Installing iSpy is easy even for inexperienced user, so let's move on to the program settings. When using iSpy, you should remember that this is a software registrar and, unlike hardware solutions, it is necessary to take into account the performance of the computer hardware. The load created by iSpy depends on the number of cameras and their resolution.

Connecting to an IP Camera

To connect to an IP camera, you need to know its address in local network and port, as well as protocol.
To add a camera, click the “Add” > “IP Camera” button. In the MJPEG URL field, enter the IP address of the camera. If the connection to the camera password protected then enter your username and password.

Click “OK” and you will be taken to the camera settings window.

Here you can set the number of frames per second in monitoring and recording mode. We also set the format of the timestamp that will be superimposed on the video.

Setting up motion detection and recording

To configure the motion detector, go to the "Motion Detection" tab.

Here you can select the detector type and adjust its sensitivity. By default, the "Two Frames" detector is used - it compares two adjacent frames. If the change (in percent) exceeds the value set in the "Trigger Range", then it is considered that a movement has occurred.
Next, go to the "Alerts" tab. Here you can turn on the alarm for the following events: motion detection, lack of movement, the appearance of a certain number of objects in the frame. You can also download additional plugins, for example - recognition license plates. If you click on the button opposite the “Mode” mode, you can set the delay during which the condition must be met, after which the alarm will be triggered.

The "Intervals" button allows you to set the time after which the alarm is reset.
At the bottom, the action to be performed on alarm is selected: sending Email, SMS, Twit and others.
Now let's move on to setting up the recording. Open the “Recording” tab and first of all, you should set the camera initialization time after turning on “Max. Calibration Delay” - no alarm or motion detection occurs during camera initialization.

Next, set the parameters "Inactivity Record" and "Min. record time. The first sets the number of seconds of recording after the end of the movement, the second - the minimum length of the entire recording. The smaller these values, the more video files will be output.
If desired, in the "Trigger Recording" line, you can select a camera that will start recording simultaneously with the current one.
Now it remains to determine the folder where the videos will be stored, for this we go to the “Storage” tab. To add new folder, click on the button opposite "Media Location" and get into the global settings section.

Click the "Add" button and add a new location - network drives are also supported.

You can also set a limit on the size of the archive and the period for deleting old records.

Connecting a microphone to the camera

If you need to record sound, you can add a microphone to the camera. Microphone in iSpy is added as separate device. Click ADD > Microphone, now, depending on the type of your camera, you must specify the correct audio stream URL. In this example, audio is transmitted in Wav format.

Click OK and get into the microphone settings. Here, almost the same settings as for the camera. It is necessary to adjust the sensitivity and, if necessary, the alarm and sound recording. In order to bind a microphone to a camera, you need to click on its settings button and specify the desired microphone in the window that opens.

Camera plan

To add a room diagram or floor plan, click right click on gray background and select "Add Floor Plan". Now you need to upload a picture with a floor plan. After that, it will be necessary to add cameras and microphones to the scheme. This is done by simply dragging and dropping from the list onto the diagram.

To change the viewing angle on the diagram or rotate the camera, use the key combinations that are given in the plan editing window.

Key Features

• monitoring any selected premises;
• work with the various types microphones and webcams;
• video recording function;
• the ability to encode access to the program using a password;
• start recording in case of alarm detection;
• use via remote access;
• the ability to send the received video to YouTube;
• send pictures to e-mail at predetermined time intervals;
• setting a specific area of ​​observation.

Advantages and disadvantages

• alerts by e-mail or SMS when there is excessive movement in the room;
• broadcasting audio and video on the network;
• monitoring start and stop functions;
• support for plugins that expand functionality.

• notifications by mail and SMS - paid;
• some features require you to create an account.

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Instructions for use

In order to set up video surveillance using the program, go to the "Add" menu and select the "Webcam" item.

Adding a Camera

In the "Local devices" section, select the one you need and set required permission for video.

Local Devices

After that, a window with capture settings will appear. The item "Using a detector" will allow you to select a method for detecting movement in the frame, in the "Trigger Range" you can set the sensitivity. In the “Detection of zones”, set the zones with the mouse to detect movement.

Zone detection

In the "Notifications" section, check "Alerts are enabled". Select "Motion", "Run file" and select the notification method you need. This is possible only after registration.

Alerts

Then you need to go to the "Recordings" section, check the "Recording to motion sensors" item here, select the quality settings, profile and click "OK".

After all the actions performed, an image from the camera will appear in the main window, captured videos will be placed under it, on the right side there are control buttons that are needed for configuration optimal mode work.

iSpy will allow you to easily record the events taking place in the place of interest to you.

iSpy is simple application, which provides the ability to monitor any room using a camera and microphone. With every movement or sound in the room, the utility in automatic mode sends a signal to the user.

Using this program, you can set up surveillance for a store, warehouse, office, etc. It is only necessary to install cameras, microphones and configure their functioning. After that, the user will receive messages by mail or by SMS with every movement or sound in the room.

How to work with the program. To do this, read the instructions below.

First, install the webcam driver, then launch the iSpy program.

1. Go to Add – webcam.

2. Tab Local Devices select your webcam, set the required video resolution.
We press OK.

3. Opened capture settings. We go to Motion Detection, Trigger Range allows you to set the motion sensitivity.
Below in Zone detection With the mouse, you can select the necessary area to fix the movement in the frame.

4. Tab Alerts celebrate Alerts enabled by clicking on the buttons with ellipsis opposite Run file and playsound.
If we want to receive SMS or e-mail when motion is detected, you need to register the program - OK.

5. Now the main window of iSpy displays a picture from the webcam, below are the buttons to control the recording.

6. After capturing the video is displayed at the bottom of the window, you can view it with the built-in player or delete it.

Fine-tuning the iSpy program

Connecting to an IP Camera

To connect to an IP camera, you need to know its address in the local network and port, as well as the protocol.
To add a camera, click the “Add” > “IP Camera” button. In the MJPEG URL field, enter the IP address of the camera. If the connection to the camera is password-protected, then enter the username and password.

Click “OK” and you will be taken to the camera settings window.

Here you can set the number of frames per second in monitoring and recording mode. We also set the format of the timestamp that will be superimposed on the video.

Setting up motion detection and recording

To configure the motion detector, go to the "Motion Detection" tab.

Here you can select the detector type and adjust its sensitivity. By default, the "Two Frames" detector is used - it compares two adjacent frames. If the change (in percent) exceeds the value set in the "Trigger Range", then it is considered that a movement has occurred.
Next, go to the "Alerts" tab. Here you can turn on the alarm for the following events: motion detection, lack of movement, the appearance of a certain number of objects in the frame. You can also download additional plugins, such as license plate recognition. If you click on the button opposite the “Mode” mode, you can set the delay during which the condition must be met, after which the alarm will be triggered.

The "Intervals" button allows you to set the time after which the alarm is reset.
At the bottom, the action to be performed on alarm is selected: sending Email, SMS, Twit and others.
Now let's move on to setting up the recording. Open the “Recording” tab and first of all, you should set the camera initialization time after turning on “Max. Calibration Delay” — no alarm or motion detection occurs during camera initialization.

Next, set the parameters "Inactivity Record" and "Min. record time. The first sets the number of seconds of recording after the end of the movement, the second sets the minimum length of the entire recording. The smaller these values, the more video files will be output.
If desired, in the "Trigger Recording" line, you can select a camera that will start recording simultaneously with the current one.
Now it remains to determine the folder where the videos will be stored, for this we go to the “Storage” tab. To add a new folder, click on the button opposite "Media Location" and get into the global settings section.

Click the "Add" button and add a new location - network drives are also supported.

You can also set a limit on the size of the archive and the period for deleting old records.

Connecting a microphone to the camera

If you need to record sound, you can add a microphone to the camera. The microphone in iSpy is added as a separate device. Click ADD > Microphone, now, depending on the type of your camera, you must specify the correct audio stream URL. In this example, audio is transmitted in Wav format.

Click OK and get into the microphone settings. Here, almost the same settings as for the camera. It is necessary to adjust the sensitivity and, if necessary, the alarm and sound recording. In order to bind a microphone to a camera, you need to click on its settings button and specify the desired microphone in the window that opens.

And finally, an overview video of the program's functions.

Did you know that you can use the webcam as regular camera? And you can even lead covert surveillance for anyone who comes to your computer or just enters the room. You can turn your webcam into a spy camera with special program. There are an uncountable number of such programs, but we will use iSpy.

iSpy is a program that will help you make and set up video surveillance with your own hands. With it, you can watch people who enter your room. Here you can set up motion and sound sensors, as well as AI Spay can send you notifications to your phone or email.

1. To download iSpy follow the link above and go to the official website of the developer. Here you need to select the version of the program depending on your operating system.

Interesting!

To determine the version of your operating system, through the "Start" go to the "Control Panel" and select "System". Here, opposite the "System Type" entry, you can find out what version of your system.

2. The archive is downloaded. Unzip it and run the installer.

3. Start standard process installation of the program, which will not cause difficulties.

Ready! Let's get acquainted with the program.

How to use iSpy

We start the program and the main window opens. Pretty cute, I must say.

Now we need to add a camera. Click on the "Add" button and select "Local Camera"

In the window that opens, select your camera and the resolution of the videos it will shoot.

Once you select a camera, a new window will open where you can rename the camera and assign it to a group, flip the image, add a microphone, and more.

Do not rush to close this window. Let's go to the "Motion Detection" tab and configure the motion sensor. Basically, iSpy has already set everything up for us, but you can change the trigger level (that is, how strong the changes in the room must be for the camera to start filming) or define the area in which movements will be recorded.

Now that the settings are done, you can safely leave your computer in the room, because if someone decides to use it, you will immediately know about it.

Of course, we have not covered everything. iSpy features. You can also install another security camera at home and work with it already. Get to know the program further and you will find many interesting things. You will be able to set up sending SMS-alerts or by e-mail, get acquainted with the web server and remote access, and you can also connect more cameras.