What is MotionCam?
MotionCam is a free and open source software application for video surveillance and motion detection. It utilizes a webcam to monitor an area and has motion detection capabilities to identify movement in the camera's field of view.
Once MotionCam is set up and configured, it will monitor the video feed from the connected webcam constantly. The motion detection features allow MotionCam to detect changes from frame to frame in the video stream. When motion is detected by the software, it can perform several actions:
- Save images of the motion event
- Record video clips when motion occurs
- Send email or push alert notifications that motion was detected
- Activate external devices like sirens, lights, or door locks
Key features of MotionCam include:
- Cross-platform support for Windows, Mac, and Linux
- Real-time motion detection
- Flexible configuration options to adjust motion sensitivity, detection areas, and actions
- Stream video feeds over LAN or internet for remote viewing
- Free and open source software with community support
For home or business security and monitoring, MotionCam provides a customizable software solution to detect motion using common webcams. Its notifications and integration capabilities allow users to respond effectively when movement occurs.
Open Camera, Blackmagic Camera, Google Camera, NightCap, A Better Camera, Photon Camera, Cinema FV-5, PhotonCamera, Fjorden Camera, Secure Camera, Libre Camera, Bacon Camera, Camera 510 HS, Everyday Cam are some alternatives to MotionCam.