Recommend a CCTV server software please?

[wywywywy]

Hi all,

Basically I am ready to ditch my analogue>IP standalone server and embrace a proper IP cam configuration. The IP cameras I am planning to buy are of Panasonic's home range.

Also I would like to utilise my WHS box to manage/record them. Does anyone has suggestions on CCTV server software please?

My criteria would be,
- Low price, it's for home use afterall
- Support Panasonic's home IP cams
- Ability to record
- Viewable in browser (hopefully without proprietry plugin required)
- Viewable in mobile browser (not mandatory but would be REALLY nice)
- Multi-view

Anyone?

Many thanks!

[markphelan]

If you want an "out of the box" solution then look at iCatcher from iCode. It will tick all the boxes for your requirements - even has an iPhone app for remote viewing I believe. Take a look at their live system. Product website is here

Open source alternatives include Zoneminder (click) and Motion (click). Zoneminder has a nice web interface for administration. Motion is massively customisable but requires a bit of know-how with config files, and has no interface for administration. You'd have to put together your own interface to view the live streams etc.

[toscal]

Can you create an FTP link to WHS if so then it maybe possible to ftp the stream or pictures to the server.

[markphelan]

Looks like it!

[wywywywy]

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Finally got myself some cams, will start evaluating soon.

iCatcher looks PERFECT, but is too expensive for me. I for hoping for 8-cam support for less than £100, but apparently the world disagrees with me.

So looks like I'll be getting Zoneminder and start cracking!