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New blog post describing our macOS CCTV software SecuritySpy's new AI-powered motion detection functionality: bensoftware.com/blog/ai-powere…

New blog post: Create a Screen Saver With Your SecuritySpy Cameras bensoftware.com/blog/create-a-…

SecuritySpy 6.5 just released, including some significant ONVIF enhancements (imaging and video encoding control), redesigned PTZ windows, and other improvements - free update for all version 6 license-holders - bensoftware.com/securityspy/do…

@humphd We are planning to publish the new API documentation soon - will be at the following page: bensoftware.com/securityspy/we…

@Bensoftware Great, thanks. Would love to see the API docs when they are available.

Many thanks to Apple World Today for this great review of SecuritySpy 6, the new version of our macOS CCTV software: "SecuritySpy, one of the best Mac apps around, gets even better with version 6" appleworld.today/security-spy-o…

@humphd Hi David, the web interface has changed significantly, however the previous interface is still all available at the /legacy subdirectory. If you have any issues with the requests you are using, add /legacy to the front of the path. We will fully document the new API soon.

@Bensoftware Does v6 change how the HTTP API works? I'd like to upgrade, but I have custom code I run on top of SecuritySpy using the API, and need it to keep working.

@MacDefender Let's take a hobby/home owner with an 8-camera system. After the initial 2-year period that provides free updates/support, it costs €54 for another year of support. When you factor in hardware and install costs, SecuritySpy is usually a minor cost of any overall system.

@Bensoftware You call more than 100 Euro/year a modest price? You do consider that normal hobby/home owners have more than just 4 cameras? Frigate offers all the same for free, although setup was a bit more complicated.

We are delighted to announce SecuritySpy version 6, a major leap forward for our macOS CCTV software. Lots of new features, including a sleek new web interface. Special upgrade offers for existing customers. Read about the new version here: bensoftware.com/securityspy/up…

@MacDefender In order to stay in business as a software company, we need to charge for updates. We try to offer users good value, but of course we understand that there will be different opinions among users. Your opinion is valid, but not representivive of most feedback we have received.

@DigitalPals Fantastic to hear that, many thanks John!

I upgraded, this is hands down the best software I tested!

@MacDefender A subscription is when you must continue to pay to receive the product/service. This is not the case with SecuitySpy, which never expires. After the initial free 2-year support period, users have the option to pay a modest amount for continued access to updates and support.

@Bensoftware I just switched to Frigate as I will never support any company using a subscription based model. For less than 1 year of the new subscription fee I bought a Coral device and now have better AI/motion detection with less CPU usage.

@stevebates @CanalRiverTrust @CRTWestMidlands Very nice!

New blog post "Wildlife Watch: Using SecuritySpy for Animal Detection and Recording". This describes how you can use our macOS CCTV software for animal recording – something that our customers frequently ask about! bensoftware.com/blog/wildlife-…

@bigbossPSI Sorry for the delayed response. We did not have any Black Friday deals this year and are not planning any other special offers in the near future.

@Bensoftware are we getting any black friday deals? thanks!

SecuritySpy version 5.5.9 just released with new features and bug fixes - free update for existing 5.x license holders - download here: bensoftware.com/securityspy/do…

@happimo Or, please follow us on Twitter so that we can send you a direct message here to answer your query.

@Bensoftware is your support department answering it’s emails? I asked for support on May 23. No reply. Followed up on June 3. No reply. . . and again this morning. HELLO? Are you still there?

@happimo Hello, we have tried to reach you multiple times but it seems you aren’t receiving our replies. Please check your spam folders, and whitelist our email support@bensoftware.com if possible. Or, you could try emailing us from a different address if you have one?

Want to add some IP cameras to your SecuritySpy CCTV system but not sure which ones to go for? To simplify the process, we have put together a curated list of our camera recommendations: bensoftware.com/securityspy/ca…

@Jesseisajerk A couple of users have reported this, so this is definitely something we want to look into. Please email us at support@bensoftware.com and we will work with you to resolve this problem. Thanks.

SecuritySpy v5.5.8 just released, with improvements related to performance, user interface, and automatic file deletion. Free update for existing v5 license-holders: bensoftware.com/securityspy/do…