How the iWatchLife Smart Video Security System Works

iWatchLife uses smart video security system technology to provide you with a service that monitors the video and/or audio coming from any webcam or an iWatchLife IP camera, including groups of cameras, using your Internet connection.

The iWatchLife smart video monitoring system does two things that no other video surveillance service does:

1. Reduces False Alerts: iWatchLife's smart event detection notifies you only when something important happens, instead of sending false alerts when any motion is detected.
2. Saves Bandwidth: iWatchLife's software uses 4 times less bandwidth than other solutions that stream video 24/7 for analysis.

It’s really as simple as 1 - 2 - 3.

iWatchLife's 3 Step, 3 Minute Setup

• Monitor
  Set up any webcam or iWatchLife IP camera to monitor activity.
• Transmit
  Images and footage are securely transmitted via the Internet to iWatchLife's secure servers.
• See What Matters^TM
  You will be notified immediately by email if iWatchLife detects any events. View live or recorded footate on your PC, smartphone, tablet or smart TV.

“I’m not kidding, it’s that easy.” Krista Swanson –Tech Mummy

See How It Works

Works with Any Webcam or 2 Models of iWatchLife IP Camera

You can use two types of cameras with iWatchLife’s smart video monitoring system.

Webcams

iWatchLife’s works with any webcam. Webcams run off your laptop or your PC using a maximum 15 ft USB cable. Webcams are inexpensive but webcams require your PC to be "ON" so that footage can be sent for analysis.

iWatchLife's IP Cameras

An iWatchLife IP camera (IP is Internet Protocol) is a more convenient choice for people that are serious about video monitoring because with an IP camera or group of IP cameras you have the following advantages:

1. Convenience: IP cameras don't require your PC to be "ON" to broadcast video and/or audio.
2. Portability: IP cameras can be used wirelessly or wired with an Ethernet cable at distances of up to 100 feet from your router.

iWatchLife works with two models of iWatchLife IP cameras.  We ship in two to three days anywhere in North America, starting at just $199. Learn more >

Motion Detection Vs. iWatchLife's Smart Event Detection

Motion detection results in frequent false alerts because any motion triggers an alert.  Here's why iWatchLife's smart event detection is better:

In addition to this, iWatchLife's smart event detection system is able to avoid sending alerts when:

1. A shadow moves into the camera
2. Branches or curtains move in the wind
3. The sun shines into the camera view

All of these scenerios cause traditional motion detection to send out false alerts.  Not with iWatchLife!

How iWatchLife Uses 4 Times Less Bandwidth

Other video monitoring systems:

• Stream H.264 video 24/7 for analysis
• Requiring up to 45 GB/month of bandwidth an upstream bitrate of 150 kb/s.

iWatchLife uses less bandwidth because iWatchLife:

• Requires upstream bitrate of only 40 kb/s
• Uses 10 to 12 GB/month of bandwidth
  

So iWatchLife uses less bandwidth yet still uses H.264 video compression.  How?

It's simple: iWatchLife's low-bandwidth software is able to perform better analysis using lower quality footage that requires less bandwidth.  You get better performance than motion detection and use less bandwidth!

Your Secure Online iWatchLife Account

Your secure online iWatchLife account lets you access essential features like:

1. Live/shared camera views and feeds
2. Smart event detection settings
3. Recorded video of detected events

Once you download and install the iWatchLife application, asked to create your iWatchLife account.  Use this account to access iWatchLife on your web browser, smartphone, tablet or smart TV.

Download iWatchLife Now - It's FREE

Our basic video security service works with any webcam and is free. Simply download the application and set up your account.