Wifi IP camera: recycled Nexus tablet

[Spacebouquet]

Good evening!

I know I started a grow journal about a month ago. Honestly I barely have the time at the moment with my kids and life etc. I do plan to update it soon, But here's what I managed to throw together with a spare negative 5 minutes.

So ive not really done much.. except I had an old 7inch tablet with a cracked but working touch screen. Oh and with fully functioning camera/wifi.

For anyone unaware my grow is in a low bin shed. Coming out in the morning to have a look over has started to become a chore.. particularly when there's nothing to do.

So I downloaded a free app, which turns the tablet into a wifi accessible camera over my wifi network. I searched ip camera and pretty much went with the first one, on my phone I had to download the "viewer" version of the app but it will work with other streaming apps.

Here's my view of the stump from literally anywhere my phone gets a signal..

 

[garybo]

Great idea for those who are away from their grow or, as you mentioned, on a busy schedule keeping you from the grow room.
Thanks for sharing @Spacebouquet

 

[CharlieWaffles]

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Good evening!

I know I started a grow journal about a month ago. Honestly I barely have the time at the moment with my kids and life etc. I do plan to update it soon, But here's what I managed to throw together with a spare negative 5 minutes.

So ive not really done much.. except I had an old 7inch tablet with a cracked but working touch screen. Oh and with fully functioning camera/wifi.

For anyone unaware my grow is in a low bin shed. Coming out in the morning to have a look over has started to become a chore.. particularly when there's nothing to do.

So I downloaded a free app, which turns the tablet into a wifi accessible camera over my wifi network. I searched ip camera and pretty much went with the first one, on my phone I had to download the "viewer" version of the app but it will work with other streaming apps.

Here's my view of the stump from literally anywhere my phone gets a signal..

W

Good evening!

I know I started a grow journal about a month ago. Honestly I barely have the time at the moment with my kids and life etc. I do plan to update it soon, But here's what I managed to throw together with a spare negative 5 minutes.

So ive not really done much.. except I had an old 7inch tablet with a cracked but working touch screen. Oh and with fully functioning camera/wifi.

For anyone unaware my grow is in a low bin shed. Coming out in the morning to have a look over has started to become a chore.. particularly when there's nothing to do.

So I downloaded a free app, which turns the tablet into a wifi accessible camera over my wifi network. I searched ip camera and pretty much went with the first one, on my phone I had to download the "viewer" version of the app but it will work with other streaming apps.

Here's my view of the stump from literally anywhere my phone gets a signal..

This is awesome. What app are you using? I’ve been wanting to do this for my grows in my shed also.

 

[CharlieWaffles]

Good evening!

I know I started a grow journal about a month ago. Honestly I barely have the time at the moment with my kids and life etc. I do plan to update it soon, But here's what I managed to throw together with a spare negative 5 minutes.

So ive not really done much.. except I had an old 7inch tablet with a cracked but working touch screen. Oh and with fully functioning camera/wifi.

For anyone unaware my grow is in a low bin shed. Coming out in the morning to have a look over has started to become a chore.. particularly when there's nothing to do.

So I downloaded a free app, which turns the tablet into a wifi accessible camera over my wifi network. I searched ip camera and pretty much went with the first one, on my phone I had to download the "viewer" version of the app but it will work with other streaming apps.

Here's my view of the stump from literally anywhere my phone gets a signal..

Excellent. I’ve been wondering if this is possible. What app are you using?

 

[Spacebouquet]

Excellent. I’ve been wondering if this is possible. What app are you using?

I'm using ip webcam Pro. I've given up on using a specific app for the "viewing" as the quality is far grainier than the original feed. For viewing I just use the embedded video feed from the control panel via chrome, where I am also able to adjust the few settings that there is available.

I have an issue for water proofing this tablet, once moisture is in the air, the charging port stops working. I have some silicone tape that I plan to make a type of gasket with for the charger. I may also glue the back plate to ensure no water is getting in that way.

 

[CharlieWaffles]

Awesome thanks for the help!

 

[Red Runner]

Very nice, I do so Love DIY solutions =)

Couple things I wanted to make a point of.
First, security. I am not going to go into the depths of what you and folks should to to secure their wifi camera's and network. It is a very important aspect that should not be ignored, weather you thing you care or not, knowing is king =)

Then their is device/app/os talk via the network, so this kinda is covered via security as well, I wanted to make a stand alone point of it. Block all Internet traffic from your tablet, or any wifi camera/phone/whatever you are using for internal use. Many, if not all app's phone home so to speak, as well share video/images if not more.

Yes I know many want Internet access to such devices at home while you are away. Just be aware who else could be looking as well when it comes to companies/apps/devices. This is a very long winded topic I know, just wanted to make a point, know what these things are doing behind the scenes of network traffic and who they talk to before using them.

Oh, one side idea for ya, perhaps you do a time lapse of pic's using this setup.

Enjoy,

Red