ISight-iChat-AIM-Skype review

I have an iMac with a built-in iSight webcam. After working with connections in various countries over several days I find that the best iMac to PC connections are through Skype, not AIM.
AIM connections were very pixilated and had a strong audio echo effects. But Skype did not have these problems.
iChat to iChat worked well (Mac to Mac) but very few of my friends overseas have Macs so we've been using Skype with good results. iChat to AIM was quite poor and I gave on on that.
Panther

Welcome to Apple Discussions, Pelerei
Launch iChat and check your iChat > Preferences > Video > Microphone Choices Bar. Set it to "Internal Microphone" and try again.
If the setting is already at "Internal", change the setting to anything else and immediately set it back to "Internal."
If that does not fix your problem, you should next check to be sure there is a check mark next to the iChat > Video > Microphone Enabled menu item.
Jim
Mac OS X (10.4.9) G5 DP 1.8 External iSight

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I have a G4-800 / Tiger + iSight + iChat + AIM + Linksys WRT54GP2 router
Muy daughter has a G4-400 / Panther + iSight + iChat + AIM + Livebox.
text chat works but when I invite her to a video conference, iChat says it has failed because I "have not answered" - please note that it was I who called her, is it a question of ports setting?
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Welcome Andre. You are wise to be suspicious of the error message that does not make sense when you are calling. Here are some suggestions that will help you find the cause of your troublesome symptom.
Both of you should test with several other users. If you do not have enough available buddies, there are some users who will help him test in this list of Buddy Names for iChat Test.
Your daughter should consider Possible hardware or software conflicts with her "Livebox." If she has other firewire or A/V connected devices, she should check them, too.
If testing shows that one of you cannot connect to anyone (or only to a very few), and if the other can connect with everyone else, the problem is with the system that has difficulty connecting to most systems. Whichever one who has problem should try the suggestions relevant for his system from Help for iChat AV 3 Problems. Hopefully, both of you will not need to do all the troubleshooting work.
If testing shows that BOTH of you can connect to all (or almost all) others, you may have what Ralph Johns calls the "certain buddy" problem. Try Ralph's suggestions at Can not connect to a certain Buddy. (You may have to scroll down to get to the Certain Buddy part.)
If your testing and troubleshooting leads you to specifically suspect port problems, or if you want to know more about the subject of port settings with iChat AV, see the Router Set Up sub-menu items on "Setting Up Your Router" and "Eliminating Problem areas" in Ralph Johns' iChat Pages.
Also, your system info shows that you use Mac OS X (10.4.3). I suggest you update your Mac OS to the current version (10.4.6) using the "Combo Updater" as explained in How I Update My Mac OS X. 10.4.6 resolves a number of issues and makes several iChat improvements over your old version of Tiger. As mentioned in this link, applying the Combo Updater can sometimes solve the "did not answer" error problem.
For benefit of those who have a problem similar to yours, please let us know what gets your connection working.
Cheers,
Jim

Isight is not working on ichat and skype, however will work on photo booth and imovie.

My isight will not work on ichat or skype, saying that there is no camera connected. isight will work in photo booth and imovie. It shows up in the system profiler. Have tried resetting SMC. Help?

(1) Here is how I would proceed to isolate the underlying problem that requires corrective action.
• Shut down everything.
• Then restart modem and allow its self-test to complete.
• Then restart router or wireless access point (if you have them) and allow self-test to complete.
• Then restart Mac.
• Use  > Software Update... (Update your Apple software if not current.)
• Then test Photo Booth or iMovie with no other apps else running to ensure they still work.
• Then quit your test app and try iChat with no other apps else running.
• If iChat works, quit iChat and try Skype with no other apps else running.
(2) If iChat works but Skype does not,
• Verify that you are using the latest version of Skype that is compatible with your OS X (10.5.8) Mac.
• Update if necessary.
• Then test Skype again with no other apps else running.
• If Skype problems remain but your camera works with everything else, Skype's comprehensive support system should best be able to help you use their product with your system.
Start here: https://support.skype.com/
Or, click this link for help specifically related to Mac video calls.
You can also search or post for help with your problem in Skype's dedicated Skype Discussions for Mac. The Skype users who post there may have already solved the same problem.
If nothing else works, you can even sign in and ask for email help directly from Skype's Technical Support people.
(3) If you still have trouble with more than one app, you may need to use Disk Utility to:
• repair permissions,
• repair your disk,
• or even reinstall Mac OS.
If you reinstall OS X 10.5, use the Mac OS X 10.5.8 Combo Update to return to the latest version in one update step.
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Can not turn on isight in AIM Windows

I can not get built in isight to turn on in AIM 6.0 or 5.9 in windows on my macbook pro. I am using boot camp and windows XP Pro. I have set prefs to use isight and all the tests turn on isight camera but not when using AIM. We are trying to comunicate with nephew in service who only has windows and so far AIM is the only thing that I can find that supports Audio/video. Thanks Carl

Hi Carl.
Until someone who uses a macbook pro posts an answer, I can offer a couple of alternatives.
(1) If your nephew in service who has windows can install AIM 5.9 on his PC, your Mac's iChat application can connect to him. Some users report difficulty making the connection, but for most of us, iChat on a Mac works fine for text and AV connections with an XP Pro PC running AIM 5.9.
AIM 5.9 does not support audio only to iChat.
AIM Triton / AIM 6.x does NOT work with iChat.
Reboot your Mac into OS X and launch iChat. You can use your existing AIM account name to log in to AIM via iChat. If you need more setup help than your Mac's iChat > iChat Help gives you, see this setup guide.
A note for readers considering the FREE dot Mac account name mentioned in the linked setup guide. The free dot Mac trial name or your existing dot Mac account name will continue to work as an iChat account name even if you let your paid dot Mac account lapse or decide not to pay for dot Mac features at the end of the 60 day trial. Your dot Mac screen-name will continue to work as an iChat name even after the trial period ends and your other dot Mac services expire.
(2) If you have difficulty with the iChat <-> AIM 5.9 connection, and if your nephew is authorized to load other applications on his PC, you can use Skype. You will need to download and install the OS X version of Skype, and your nephew will download and install the version for Windows XP Pro.
Many who post here report that Skype offers easier cross-platform connections. In my testing, Skype video chat is usually of lower quality than iChat's, but it is certainly useable if iChat cannot make a viable connection.
Although Skype's web site mostly discusses its ability to call telephones from your computer for a fee, computer-to-computer calls, video chats, and text messaging are free. Skype's web site also offers a great help section.
If you cannot get your XP software working, you might consider these alternatives.
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Jim
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ISight with AIM??

I looked but couldnt find any topics about this. I am trying to connect isight with aim and it will not recognize isight.. anyone know how i can fix this???
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Open the Connection Doctor in the Video menu
In the Capabilities Option does it suggest you are "too Slow" for some functions ?
If so then go to System Preferences > Quicktime > Streaming tab and change the speed to 1.5MBps and Restart iChat.
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I want to Use iChat with Skype to Videoconference several people

I want to video conference in my niece in New Zealand (PC using Skype) with iChat and the rest of my Mac family stateside.
I have Skype for Mac running and I have the iChat AV running. Any chance to hook in the Skype User with the iChat multi-pane video conference?
It looks like iChat only accepts iChat and AIM but not Skype. My niece apparently cannot get AIM in New Zealand.
Any clever help would be appreciated.

I want to use iChat for Skype as well. I want one chat client for all my communications. That was the point of iChat in the beginning, wasn't it? Hopefully, Apple will jump on the ball and support the best way for us common folk to communicate internationally. The supported Aim when they were king, why not the new king?
I stinks that I can not use the great app, because one no Skype but two I don't know anyone else that uses .mac.

Ichat or skype for voice lesson

My wife is a singing teacher in NYC and has a student in LA. She would like to be able to do a singing lesson with her student in LA. She has a new 2.4 GHz macbook and her student also has a Mac.
1. Which would be better ichat or skype especially the audio and video quality?
2. We also have a external iSight camera that we use on our G5 imac. Can we use this on the Macbook and override the internal isight? I am assuming the external one is better. Should she invest in a higher end web camera and if so any recommendations?
3. As she needs to be able to clearly listen to her student, should she use a headset or external speakers?
This is all new to us and we are hoping others have investigated this and can offer some advice.
Jerry

Hi
1. Mac to Mac use iChat, you will find with Skype you might get feedback.
2. You can but i would use the internal cam as the pic is a bit better(depending on bandwith)
3. Try and see what she prefers.
If you would like to test you can connect to me defcom1 .mac account.
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Hi all,
can i use my iSight camera with Skype or any other program other than iChat?
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It works great with the new Yahoo Messenger.
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Ichat, AIM, Adium frequently disconnect using Airport

Ichat, AIM, & Adium all frequently disconnect when using Airport. I use a Linksys Wireless Router with an Airport extreme card. When directly connected to the router, I have no problem. Using a PC with Windows XP, AIM operates fine. Safari and Firefox work fine, although sometimes I receive errors connecting to pages, when I try again no problem. Using any of the chat programs, I lose connection, but then can reconnect. After a few times, the AOL servers will prevent login.
I use COMCAST Cable internet service. My wireless router uses WEP encryption. I would switch to an AIrport Base station, but doubt it would correct the problem.
I have had this problem previously, but it corrected itself. now it is making chat programs unusable.
Any ideas?

Hi John,
By default Linksys units normally have the IP address of 192.168.1.1
Is this true for both your units or have you changed one of them ?
You may only find this out if you connect directly to the Modem one.
Also you have not said if only one of them is doing DHCP.
Example pic 3 on this page. This shows this device as getting it own contact IP address by DHCP (like from your ISP). Further down the page in the pic it shows the device is also acting as a DHCP server to the local net.
If your router is set up like this it could be getting an IP address usng DHCP like this device shows and that would tend to mean that the Modem is acting as a DHCP server as well.
If both devices still have the default IP addresses you will have conflicts, which probably explians the problems you have.
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Ichat, AIM, & Adium all frequently disconnect when using Air

Ichat, AIM, & Adium all frequently disconnect when using Airport. I use a Linksys Wireless Router with an Airport extreme card. When directly connected to the router, I have no problem. Using a PC with Windows XP, AIM operates fine. Safari and Firefox work fine, although sometimes I receive errors connecting to pages, when I try again no problem. Using any of the chat programs, I lose connection, but then can reconnect. After a few times, the AOL servers will prevent login.
I use COMCAST Cable internet service. My wireless router uses WEP encryption. I would switch to an AIrport Base station, but doubt it would correct the problem.
I have had this problem previously, but it corrected itself. now it is making chat programs unusable.
Any ideas?

Hi John,
By default Linksys units normally have the IP address of 192.168.1.1
Is this true for both your units or have you changed one of them ?
You may only find this out if you connect directly to the Modem one.
Also you have not said if only one of them is doing DHCP.
Example pic 3 on this page. This shows this device as getting it own contact IP address by DHCP (like from your ISP). Further down the page in the pic it shows the device is also acting as a DHCP server to the local net.
If your router is set up like this it could be getting an IP address usng DHCP like this device shows and that would tend to mean that the Modem is acting as a DHCP server as well.
If both devices still have the default IP addresses you will have conflicts, which probably explians the problems you have.
Ralph

Webcam for ichat or Skype?

Hi, could anyone give me any advice on a good webcam to use with iChat or Skype?
Thanks, John

Hi
http://www.mac-compatible-web-cam.com/ can be a starting point.
With a Mac Pro that has USB 2.0 ports you can get any UVC (USB Video Class) camera as the Mac OS has included a Generic driver for these since OS 10.4.9 (Although it does not always give you all the options Vista might.
UVC tends also to be known as Vista Certified.
They include the X-Box 360 camera which gives quite a Good picture.
The Link I posted links to other site that sell the cameras.
Not all of those sell brand new cameras. (I spotted a Firewire Web Cam on sale from Amazon in the list)
A Firewire camcorder can function as a Web cam without the need for further drivers as well.
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On my brand new iMac aluminum, I am unable to send, and friends are unable to send, images via iChat AIM 3.1.8 (V445). When either of us try to send, we get the message "An undefined AIM error has occured. The server message was: Rend: Error"
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IMing to non-ichat/aim pc users

Does anyone know of a good IM for talking to non ichat/aim pc users? I tried yahoo messenger and couldn't get the voice or video to work.

iChat has an Idle coloured blob for Buddies that are Available but have not touched anything on their keyboard for a while.
Other client offer the chance to distinguish between Away and Idle-Away buddies as well.
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Can't hear nothing on iChat/AIM

I bought my first mac about 5 months ago, and i never got the chance to use the ichat video. My bff jus got her laptop (an HP) so i wanted us to test our webcams. She can hear me fine and i could not hear her, at first it was super low (and i checked my volume/system preferences/ preference on iChat) then nothing! She is using AIM 6.8 (Win) and im using iChats AIM. This is my first mac, so i dont know, maybe im doing something wrong. Only one of the lights were green lit (the right one)
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