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Viewing Angle

Customers are generally positive about the wide viewing angle of the Foscam FI9831P IP Camera, with many praising its sharp image and ability to pan/tilt. Some customers have used it as a baby monitor due to its affordability and long-distance capabilities, while others appreciate its compatibility with various apps for remote viewing. However, some users have noted issues with night vision and the need for proper setup and installation.

Optical Performance

Customers have generally positive opinions about the optical performance of this Foscam FI9831P camera, with some praising its effective night vision capabilities and sensitivity options. However, a few customers have reported subpar optics. The cameras are also noted to last for several years outdoors despite being exposed to harsh weather conditions. Despite the positive feedback on optical performance, some users have expressed frustration with the software aspect of the product.

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Customer Support

Customers have had mixed experiences with Foscam's customer support. While some have praised the responsiveness and helpfulness of the tech support team, others have reported frustrating interactions and unresolved issues. Some customers have had to go through extensive setup processes and encountered software glitches. Despite these challenges, a few customers have managed to get their cameras working with the help of dedicated support agents.

Firmware Compatibility

Customers have had mixed experiences with Foscam FI9831P IP Camera regarding firmware compatibility. While some have been able to successfully use it on various networks and devices including WiFi and 4G, others have encountered issues such as power adapter problems, difficulty accessing firmware updates, and incompatibility with certain browsers like Chrome. Some customers have reported that the cameras stopped working after a short period of time despite updating the firmware regularly. Overall, customers express frustration with the inconsistent software support and outdated documentation provided by Foscam.

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Quality


Camera works great, and the tech support is just as good


Front and back porch outside, out of the weather but outside in the heat and humidity almost two years, works great.


Don't trust security of software - wouldn't recommend for people who aren't comfortable sticking it on a vlan and writing their...  Read More


This one however, running v2 firmware is literally the complete opposite on a mac especially.

Price


These cameras are so affordable and so effective for my family's needs.

Competitiveness


I purchased 3 foscams (comparable to this one) 5 years ago on amazon and have been happy with this product ever since.


As others have pointed out, the web interface requires a plugin that is no longer supported on chrome and firefox.

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  • Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 1755.
  • Previous analysis of this listing was an D grade.
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  • Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 69.3% of the reviews are reliable.
  • This product had a total of 335 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 28 2024.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    This one however running v2 firmware is literally the complete opposite on a mac especially


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I am a network engineer by trade and even i debated returning this camera


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Not the easiest setup but not terrible


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Foscam seems to have abandoned support for many models and things like chrome no longer work


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    You will need some router port forwarding knowledge to get these to work 100


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Using an ftp app like filezilla you can have these cameras motion detected recordings saved to a pc in your home


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    With a roku and webcam plus you can view these recordings on any roku equipped tv

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