GlanceCam for Pc

1. GlanceCam is a bit nerdy, but very useful if you want to take advantage of inexpensive IP cameras and maybe combine them to the automation capabilities of the Internet of Things; it works on your LAN or via Internet (please see the requirements below) and, while it's not the most "works out-of-the-box" solution to configure (you'll need to retrieve some network parameters), it's flexible and brand-agnostic.

2. • By default the app shows one camera at a time in a single window, and you can switch between cameras inside that window; if you want to view multiple cameras at the same time, you will be able to upgrade to GlanceCam Pro and open as many windows as you need and have them remembered between sessions.

3. You can check if your camera provides a RTSP, HTTP or RTMP stream by searching the web, usually on the manufacturer website; since there is no standard for the stream URL format, you'll need to retrieve the proper string on the camera's manual or website.

4. • With most IP cameras, you can receive the realtime video stream via RTSP, HTTP(s) or RTMP (RTSPs not supported), without opening a browser; GlanceCam shows you those feeds in resizable windows you can keep on your Desktop.

5. • To work over the Internet, you'll need a static public IP address or a dynamic DNS service, to configure port forwarding for each camera and, optionally, for the action buttons; I recommend to start testing in LAN to check compatibility.

6. GlanceCam Pro is available either as a lifetime in-app purchase or as a yearly subscription (both provide the same functionality, you can pick your favorite purchasing method) and includes multi-windows, Cycle mode, an optional minimalistic UI, custom icons, manual aspect ratios and a preferential channel for email support.

7. • One or more IP cameras capable of broadcasting their stream via RTSP, HTTP(s) or RTMP; you'll need to know the webcam IP address, the video stream protocol, the credentials and port and to put those informations into a string.

8. GlanceCam is unobtrusive, loved by Users (> 390 App Store ratings averaging more than 4.1 stars) and modern (31 updates since 2018, 100% compatible with Ventura and Apple silicon).

9. GlanceCam is a secure IP camera viewer with support for standard streaming protocols.

10. • GlanceCam windows can be configured to be Always on top and visible in every Space; you can use Insta-zoom (right click and hold to temporarily maximize) and optionally auto-launch at login.

11. • For every camera, you can configure up to 2 buttons to perform actions via HTTP GET calls (no PUT support).

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