web site, etc…) and had no problem with me using my own laptop. I still believe that any given company is not going to be thrilled with employees streaming video all day at work using the company’s resources especially the work network.
But with Bluestacks, I can only see 3 cams at once.
Just about any unclassified government or military network has fairly open web browsing policies. You just can’t install software, go to unauthorized sites, etc. Many areas have wireless bans. No wireless communication at all is allowed. Phones are wireless communication devices. And yes, they also have cameras. Also, I never said I would be sitting there streaming video all day. You can’t even get an e-mail alert from a Wyze cam, to let you know, “hey, better go check your cam.” I get an e-mail alert (based on my choice in settings) any time a person walks in front of my cams from other brands. Then I click the link in the e-mail and get taken directly to the captured video in a web browser. Easy peasy.
I don’t have 4 cameras, so I’m not sure what you’re talking about, but I’ll take your word for it. Is what you’re seeing in the BlueStacks app different from what you’re seeing on the phone app? I see the exact same thing, no difference. So you have 4+ cameras and you want to monitor all of them at the same time? If these are your requirements, then you need a more sophisticated, more expensive system. A 4-camera pack by Nest is $600-$700. Lorex $350, etc… Compare that to a little over 100 bucks you’re paying for 4 Wyze cams. I’m sorry, but me I’m not complaining.
An email notification would be nice, but in their defense, they were probably thinking, hey virtually everyone on the planet has a cell phone and it’s a mobile device, perfect! there is no need to design for any other platform and no need to email anything since you’re getting a phone notification. [Mod Edit] There’s plenty of product evaluations on youtube. Should have looked at those. Sounds like you have other cameras that you’re perfectly happy with, what made you switch brands?
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When you buy the cameras at Home Depot they don’t say, “This only works with a phone app” on the box. Because it is the year 2020, the expectation to be able to access pretty much any account of any type through a web browser is a standard expectation. Far more so than assuming everyone has a cell phone with them at all times. The 100s of accounts I have with different companies, banks, retail outlets, other security monitoring services, etc. are all accessible via a web browser and where applicable, send e-mail alerts. Everything except Wyze. As I have already said multiple times, there are literally millions of people in the United States alone, who have jobs that do not allow cell phones or any other wireless communication devices at the workplace, yet still have access to company or government provided web access, your ignorance of the various types of work that require such situations, not withstanding. Not everyone works as a Walmart greeter. I never said anything about switching brands. I have three brands and intend to keep it that way for redundancy. It is not uncommon for security devices to be hacked. Well, they can go ahead and try hacking all three of my systems, all hosted on multiple networks.
I only have 2 Wyze cameras that are a result of an impulse buy at Home Depot. I would love to buy at least a dozen more along with at least 20 window sensors, a smattering a motion sensors, and a dozen or so bulbs. I may be interested in the Wyze lock. You seem to think it is all about monitoring cameras. It’s not. I will make this purchase when I can monitor and receive alerts at work. Several people I work with also want to purchase a large quantity of Wyze devices and are faced with the same problem I am. So, we will not be making our purchases at this time. [Mod Edit] Oh, and the equipment that I mentioned I am interested in buying would be just the start. It would onlycover one of my four properties. [Mod Edit]
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Funny thing is, I think we’ve all voted for this feature. Some are just a little more passionate for the feature 
Your experience has been different than mine. I have many IoT devices and most are only accessible via a mobile app. (Google Home, 3 different brands of smart plugs, 3 of 4 different camera brands including Wyze). Even those that support some form of web browser access (Echo, Zmodo cameras) have limitations on what is offered via the web vs. via the app.
I would like a web interface for most of these, but like it or not, we live in an increasingly mobile dominant world. Even the recent redesign of this forum seems to be oriented more toward mobile devices rather than computers with large displays.
Keep in mind that when you buy the cameras at Home Depot, they also state absolutely nothing about working via a web browser or computer. The only implication that they do is your expectation.
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