Looking for cheap IP camera without strings attached and WebUI

[MrWho]

Good afternoon all!

At my home, both of my cameras are manufactured in China, and the picture quality is fine, as I'm not demanding.

I've already got the cameras on a dedicated vlan (to cut them off the outside world) and the only access is through a laptop running ContaCam and two network cards - one for the CCTV vlan and the other to my main vlan, in order to access the footage via web.

But now purchasing a cheap camera that doesn't demand you to use a smartphone app to set up and that still has the possibility to configure via web browser is truly making me angry - the specs don't mention anything and I already bought a couple that go that route.

Anyone can recommend some basic cheap models that doesn't force you to use the smartphone and allows you to configure the settings via web?

I don't need 4k, 1080p is plenty good, and even 720p is enough. I prefer with RJ45 connector, but wireless is an option, if there's no other way.

Thank you!

 

[TonyR]

Indoor or outdoor?
Money-wise, what is your idea of "cheap"?

 

[bigredfish]

Need more details on specific purpose/location.

If all you want is a "camera" there's plenty of cheap ones.

 

[MrWho]

Need more details on specific purpose/location.

If all you want is a "camera" there's plenty of cheap ones.

I'd say anything below 50€ would be cheap, between 50€ and 100€ would be acceptable, anything over 100€ out of my budget.

Right now I'm aiming to replace a 720p camera with IR and RJ45 connector - and that's about it for my needs. 1080p would be a nice bonus, anything over is overkill.

All exterior cameras.

Thanks.

 

[MrWho]

The camera I'm replacing (left) and the one I installed recently banging my head around the need for an app and no web UI (right).

Both fulfill my needs perfectly, but the left camera died recently, so I need a replacement.

 

[MrWho]

Just found out that the ESCAM PT301's wifi antenas are... fake! I dropped the camera while installing it, and one of the antenas popped off - and it's just plastic, without any metal contacts whatsoever - and the hole where they fit in the camera is just that - a gapping see-through hole.



Piece of garbage.

 

[TonyR]

Piece of garbage.

No argument there.....thanks for sharing this. The name of the company is ESCAM....note the "SCAM" part!
Their ad says "dual antennas".

 

[MrWho]

Is there any kind of ip camera database where people can add this kind of info?

 

[TonyR]

Is there any kind of ip camera database where people can add this kind of info?

Not that I am aware of but there may be.

For now your comment using the exact brand and model number you used in your post may appear in a search and they will read of your dissatisfaction with the camera and ESCAM's scam regarding the antennas.