Viewing Your Camera Remotely Using Skype; How It Works; System Requirements - Lorex WIRELESS HOME MONITORING SYSTEM User Manual

Viewing your camera remotely using Skype™

Viewing your camera remotely using Skype™
Connecting to your system through Skype is a convenient and free* method to view your
camera from anywhere with an Internet connection.
NOTE: When remotely connecting to your video monitor using Skype, audio monitoring
and recording are disabled.

How it works

Your computer connects to the Skype server. The Skype server is connected to your home
computer. Your home computer connects to the wireless receiver, which captures video from
the camera.

System requirements

For the latest device compatibility list, visit
www.lorextechnology.com
iPhone®, iPad®, iPod Touch® Requirements
• Skype for iPhone v. 3.0 and above.
• Skype for iPad v. 3.5 and above.
• iPhone 5/4S/4/3GS, iPad (1st generation and above),
iPod touch (3rd generation and above).
• iOS 4.0 and above.
Android Requirements
Skype
• v. 2.8 and above.
• Android™ v. 2.3 and above.
PC requirements
• Skype for Windows v. 4.2 and above.
• Windows XP SP2/Windows Vista/Windows 7.
• 1 Ghz or greater processor.
For instructions, see "Connecting to Skype on a PC" on page 39.
Mac requirements
• Skype for Mac OS v. 5.3 and above.
• Mac OS® v. 10.5.8 and above.
• 1 GHz or higher Intel processor (PowerPC™ not supported).
For instructions, see "Connecting to Skype on a Mac" on page 45.
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Skype server
.
Home computer
Disclaimers
You must have a high-speed
internet connection to use the
video function on Skype. Traffic
congestion may result in choppy
video.
Mobile Data Charges
When using a mobile cellular
network, data charges may apply.
Check with your provider for
details.
*
Computer to computer
For Skype related support, visit 
https://support.skype.com/