This webcam can be used well as a surveillance camera by MJPG-Streamer. Operate it now for 5 months on a Pogoplug without problems. On my home server (Windows Server 2012) receives ContaCam the stream and automatically stores a video image in a motion. The videos are then displayed in a simple web interface. The only "negative" is the blue LED, not only the camera is revealed by the Geleuchte but it can also be the light in the window and reflects the camera at night sees nothing. Black electrical tape creates in this case Remedy)