GlanceCam 4.3.2
App to connect to IP cameras (webcams) and more
| Category: | Utilities |
| Price: | Low |
| Popularity: | Low |
| Version String: | 4.3.2 (4457) |
| Release Date: | 2024-09-12 |
| Architecture: | Intel & AppleSilicon(ARM) |
| Minimum OS: | macOS 10.14.6 |
| Vendor Name: | Cesare Forelli |
| Homepage: | cdf1982.com |
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Version History 4.3.2 (4457)
GlanceCam is ready on day one for the new operating system.
This update, the 40th since GlanceCam launched 6 years ago, fixes a bug that would occur when 3 specific things were concurrently true:
a. A vertical camera (i.e. showing a portrait image) in use;
b. GlanceCam's custom aspect ratio set to Delayed (as it is often required with portrait cameras);
c. The user interface of the app set to Standard, not Minimalistic.
In that very rare scenario, the portrait camera's window size did shrink slightly every time the app launched or the stream reloaded, but now – thanks to exceptional help from Volkmar, who first reported the issue and then had exceptional patience in the research for a cause – that behavior is fixed.
If GlanceCam is useful to you, 5-star reviews, GlanceCam Pro upgrades or coffee tips are deeply appreciated and keep development going... and if you have any suggestion or need assistance, I'd love to hear from you (Support menu > Contact support via email)!
My best, Cesare
Description:
GlanceCam is a highly configurable app that lets you keep an eye on IP cameras (webcam) and optionally perform some actions via HTTP(s) GET requests.
GlanceCam is a bit nerdy, but very useful if you want to take full advantage of cheap webcams and maybe combine them to the automation capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT); 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' home or business automation solution to configure (you'll need to type in a few network parameters, as detailed in the following description), it's very flexible.
There's no limit on how you can configure GlanceCam; just a few use cases:
• You have cameras from different manufacturers and you can't stand using web interfaces or multiple apps to view them anymore.
• You want to install webcams in your living room, your kitchen and your garden to check on your cat when you're away, maybe turning on a light at night or taking a snapshot when kitty does something funny.
• You mounted a camera pointed at your front gate and would like to open it to visitors directly from your Mac, by activating an Ethernet connected relay.
In order to take advantage of GlanceCam you'll need third party hardware (one or more webcams, optionally IoT enabled devices) and a little knowledge about your network; please, check the requirements below or get in touch at support@cdf1982.com before purchasing.
Here's how GlanceCam works:
• With most IP webcams, you can receive the video stream via RTSP, HTTP or RTMP, without opening a browser; GlanceCam shows you that feed in a resizable window you can keep always visible on your Desktop, without opening a browser.
• You can add as many cameras as you like to GlanceCam and switch between them (currently, you can see only one feed at a time).
• For every camera, you can also configure up to 2 optional buttons, visible when you hover your mouse on GlanceCam window, to perform actions via a customisable HTTP GET action URLs (PUT is not supported).
• GlanceCam window can be configured to be always on top and visible in every Space, or to behave like a normal window; it can also be configured to auto-launch at login.
• If your camera also streams audio, you can easily enable it or mute it.
Requirements:
• A Mac running OS X 10.11 or a newer version of macOS; GlanceCam looks great on Mojave's Dark Mode.
• One or more IP cameras capable of broadcasting its stream via RTSP, HTTP or RTMP; you'll need to know the webcam IP address, the protocol of its video stream, the login credentials and port for the connection.
For example, the following is the URL format you'll have to enter into GlanceCam preferences to view a Foscam webcam stream: rtsp://username:password@192.168.0.7:88/videoSub
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 your camera's manual or website. If you can't find it, get in touch at support@cdf1982.com: we always try to help, but we can't promise to be able to figure out the right URL for every manufacturer or model out there.
• The app connects directly to cameras and doesn't support DVRs / cloud services.
• Optionally, for triggering an action by pressing the customisable button, you'll need a device or appliance that can react to an HTTP GET call.
For example, the following is the URL format you'll have to enter into GlanceCam preferences in order to activate a Robot Electronics Ethernet relay: http://username:password@192.168.0.7:17494/io.cgi?DOA1=10
• To work over the Internet, you'll need a static public IP address (or a dynamic DNS service) and to configure port forwarding for the webcam stream and, optionally, for the action button; we recommend to start testing the video stream in LAN to check compatibility and, when it works, move to testing it via Internet.
