How to install a web camera - recommendations for 'beginners' and not only

How to install a webcam on your PC - a topic that we are looking at today.Indeed, without this device in the modern world of communications, chats, Skype and blogs you feel like something is not very comfortable.It seems not a necessity (it is possible to communicate without it), but the lack of this device limits the great range of possibilities.Video conferencing, webinars, instructional videos, just an opportunity to show a new hairstyle or his cat friend from out of town - free webcam is simply impossible.

There are other arguments that make use of the camera is very, very useful: for example, you can install a web camera at home and in our absence it will be able to serve as a guard.The camera turns on when the motion sensor works - opens the front door, someone will go to the apartment, or out of it.These recordings can be accessed remotely configure access via the Internet.Thus, we can not particularly worry about the safety of their property - the camera will record changes in the apartment and will give a signal on your mobile phone or send a message to the e-mail.

Let's begin.How to install the webcam:

1. We buy the device in the near electronics store.The choice is desirable to stop at branded products from manufacturers with a good reputation.Practice shows that the masterpieces of "know-Neum" pleasant except for the price more than anything good is not present.

2. Included with the camera always go to the device driver files on the disc.

3. Make sure that your computer has a working sound card, speakers for audio playback, and running drive read / write CDs.

4. Insert the disc that comes with your camera, and run it.

5. Follow the instructions that help you install a device in the system.

6. Restart your PC.

7. After restarting the computer, you can use the device safely and have fun.

We looked at how to install a web camera with a special disc that comes.However, there are cases where (for various reasons), there is no installation disc.Let's look at how to install a webcam on your computer if it does not exist or is damaged:

1. Record the model of your webcam.

2. Go to the manufacturer's website and in the "Support" section, locate and download to your computer drivers for your device.

3. Install them in the system.

4. Restart your PC.

5. Connect your camera and make sure it works (you can test the functionality of the equipment with the help of the program Skype).

6. If necessary, install additional software for recording video, audio or image processing.

What I want to draw your attention if you are planning for your web camera "work-time" (guard position) - make sure your model is suitable for this.On the computer hard drive must have enough space to record video.Additionally, you will need to install special software that allows you to implement these specific objectives.

For starters, you can try «iSpy» - this program will allow you to realize the full control of your premises (apartment, house, garage, perimeter area, monitoring street, domestic premises).From amenities: Russian language support, enabling the recording of sound or movement, the ability to remote control, as well as broadcasting and viewing the camera images in real-time.

There is another option, which enables you to control what is happening in the apartment, garage or yard of your house.Wireless web cameras that transmit images via Wi-Fi, greatly simplify the job of controlling the object.Multiple devices can give a clear picture of what is happening in different parts of the protected area, and you can see in advance and prevent possible attempts on your private property.

How to install a web camera that works wirelessly - is a topic for another review.In a nutshell: it is necessary for the food and the presence of the network Wi-Fi, which will be broadcast on the picture.The absence of wires will allow several times to improve the mobility of the device, it is possible to place the camera razed, and as a result - you have complete control over what's happening.