I think I posted this same info in another thread on this same topic. Anyway, a short cautionary note about the wireless cameras that broadcast to your phone or tablet- as I understand it, many of these cameras/apps do not have even basic security built into them so they basically create an open path into your phone or tablet for anyone (nefarious hackers, electronic criminals etc.) who cares to look for it. Not really an issue in the desert, but might be in town, depending what kind of info and apps you keep on your phone. Similar to the potential issues of using your laptop in unfamiliar coffee shops and hotspots. Don't do your banking there...
Curious to see what others have to say on takesiteasy's comment above - is a wifi back up camera a security risk for your receiving device (phone)? Couldn't find a lot of info when I googled this, but there must be some tech types here who have some opinions. The info I found was more of people able to see you camera images, not about the receiving device. I like the simplicity of this install, but I do have a lot of stuff on my phone.
Thanks!
-Rick
I'd be interested in reading some source info on this -- vulnerability of wi-fi back-up cameras to hacking.
If true, seems like it could apply to any wi-fi-connected device -- wireless security cams in/around a house or a wireless printer or a wi-fi-enabled TV -- all have a connection to my home router. So does that mean that they could provide a back-door for hackers into my system?
Seems like a web search looking for wi-fi device security -- not just back-up cameras -- may return relevant info.
Don't want to get too off-topic...but there are settings on a wi-fi client on a computer and/or smartphone that should not be enabled: Don't allow the device (smartphone, tablet, computer) to connect automatically to any available network that it finds. This doesn't stop hackers (criminals) from offering a wi-fi hotspot that looks like a Starbucks connection that you may be fooled into connecting to, but it's a first step towards being careful.