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Security Monitor Pro Changelog

What's new in Security Monitor Pro 6.00

Mar 7, 2019
  • New, easy way to add your IP camera: You can add your camera in Security Monitor Pro with the image URL and IP address. This is helpful when you do not have the camera brand and model information.
  • Access Security Monitor Pro from a web browser: Watch a live preview, view recordings and event logs for your cameras on any device with a web browser inside your local area network.
  • Control Security Monitor Pro from your Android device: View and control your cameras using remote access. Securely view recordings and event logs from the internet using your Android device. You can also perform monitoring, video recording and photo capture.
  • License Plate Detection (add on): Generate an alert when a specific or any license plate is detected. Possible alert actions include record a video, capture a photo, send notifications, and more.
  • Set up notifications to be sent via SMS (text message): In addition to email notifications, you can now receive alert notifications via SMS.
  • Upload photos based on file size: Control upload of photos to an FTP account which are greater or less than a size you specify.

New in Security Monitor Pro 5.41 (Jul 8, 2016)

  • Support for ONVIF cameras: Security Monitor Pro auto detects and lists all the ONVIF cameras configured on your LAN. In addition, directly connect to any ONVIF-compliant PTZ-cameras without waiting for camera specific support.
  • New IP cameras supported: Support for 21 new IP cameras. Please see our full list of supported IP cameras.

New in Security Monitor Pro 5.3 (Dec 11, 2014)

  • Multi-Language Interface: The application interface can now be displayed in French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.
  • New FTP upload rules: Select upload options like overwrite, append date-time or add a sequence number.
  • New IP cameras supported: Support for 74 new IP cameras.
  • Easier FTP configuration: Copy-paste a complete FTP URL and it will be automatically parsed to configure FTP settings.

New in Security Monitor Pro 5.2 (May 31, 2014)

  • Prevent false alarms: Choose the best motion alert level for each camera. New motion controls allow you to adjust and test when an alert should be triggered.
  • Find your IP camera fast: New IP search feature allows you to auto detect IP cameras within your network.
  • New IP cameras supported: Support for 45 new IP cameras. Please see our full list of supported IP cameras.
  • Capture audio from Webcams: Most Webcams have a built-in microphone. Listen to live audio as well as record videos with audio.
  • View camera across multiple monitors: PC systems that have multiple monitors can view and control cameras across all screens.

New in Security Monitor Pro 5.1 (Jun 11, 2013)

  • Support for new IP Camera: Support for 4 new IP cameras including Ameba_JD-IR24, Axis_P3363-VE, Voyager_IP VR-901, Wanscam_AJ-C0WA-B1D8-1.
  • Independent preview size: Record in a higher resolution than is displayed in the resizable camera preview on-screen.
  • New camera layouts: Efficiently view your cameras in the new 9 camera or the 6-with center layout.
  • Enhanced IP camera search: Faster detection provides brand and model, IP address and port number of the of UPNP enabled cameras on your LAN.
  • Hide masked region: You can now choose to display or hide the masked region from the camera preview.
  • Auto-correct FTP: If a FTP connection fails, the application will try to automatically discover the correct settings.

New in Security Monitor Pro 5.0 (Oct 26, 2012)

  • Redesigned User Interface:
  • The slick new interface is intuitive, user friendly and can be customized.
  • RTSP IP Cameras:
  • Use MPEG-4 and H.264 IP cameras from Alinking ALC9122, ALinking ALC-9852, Apexis APM-H804-WS, AvTech AVC791 DVR, AvTech AVN80X, AvTech AVN812, AvTech KPD673, Axis_M5013, Axis M5014, Axis P3367-V, Axis Q1602, COMPRO IP540W, CISCO PVC-300, DLink DCS3112, DLink DCS5605, EasyN HS-691, Edimax IC_7010PTn, Edimax IC-7110W, Foscam FI8601W, Foscam FI9820W, Grandstream GXV3611HD, Grandstream GXV3611LL, Grandstream GXV3615W, Grandstream GXV3651_FHD, Grandstream GXV3662HD, Hikvision DS-2CD7133-E, LevelOne FCS-0030, LevelOne WCS-0030, LogiLink WC0013, LogiLink WC0017, Marmitek IP RoboCam641, SmartIndustry DOZ27, Sony SNC-RH164, TP-LINK TL-SC4171G, Trendnet TV-IP572W, UBIQUITI Airvision aircam, Vivotek FD8134, Vivotek FE8171V, Vivotek IP8132, Vivotek IP8151, Vivotek IP8331, Vivotek MD7560, Vivotek PZ8121, Vivotek PZ8121W, Vstarcam H6837WI.
  • Support for new IP Camera:
  • Support for 115 new IP cameras including 7link PX 3615-675, 7link PX 3677-675, Arecont_AV5115, Abus TVIP62000, Acti KCM-5311, Acti KCM-7211, AGASIO A622W, AirLive WL-1200, AirLive WL2600, All-in-One IP Network Camera, Allnet ALL2296V2, A-MTK AM9539M, Appro LC-7411, Appro LC-7513, Appro LC-7516, Arecont AV5115, Asoni CAM619, Asoni CAM635, Asoni SVR610, Astak Mole, AVerDIGI SF1311H-B, Aviosys IPKamera9060I, AvTech AVN80X, Axis M1014, AXIS P5522-E Network Camera, Axis Q6032 E PTZ, Aztech WIPC401, Beward N1000, Beward N1250, BIONICS ROBOCAM3, Brickcom OB 100Ap, Brickcom PZ 040D, Brickcom PZ 040E, Canon VB-M40, Canon VB-M600D, Cellvision CAS-370, CISCO VC220, CISCO WVC210, Dericam H501, Dericam M601W, Dericam M801W, DLink DCS 942L, DLink DCS-930, DLink DCS-5222L, DLink DCS6815, DLink DCS7110, EasyN WIFI IR LED IP Camera Night vision, EasyN FS-613A, EasyN FS-613B-M166, EasyN F2-611B, EasyN F2-M176, Edimax IC-9000, ELRO C703IP, ELRO C803IP, ELRO C903IP, Eminent EM6561, ENEO EDCH-143E C-AKS, Foscam FI8910W, GVI SECURITY AutoIP NID-213M, HEDEN CAMHED04IP, HEDEN CAMHED05IPWB, HEDEN V5.5 VisionCam, INSTAR IN-4011, Keebox IPC1000W, Keebox IPC1000WI, Kinson F256, LevelOne FCS-0040, LevelOne FCS-3031, LevelOne FCS-6010, Loftek Sentinel-D1, Loftek Nexus 543, Lonestar IP camera, Marmitek IP RoboCam8, MayGion IP Camera V3, Micronet SP5512, Mobotix D14D, Mobotix Q24, Moxa VPort 36-1MP, OEM Android Webcam, OEM id002a, Otima ANC-800, Planet ICA-HM100, Planet ICA-HM107v2, Planet ICA-HM220, Questek QTC-905, Rimax IPCAM7100, Robin SmartView SIP, Smart Witness SMARTi, Smarthome 75791, Sony SNC-DH110T, Storage Options SON-IPC1, Suneyes SP-FQ01, Supra IPC-1, Tenvis JPT3815W, TOMTOP S63B, TP-Link TL-SC3430, Trendnet TV-IP572PI, TrendNet TVIP602WN, Trendnet TV-IP612P, TSM CCTVDVRH800, VideoIQ iCVR HD, Viotech D2100, Vivotek MD7560X, Vivotek PZ8121W, Vivotek SD8121, Vivotek ST3402, Wanscam AH-C2WA-B168, Wanscam AJ-C0WA-C116, Wanscam AJ-C2WAC118, Wanscam AJ-C2WAC198, Wanscam AJ-C2WAD118, Wansview NC541W, WatchBot IP Camera, X10 AirSight XX34A, X10 AirSight XX39A, X10 XC36A Airsight, X10 XC38A Airsight, X10 XC38C Airsight, Xenta EB8903W, Xenta EB8918W, X-sptech SP-IPcm07w, Zmodo CM-I12316GY.
  • Windows 8 compatibility:
  • Security Monitor Pro fully supports Windows 8 in 32 bit and 64 bit versions.
  • More simultaneous cameras:
  • Monitor and record from up to 32 cameras simultaneously.
  • New Preview Layouts:
  • Have up to 32 cameras visible on a single screen.
  • Powerful E-mail control:
  • Each camera can send alerts to a different e-mail address. During continuous motion, you can now control the number of e-mails sent.
  • Superior FTP:
  • Every camera has it's own FTP settings to upload into specific folders or onto individual FTP servers. Backup videos, photos or both. Optionally remove the local files after upload.
  • Enhanced real-time notifications:
  • Be informed when there is a network connection problem, when disk space is running low, a camera connection is lost, and more.
  • Automatic camera reconnection:
  • If a camera connection is lost, automatically reconnect as soon as it is available and resume all monitoring with alerts.
  • Enhanced motion notification:
  • When motion is detected, optionally have Security Monitor Pro maximized on your screen. Also, camera window borders can be highlighted in red to quickly see which camera has a motion detected.
  • Theme support:
  • Apply coordinated color themes of blue, black, or silver for an aesthetically pleasing view.

New in Security Monitor Pro 4.48 (Jan 13, 2012)

  • Windows 7 Compatibility,
  • USB Camera support,
  • 16 simultaneous IP cameras,
  • Preview all cameras on one screen,
  • Multiple masks per zone, hidden/stealth mode,
  • Many new IP cameras supported

New in Security Monitor Pro 4.4 (Mar 4, 2011)

  • Audio Support for USB cameras: You can now capture and monitor sound data along with the USB camera's visual data.

New in Security Monitor Pro 4.3 (Dec 7, 2010)

  • Full Screen with Multi-Monitor Support: Enhance your camera preview experience in Full Screen mode with Multiple Monitors.
  • Detached Cameras: Camera previews can be detached from the main UI and placed or maximized on any connected monitor.

New in Security Monitor Pro 4.2 (Jul 3, 2010)

  • Full Screen Mode : View your cameras in Full Screen Mode. Dynamically change camera preview layout and its pages using full screen mode control panel.
  • Improved Pan/Tilt/Zoom Control : Interactive and more user friendly control.
  • Video Properties for USB Cameras : Allowing you to change video properties of USB Cameras like video dimension.
  • Customized Delay for Automatic Video Recording : You can add custom delay before and after motion is detected, in automatic video recordings.

New in Security Monitor Pro 4.1 (Apr 23, 2010)

  • USB Cameras: Support for up to four USB Cameras.

New in Security Monitor Pro 4.06 (Apr 7, 2010)

  • Redesigned User Interface (UI): Security Monitor Pro has been redesigned to provide easy access to all functions.
  • Multi-Camera Preview Layout: Now, you can simultaneously view upto 16 cameras in a single window.
  • Media Analyzer: This tool allows you to view the recorded videos and images by selecting a date range for selected camera(s).
  • Enhanced Camera Scheduling Control: You can schedule each camera independently to perform various actions such as monitoring for motion or video recording, capturing photos and broadcasting.
  • Enhanced Masking: Avoid false alarms by precise control and customization of the masked area.
  • Backup and Restore: You can easily backup and restore all your camera settings.
  • Hide Mode/ Improved Security: Run the program in the background, hidden from normal window users.
  • Text and Image Labels: Now, you can personalize your recordings by adding text and image labels.
  • Improved Log Messages: View the Event Log for camera actions and alerts.
  • Windows 7 Support: Security Monitor Pro has now been fully tested to work on Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit systems.

New in Security Monitor Pro 3.21 (Oct 17, 2009)

  • Windows 7 Compatibility
  • Support for the Axis 241Q, 2100, 2110, 2120, 2130R 231, and 231D+, Intellinet MNC-L10, JVC Network Camera, Levelone 0010-116, FCS-1060, WCS-2030 and WCS-2040, LinkSys WVC54G and WVC54GCA, Siemens WLAN Camera, Sony CS-50N, Trendnet TV-IP410, Veo Observer, and Vivotek IP 7142

New in Security Monitor Pro 3.20 (Jul 8, 2009)

  • Windows 7 Support: Security Monitor Pro has now been fully tested on on Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit systems. All of the features of WebCam Monitor have been confirmed to work correctly on computers using the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.
  • Support for New IP Cameras: Security Monitor Pro now supports the Axis 207, Axis 207MW, Axis 212PTZ, Axis 216FD, Axis 225FD, Axis 231D, Axis 231D+, Digicom Wireless Network Camera IP300, MySmartVideo N1000, MySmartVideo N1250, MySmartVideo N2230, MySmartVideo N5010, MySmartVideo N6600, MySmartVideo N7000, and Vivotek IP7142.

New in Security Monitor Pro 3.18 (Jun 15, 2009)

  • Support for the Axis 241Q, 2100, 2110, 2120, 2130R 231, and 231D+, Edimax 1520DPg, Intellinet MNC-L10, JVC Network Camera, Levelone 0010-116, FCS-1060, WCS-2030 and WCS-2040, LinkSys WVC54G and WVC54GCA, Siemens WLAN Camera, Sony CS-50N, Trendnet TV-IP410, Veo Observer, and Vivotek IP 7142

New in Security Monitor Pro 3.13 (Nov 15, 2008)

  • Camera Status Displayed Above Preview: Tell at a glance whether a camera is broadcasting, uploading, monitoring, or recording.
  • Upload Speed Enhanced: FTP Uploads have been moved to their own process to increase speed.
  • Support for new IP Cameras: Security Monitor Pro now supports the IPX 1200, JVC Network Camera, Levelone WCS-2030, Levelone WCS-2040, Plustek IPCAM P1000, Siemens Gigaset WLAN Camera.

New in Security Monitor Pro 2.40 (Jun 5, 2008)

  • Support for new IP Camera Models: Axis 214 PTZ, Axis 223M, TrendNET TV-IP100, TrendNET TV-IP201, TrendNET TV-IP301, DIGILAN TV-7203, DIGILAN TV-7230, and Vivotek IP 7138.
  • Faster Startup: During program start, each camera is initialized in its own thread, resulting in improved startup speed.
  • Take Snaps While Monitoring: You can now take snapshots from a camera without interrupting monitoring.
  • Individual Camera Logs: Each camera now has its own Event Log file.
  • Better Performance: Many parts of Security Monitor Pro have been optimized for speed, including startup, shutdown, and updating of the thumbnail camera images.
  • Improved USB Camera Support: It is now easier to use multiple identical USB cameras with Security Monitor Pro.
  • Audio and Video Device Support Improved: When both audio and video are being monitored, monitoring continues even if either audio or video is disconnected.
  • More Flexible Time and Date Formats: Time can now be displayed in either 12-hour or 24-hour format. Dates can be displayed in a wide variety of formats. The color of date/time stamps on video and snaps can now be changed.

New in Security Monitor Pro 1.51 (Jul 24, 2007)

  • Support for New IP Camera Models: Security Monitor Pro now supports many more camera models by manufacturers like AXIS, D-Link, TRENDnet, and VIVOTEK.
  • 'Keep Alive' IP Cameras During Network Failure: Network and Internet connection failure will not disrupt monitoring permanently. The 'Keep Alive' feature detects connection failures and resumes monitoring and alert activities when the connection is re-established.

New in Security Monitor Pro 1.41 (Jun 26, 2007)

  • Automatic Configuration for Continuously Recording from a Selected Camera: The Auto Configuration wizard now has a scenario for continuous recording. All the settings required for continuous recording can be easily configured using this wizard.
  • Testing Validity of the FTP folder: The Test Connection option for Upload Settings checks whether the FTP folder to which you wish to upload exists or not. You can run this check to ensure that everything gets uploaded to the correct folder.