What are the minimum system requirements to use the Home Cam?
To setup the Home Cam you need:
- An Android device running Android version 2.3.x or iPhone/iPad running iOS 5.1.1 or higher
- A broadband connection with Wi-Fi
Once setup, to watch live streams and more on the move you'll need a mobile data package.
You can also optionally watch live streams on your PC or Laptop, for which you’ll need Internet Explorer (v9 or above), Firefox, or Google Chrome.
Is the Home Cam App available for iPhone and iPad and where would I find the app in the App Store?
Yes, it's available for iPhone and iPad running iOS 5.1.1 or higher. Just search for BT Home Cam in the App Store.
Note that it's an iPhone App so it will be available under the iPhone section when searching in the App Store.
The App can be downloaded to an iPad and it will work but it's a dedicated iPhone App.
Is the Home Cam App available for Android devices and where would I find the App on the Play Store?
Yes, it's available for Android devices running Android version 2.3.x or above. Just search for BT Home Cam in the Play Store.
How do I connect to the Home Cam?
Using the BT Home Cam App, the setup process configures your camera to connect to your existing Wi-Fi network.
Please check the for further details.
Once the BT Smart Home Cam 100 is setup on your Wi-Fi network you can access it via the BT Home Cam App on your mobile device and via the web portal on your computer or any device with a web browser.
Can I use any other Apps to monitor the Home Cam live video streaming?
No, you can only use the BT Smart Home Cam App available for Android and iPhone/iPad devices.
Other brands applications are not compatible.