occasional data usage in France (1 Viewer)

[Casper46]

We are thinking of having a cctv system fitted at home, we will be able to monitor it online. I am also due a new iPad, so I am looking at one that will take a sim card, I can then monitor the cctv a couple of times a week when we are in France travelling without having to search for free wifi. My Android smartphone is also due to be passed on to himself so I am due a new smartphone as well.

At home in France I can pick up free wifi , I also have the option of buying a French sim.

Can anyone give me advice as to which way to go with this please. I am an idiot as far as computers and such like.

 

[tonka]

NOTE...
Having the sim version of ipad adds £100-120 to it's cost and your tied just to that devise..
£20ish from Argos will get you a MIFI, These can be unlocked with a code off ebay for 99p allowing any sim to be used. Also they allow up to 5 devices to connect to them. small, portable and rechargable to carry around to use when you need it..
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OR.... If you have a smart phone and depending on your supplier / contract why not just turn the phone on to "hotspot" then you can connect a standard ipad / tablet to that...

Just idea..

I have cameras at home and app on phone so log in just to check now and again

That Milkman seems to take his time !!

 

[Vanman]

Just a word of caution. Network connected CCTV systems are notorious security weak spots. There are several websites where you can go and watch other peoples houses/pets/babies. On top of that, they can be hacked to gain access to your router and once there they can access any of your home network now, or in the future. If you're determined to get some then make sure they are good enough to have regular firmware updates to keep up with the latest hacks.

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