How to set up and view a webcam through another computer?

CS wrote:

I attached a webcam to the computer in the living room to keep an eye on my kids. I want to be able to watch it through the computer in my office/den. Both computers are attached to a router, and I can retrieve/view folders (shared)on both computers, but not sure how to access the webcam program on the other computer. Any advice?

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2 Responses to “How to set up and view a webcam through another computer?”

Philip T on April 23rd, 2008 at 8:34 pm

There are various ways to do it, however, they all involve using specific software.
Here are some helpful links :

I use this (works great):

Alernative with FAQ:

Of course … you could just get a long USB cable & connect the camera directly to your PC.

regards,
Philip T
Alan Ias on April 26th, 2008 at 5:18 am

Try setting up Yahoo messenger on both computers, each with its own unique ID. Then enable the webcam feature on IM and bingo, you can see into your living room!

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