What is Tincam?
Tincam is an open-source, cross-platform video surveillance application suitable for home or small business use. It supports connecting various IP cameras as well as USB webcams to monitor areas of interest.
Some key features of Tincam include:
- Motion detection with alerts and recording triggers
- Cloud storage support for video backups
- Live remote viewing on iOS and Android apps
- Continuous and motion-based video recording options
- Multi-camera management with separate streams and settings
- Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Tincam has an intuitive web-based interface that allows users to quickly set up cameras, customize motion detection zones, create recording schedules, and access footage for playback. Its free and open source nature makes it appealing for personal use or trialing before committing to a paid system.
While more advanced than consumer-grade apps, Tincam lacks some enterprise-level capabilities like user permissions, centralized management, or advanced analytics. So it best suits budget home installations or small offices needing basic surveillance and monitoring.
Blue Iris, ZoneMinder, MotionEye, Yawcam, motionEyeOS, Webcam Motion Detector, Contacam, AtHome Video Streamer, Kerberos.IO, Ivideon, Sighthound Video, Mobiscope, Abelcam are some alternatives to Tincam.