ASCII.jp Impulse purchase of super multifunctional network camera "Smacame 180" from motion detection to panorama shooting

Sumacam 180 is a super-extraordinary network with 3 million pixels full HD, 180 degree panorama, infrared night vision, motion detection, H.264 recording, built-in microphone and speaker, all for about 15,000 yen. camera

Just as I was thinking about buying a new network camera that remotely monitors my manuscript writing room, I found a 3-megapixel full HD camera with 180-degree panorama, infrared night vision, motion detection, microSD recording, microphone & A product with a built-in speaker for 14,800 yen, which has an excellent price and performance ratio, was released, so I quickly purchased it.

The network camera that I have been using in my room since the fall of 2013 is Planex's "Camera Ippatsu" (CS-W70HD).

And almost four years later, this month, I bought the same Planex "Smacame 180" (CS-QV60F).

Full-HD, 180-degree panorama, and other functions packed network camera "Smacame 180"

Full-HD, 180-degree panorama camera that can be viewed on a smartphone. small size

If you buy the main unit, you can download the dedicated app for free, and the settings and installation are smooth.

The Smakame 180 introduced this time is a "complete set" network camera with many features and convenient functions that can be used widely from individuals to companies.

Currently, the author is using the company's nighttime monitoring, IPX3 compatible rainproof "Smakame Outdoor" (CS-QR300) as the main machine for the purpose of monitoring the outside of the window of his room.

This time it is the same smart camera series, so you can freely manage and operate two smart cameras with one smart camera smartphone app.

Smakame 180 is also one of the company's other smart cameras and cameras! Like the network cameras in the series, a common feature is the extremely easy P2P setting work even if you are unfamiliar with the network.

The main body of the Smakame 180. The 180-degree camera part, the stand, and the wall mounting plate are all integrated. Of course, it can also be divided into three parts.

The SmaKame 180 camera body can be easily removed from the stand by pressing this lock claw.

First, let's start with the package contents of the Smacam 180 that arrived. The bundled items are extremely simple: Smacame 180 main unit (camera body + stand + wall fixing plate), dedicated AC adapter (microUSB plug is convenient!), screws for wall fixing, simple setting guide + warranty card, pamphlet introducing the recording and playback app. , 6 demo stickers that say "Smartphone recording, working".

The Smakame 180 consists of three parts: the main camera unit, the attached stand, and the wall mounting plate that is docked with the bottom of the stand.

I was thinking of fixing it to the wall with the Smacam 180 body (left) with a magnet mounted on the back and the optional "Magnet Wall Mount Kit" (CAM-ST03: right: 980 yen).

I plan to install a combination of the Smacam 180 and the separately sold magnet wall mount kit (CAM-ST03) in the exact same position in the room where the CS-W70HD was previously installed.

The Smakame 180 has a powerful magnet built into the back of the lens of the camera body. For this reason, it is a convenient feature that it can be securely fixed to existing metal walls, whiteboards, cabinets, etc. without a dedicated magnet wall mount kit.

However, by using the wall mount kit for magnets, it is possible to swing the Smacam 180 slightly up, down, left, and right, so it is a convenient option for severe orientation settings.

Connecting to a router is easy if it supports WPS

First, connect both the smart camera 180 and the Wi-Fi router with WPS. It only takes a few minutes at most

Press and hold the SYNC (WPS) button on the back of the Smart Camera 180 to search for the nearest Wi-Fi router. Next, press the WPS button on the Wi-Fi router side to connect the two

The smart camera series is also a camera shot! The selling point of the series is that it is super easy to connect to a router, which was previously troublesome.

Currently, I'm using a Wi-Fi router with an exaggerated design with four ASUS antennas, but the connection method is the same. To connect, simply press and hold the "SYNC" button (WPS) on the back of the smartphone 180, then press the "WPS" button on the back of the ASUS Wi-Fi router. Both communicate with each other and are automatically connected.

Even if you're unlucky and can't connect with the easy WPS method, the included "Easy Setup Guide" will help you connect your Wi-Fi router to the Smacam 180 via your smartphone. Don't worry, there are explanations.