Go to the main control panel and locate the tab. Click the Start button next to Stream or HTTP .
It does not heavily impact system resources, making it suitable for older computers used as surveillance stations.
+-------------------------------------------------------+ | Yawcam UI | +-------------------------------------------------------+ | Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | +-------------------------------------------------------+ | DirectX Layer (Video Capture) | Windows OS Layer | +-------------------------------------------------------+
Forward port 8888 and 8081 (TCP) to the local IP address of the computer running Yawcam. Yawcam - Yet Another Webcam Software -v.0.3.0-
Instantly upload captured images to a remote FTP server, ensuring your data is safe even if the local computer is stolen or damaged.
It works with most USB webcams, integrated laptop cameras, and IP cameras. Why "Yet Another"?
Requires keeping the Java Runtime Environment updated, which can introduce independent security vulnerabilities if neglected. Go to the main control panel and locate the tab
| Software | Free | Motion Detection | HTTP Streaming | FTP Upload | Cross-Platform | |----------|------|----------------|---------------|------------|----------------| | | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (Win only) | | WebcamXP 5 | Freemium | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | | ManyCam | Freemium | No | Yes | No | Yes | | ZoneMinder | Yes | Yes | Yes (via server) | Yes | Yes (Linux) |
Limitations
[ USB / IP Camera ] ---> [ Yawcam v.0.3.0 Engine ] ---> [ Built-in HTTP Server ] ---> [ Remote Browser ] | +---> [ Motion Detector ] ---> [ FTP Upload / Local Save ] 1. Built-in Web Server and Video Streaming Why "Yet Another"
, that introduced significant core improvements and new features for managing PC webcams. Key Features and Updates in v0.3.0
: Can trigger actions like uploading snapshots to an FTP server or sending email notifications when movement is detected. Password Protection : Secures your stream from unauthorized access. Multi-Language Support
: The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) was removed from the main installation file to reduce download size, requiring users to have JRE 6 or later already installed. File Naming Variables : Added support for dynamic variables like for automated file naming. Version 0.3.0 Requirements To run this specific version, the software required: