tips for setting up webcam security surveillance

[Avenue]

So I'm going on holiday soon and have heard that you can use a webcam to keep an eye on your house. I hear that there is software that will email you whenever it picks up movement, and allows you to log in and see what is going on.
I have no idea where to even start setting up something like this- any advice you guys would like to offer? Does it stream constantly, or only when you log in? does it stream through a website? how does it work?

 

[oldhat]

For Windows, try iSpy. For Linux, there is ZoneMinder.

 

[InTheCube]

Bump

 

[Avenue]

For Windows, try iSpy. For Linux, there is ZoneMinder.

Thank you I will take a look at them

 

[chrisc]

Try and position the camera/s so they view a passage coming out the living room, or where there is access. Some programs will send you an email if there is movement within the range of the camera

 

[charlh]

ISPY is very good with excellent features. I set up a webcam to watch my driveway, and a day later someone decided to pinch a few things from my yard. I printed photos of the person, and the police managed to lock him up a few days later. Watch it here