Additional Information
Free Open-Source Video Surveillance Software for Windows PC
| Latest Version | iSpy 7.2.6 (32-bit) |
| Requirements |
Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 |
| Updated | June 24, 2023 |
| Author | DeveloperInABox |
| Category | Firewalls and Security |
| License | Open Source |
| Language | English |
| Download | 185 |
Overview
iSpy is the world’s most popular open-source video surveillance program. It's compatible with the vast majority of consumer webcams and IP cameras. With more than 2 million users worldwide, It works with more cameras and devices than anything else on the market.
The number one use of iSpy is small business security, but home monitoring, neighborhood watch, checking in on the kids, desktop monitoring, nanny-watch, and mobile access through an iSpyConnect.com are valued features. Facial recognition and detection of changes in lighting and audio offer the subtleties that set the software apart from competitors. Getting started with the software is easy: all you need is a webcam or IP camera software connected to your computer or network.
The app connects to the camera and shows the live view. You can then define specific areas of the video that iSpy should watch for movement, and set a threshold value for the amount of motion that would trigger automatic recording. It can also operate in always-recording or manual-recording modes and supports scheduling and remote access (with an iSpyConnect subscription)
The tool the most feature-rich surveillance software in the world!. Some key features include: Unlimited Cameras and Microphones (including IP and USB cameras), Motion Detection, Motion Processing, Recording, Scheduling, Audio, Remote Access, Network Audio Broadcasting, Password Protection, Desktop Recording, YouTube Uploading, Cloud Uploading, FTP, SFTP, SMS, Twitter, and Email alerts.
The number one use of iSpy is small business security, but home monitoring, neighborhood watch, checking in on the kids, desktop monitoring, nanny-watch, and mobile access through an iSpyConnect.com are valued features. Facial recognition and detection of changes in lighting and audio offer the subtleties that set the software apart from competitors. Getting started with the software is easy: all you need is a webcam or IP camera software connected to your computer or network.
The app connects to the camera and shows the live view. You can then define specific areas of the video that iSpy should watch for movement, and set a threshold value for the amount of motion that would trigger automatic recording. It can also operate in always-recording or manual-recording modes and supports scheduling and remote access (with an iSpyConnect subscription)
The tool the most feature-rich surveillance software in the world!. Some key features include: Unlimited Cameras and Microphones (including IP and USB cameras), Motion Detection, Motion Processing, Recording, Scheduling, Audio, Remote Access, Network Audio Broadcasting, Password Protection, Desktop Recording, YouTube Uploading, Cloud Uploading, FTP, SFTP, SMS, Twitter, and Email alerts.
- Home Security
- Office Surveillance
- Work Monitoring
- Home Automation
- Nanny Cams
- Ghost hunting and UFO Spotting
- Pet Monitoring
- Neighborhood Watch
- Staff Monitoring
- Machinery Monitoring
The tool was designed to provide a low-cost alternative to expensive surveillance systems. It has become a highly scalable application that can be tailored to record and take actions on specific incidents as defined by the user either locally or remotely.
Features and Highlights
- Embed the Viewer in your own website
- Control PTZ enabled IP camera programs
- Talk function to Foscam, Axis iSpyServer, and IP Webcam Android cameras
- Text to speech - talk through the website via text to speech or dictation
- Listen to and monitor remote microphones live over the network
- Pair video and audio sources for capturing movies with sound
- Upload to YouTube, Dropbox and Google Drive
- Command-line access (integrate with home automation)
- Remote Commands (execute over the web or via mobile devices)
- Desktop capturing
- Mobile device access
- Unlimited cameras
- Detect, highlight, track and record movement
- Record video and audio-on-demand (and via the web)
- Customize movement detection areas on your cameras
- FTP and SFTP frames from your camera to a remote server
- Capture Snapshots and Timelapse
- Email, SMS, and Twitter alerts
- Access and control iSpy remotely via iSpyConnect
- Full scheduling support
- PTZ Object tracking
- Plugins for ALPR, Face Detection and more
