Foscam C1 Black

Name: Foscam C1 Black
Brand: Foscam
SKU: 597497
Price: 59.99 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 8.3 (430 reviews)

Review is 8,3 out of 10, based on 430 reviews.
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Key specs

	Usage location	Indoors
	Subscription needed for full use
	Storage options	Cloud, NAS, SD card
	Smart home platform	Homey
	2-way audio

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Pros and cons

According to our IP camera expert

The HD ready resolution means the camera produces sharper images than a camera with a 640x480-pixel resolution.
With a viewing angle of 100 degrees, you keep an eye on the entire room.
The camera has an SD card slot, allowing you to store footage directly on the camera. The SD card is not included, check out our bundles.
The camera can't be panned, tilted, and zoomed remotely.
The software of this Foscam camera only supports the following internet browsers: Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Firefox, and Safari.

Description

With the Foscam C1 IP camera, you can keep an eye on a room in your home day and night. You can use the camera as a baby monitor, or as a security camera for when you're not at home. You can watch and listen to a live feed with an app on your smartphone, whenever, wherever. When the camera detects any movement or sound when you're not at home, the same app will also send you a notification. You can store the footage on a microSD card, in the cloud (paid), or on a NAS to review them later. This means you'll know exactly what's happening when you're not at home.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(5.08 MB)
Power cable
Power adapter

Reviews

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184

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Installation ease

Review is 10 out of 10.

User friendliness

Review is 10 out of 10.

Image quality

Review is 10 out of 10.

Options

Review is 10 out of 10.

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Most helpful reviews

Review is 5,5 out of 10.

Handy for beginners, difficult for advanced

Cheap
Small
Plug&Play for beginners
Chrome is not supported

Cheap is expensive? The Foscam c1 is mainly cheap. That was the reason to buy it. 120 euros for 2 cams? They don't come much cheaper. Don't be fooled by the HD statements. This cam is HD ready and gives at most 720P which is nowhere near full HD. But to keep an eye on the cat at home, this camera does its thing. Do you want more to stream on YouTube or via a server, for example? I would take a slightly more expensive one and at least with 1080

Plug&Play but still not For people without knowledge of networks and cables, this thing works right away. Easy as 1-2-3. Out of the box, app on your phone, connect via QR code and flames. You can set up everything via your phone and via the Foscam Cloud you can also connect via an internet page. Big thumbs up. But if you want to call the C1's via RTSP then there is a bit more involved. And you can explore the depths of the Internet to find out exactly how it all works. Manuals are hard to find and there is nothing special in the box

RTSP and more (This is why this review earns €100) Do you want to use the camera for an external streaming program other than the web page or smartphone? Then pay attention!

OBS and Xsplit use RTSP urls with which you can call webcams. However, with the C1 it is not so easy.

Step 1: Install the supplied CDrom and find the IP of the camera. CDs? what are those? Don't worry, the IP tool can also be found by typing in google: Foscam IP tool

Step 2: Double click the IP address of the camera to open the camera tools in the web browser. Chrome does NOT work so go back to IE or FireFox and install the necessary software to make the web browser work, default login is admin and no password. Then come up with something yourself

Step 3: DO NOT update the Firmware! It is raining complaints on forums about the latest update of the C1 and that Foscam is throwing the hat at it. So leave it for what it is. Or not, myself do not know my fault.

Step 4: Go to Settings – Network via the web browser and go there. Because my cams are in a network, he automatically gets the address via DHCP, go to ONVIF and set it to ENABLE. (save and refresh then)

Step 5: According to pretty much all manuals it says that you have to hit an RTSP url that looks like this if my C1 login name would be Cool and password Blue, and if the IP address of the cam would be: 192.168 .1.1.125:88

Rtsp://Cool:Blue@192.168.1.125:88/videoMain

However, it doesn't take it. Change the 88 in the RTSPport box that is at ONVIF!! With me 554 BOOM! OBS, VLC or XSplit grab that camera and you're done.. Have fun streaming

As a layperson and not an IT specialist, I spent an evening trying to figure this out via all kinds of sites, so I would like to share this with you!

General settings tips:

Switching off InfraRed must be done with LiveVideo and not with Settings
Flipping the image can also be done there, not in Settings
At Settings – Basic settings – status light you turn off the annoying lights of the cam
At Settings – Video – Onscreen you turn off the time and date

Review by:
Sander van den Brand
Date:
20 October 2016
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,5 out of 10.

Great thing. Compact, good image quality, good price.

Synology Compatible
Handy app
Many features
Plugin install

What am I doing in my sleep? Yes, that was my question and that's why I went looking for a good night camera and ended up with the Foscam C1.

Great thing! Good picture quality, easy to install and a good price. The camera can be connected to the network both wired and with WiFi. I opted for wired for a more stable connection so as not to miss anything from my nighttime adventures. The settings are easy to adjust via the web interface. However, when accessing this interface you have to download a plugin before you can login, which is a bit less. As a result, the web interface cannot be viewed on your iPhone. Sometimes settings are not completely clear, such as saving images via FTP or locally. But that could also be me. Image is also easy to save on an SD card via the SD slot on the back of the camera. You can even set when the camera records images, specific times and only motion detection. Only the time settings do not always run smoothly and could be better and easier.

The camera has many options. Think of DDNS, UPNP and even mail settings. When a movement is detected, an email can be sent, a snapshot can be taken or a sound can be played. But there are more features available. For example, there is a speaker and microphone that you can easily use remotely via the Foscam app. Say 'goodbye' to the burglars ;) Please note, for this you must first make your camera accessible externally in your router (Port forwarding). The camera has a wide viewing angle and is also easy to place or hang, screws and plugs are even included.

Furthermore, the camera works seamlessly with my Synology NAS. I connected the C1 to this and now runs through my NAS without any problems.

In short, top thing, good image quality, good price and easy to set up, although the installation can sometimes be a bit cumbersome. But once set this up it works fine.

So buy!!

Review by:
anoniem
Date:
18 August 2015
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,5 out of 10.

good picture and nice and small

good picture
small
short power cable

I use this camera as a security camera in combination with my Synology NAS. After I've been using another Foscam (FI9821W) for about a year, I now needed an extra camera due to a move. There was no need to be able to move it remotely and I preferred a small camera. Because I liked the quality of the first camera, I went for a Foscam again, which became the C1.

Installation is very simple due to the QR code on the back. Simply download an app on the iPhone, scan the QR code from that app and your camera is ready to use! Awesome!!!

Once installed, I also tried the new Foscam app and it turned out very well. Lots of options for alerts and the audio function works very well! I also really like the option to turn off the LED lights on the front. This way you don't sit all day looking at a blue light that still attracts attention.

Then I connected the camera to the Synology, again without any problems. Security center recognizes the camera and you can easily add it. The recorded image is very clear, I think even better than on the FI9821W. Even in the dark, everything is clearly visible up to a meter or 7. What struck me is that if you stand closer to the camera in the dark, it takes a long time before the intensity of the IR lights is adjusted, so that a possible fast burglar only is a brightly lit object, with no obvious landmarks.

I stream the images wirelessly via a ziggo ubee modem. This also turns out to be easy. The data stream for moving images is about 500kb/s according to the Foscam app and this runs smoothly when you review the recordings. I sometimes have a hitch in live view.

All in all a very good camera! The only drawback I have encountered is the relatively short power cord. Since I try to hide the cameras a bit, they are both a bit away from a power point, which is difficult now.

Review by:
Jorick
Date:
24 August 2015
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

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For almost all accidents
More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
No deductible

How do I insure my IP camera?

First, add your IP camera to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose one of the Protection Plans below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage or theft.

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	597497
	Manufacturer code	C1-B
	Brand	Foscam
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty
	Old product returned for free

Image properties

Image properties
	Video resolution width	1280 pixels
	Video resolution height	720 pixels
	Horizontal viewing angle	100 °
	Vertical viewing angle	115 °
	Image quality according to customers	Standard
	Pan
	Tilt
	Zoom (IPcam)
	Digital zoom	0
	Fisheye
	Frames per second	23 fps

Camera options

Camera options
	Number of cameras	1
	Usage location	Indoors
	Alarm system needed for use
	Subscription needed for full use
	Motion detection sensor
	Infrared lighting
	Infrared light range	8 m
	Infrared motion sensor
	Suitable for placement behind glass
	Dynamic DNS client
	2-way audio
	Built-in microphone
	Review event
	Number of seconds to review event	0 s
	Streaming

Other properties

Other properties
	Battery (power source)
	Storage options	Cloud, NAS, SD card
	SD card slot
	Type of SD card	microSD
	Number of days you can view for free	0 d
	Installation ease according to customers	Simple
	Built-in WiFi
	PoE support
	UPnP AV support
	ONVIF certified
	PSIA certified

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Height	12 cm
	Width	7 cm
	Depth	7 cm
	Color	Black
	Mounting possible
	Water-resistant

Smart Home options

Smart Home options
	Controls via app
	Controlled via Android app
	Controlled via Apple app
	Smart home platform	Homey

Introduction year and updates

Introduction year and updates
	Guaranteed support with updates	24 months after release date
	Year introduced	2015
	Introduction month	January

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