(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best surveillance & security cameras

Wireless isn't reliable. POE lets you run just 1 cable so that's what I prefer.
Cameras - Dahua or Hikvision. Here are some considerations.

If you're placing the cameras higher off of the ground then you might want to look at turret style cameras. If you are placing cameras within reach from the ground then you might consider using dome cameras because they are harder to vandalize.

The other thing to consider is how wide the coverage of the lens is. For instance, a 2.8 mm fixed focus lens captures a wider area than a 4 mm fixed focus lens does. However the 2.8 mm fixed lens does not magnify the images as much as the 4 mm fixed lens does, so the 4 mm lens might be better for identifying a thief than a 2.8 mm fixed lens camera. You can do a search on YouTube for The Security Experts who have some videos that explain the different angles of coverages for various lenses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0o8BSi2NGM

Camera performance in the dark is another consideration. These Dahua cameras that use Starlight technology are supposed to have good performance in the dark and they get good reviews on Amazon. They also have variable focus lenses so you can adjust the angle width of the area you want them to capture. They have PoE so you can just run 1 cord. If you do a search for nayrproductions on YouTube to see a comparison video for these cameras.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-m9MUjN8Oc
I believe the Dahua model 5231 camera has a microphone, but otherwise is the same camera as the Dahua model 2231. You can buy these cameras on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DRC93S8/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza
EmpireTech IP Camera IPC-HDW2231R-ZS 2MP Starlight IR
Hikvision makes some cameras that have night vision so those would work OK too.
YouTube is a good resource for you to learn more. I found the videos by newfiebort and use-IP LTD videos very helpful. The use-IP videos are made by a security camera business in the UK so you could contact them for more info, since you are in Europe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZfc3NVBDz8

https://www.youtube.com/user/useIP

Have you considered saving up some money for a roller shutter to cover the glass in the back?

You could use some motion sensor alarms in case someone comes through the gate.

https://www.amazon.com/Guardline-Wireless-Driveway-Resistant-Detector/dp/B01M3QINCM/ref=sr_1_8?hvadid=78409033688519&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvqmt=b&keywords=outdoor+gate+alarm+wireless&qid=1571533554&sr=8-8

I would highly recommend this camera from this seller if the area is ever somewhat dark. It has the starlight sensor that is one of the very best for low light conditions. I use these with BI and they work great. if it’s always well lit, you can go with a higher resolution camera and not worry about the starlight sensor like this one. Both of these cameras have adjustable focal length - meaning you can set them wider or narrower depending on the area you want to cover. Ipcamtalk.com forums are very helpful also - they have a BlueIris machine guide showing what older PC’s to look for on ebay that will run BI fine.

Try this Restore File System and this PS3 Rebuild Database.

About the HDD, this one works great for me Seagate 1TB Solid State Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gbps 64MB . You would think it wouldn't work so much with games that are constantly streaming from the HDD like GTA but I think it knows which files are used the most because there's definitely some good improvement, and for other kind of games that load more rarely and mostly the same data it's much better.

If you have the PS3 12GB Model you'll also need a PS3 HDD Mounting Bracket (for around $5 on Amazon) or check this video Upgrade PS3 to 500GB Hard Drive without using HDD Caddy.

Also about Turning it off via the Power Button, I've never had any problem doing that, no corrupt File System or anything. Just don't hold down the Power Button until it turn off because that's forcing it off, just press the button once and let it turn off on his own, it'll take a few seconds but it will.

I can't comment as a owner, but I've heard quite a lot of discussion regarding the Amcrest and Amcrest Pro, 720P and 1080P respectively. I have three pro's sitting in my wish list at the moment. Seem to be a great value.

I have several of these cheap ip cameras set up to check on my chickens: https://www.amazon.com/Wansview-Wireless-Security-Surveillance-Monitor/dp/B01JGBIFGO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1526926522&sr=8-5&keywords=wansview+ip+camera

The motion detection is pretty useless, but it has an audio detection that I've found useful. I get an alert on my phone and then I can check the camera to see what the fuss is about.

My case is obviously different since I'm more concerned with things breaking in rather than out, but they are cheap enough that I have total surveillance on my pens and I can check with my phone anytime to count my chickens and make sure they are all there. They go on sale for $20 pretty regularly and I have a few mounted outside under eaves that have been holding up just fine even though they are indoor cameras.

i don't think your quality issue is with the processing in the camera, you're just starting with a low res feed.

you probably would want something like 4 or 5MP.

reolink are ridiculously cheap and somehow still have decent reviews, although i've heard people here recommending dahua instead. i usually use hikvision equipment, but they are 2x the price of reolink.

https://www.amazon.com/Reolink-Surveillance-Security-Detection-RLC-410-5MP/dp/B07C5JWK4K/

https://www.amazon.com/HIKVISION-Camera-DS-2CD2042WD-I-Resoultion-Bullet/dp/B015U3Q9NI/

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either way, the larger the lens, the more zoomy the camera. so you may get better use from a 4mm or 6mm, so you can place the camera further from the hive. also, any camera you pick should have options to how you want to encode the video for transmission, so there will be options for more or less compression done by the camera itself.

man, i'd love to have some bees :)

This is the one I use, seems to work pretty well! A few of my friends have it too. Not sure about the noise alerts but you can set alerts if motion is detected. I’m not sure I’d want bark alerts if my dog barks at random things lol but worth sharing: TENVIS Security Camera- Wireless Camera, IP Camera with Night Vision/ Two-way Audio, 2.4Ghz Wifi Indoor Home Dome Camera for Pet Baby, Remote Surveillance Monitor with MicroSD Slot, Android, iOS App https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DDBT7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OrD3DbBG5J4PP

If you go to GameStop and get a 12GB PS3 for $100, it'll have far less wear than a normal PS3 console because it can only play a fraction of the games and no one wants to spend the time to upgrade it (or knows how). That's where we're different. Smell the vents for condition and check the laser eye. If it looks good and smells new, and not like tobacco or pets we have a winner.

Grab a hard drive caddy like this one, then get a hard drive like this one.

That drive runs cool, is tougher, installs games faster, and has a 5-year warranty. I've done this very process and it works flawlessly. When you put the drive in the caddy and slide it into the system, the PS3 will automatically recognize it and ask if you want to copy everything to the new drive. You will have a lightly-used 750GB PS3 for $163.

If it's not possible to save up for...See if you can fire up the other system first. High fan speeds mean clogged dust, and many bugbears can be eliminated with a new hard drive. Play a game like Uncharted 2 in it to push the system. If it sounds good after 10-15 minutes of being in game, I don't think anything else is going to challenge it much. The hard drive test will be Yakuza 5. BTW, money is the reason why there's no physical release... Damn mainstream gamers.

Thanks for the reply. I agree a PowerShell script would work perfectly for that scenario. I think the 5231 fits perfectly for what I'm looking for. Is this the model you are referring to? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7K1P28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kEezCb3P7Q1N5

Thank you for the clarification but your still not being specific. Anytime you are dealing with a dome cam, especially outdoors, you will always have IR feedback off of the dome itself. Alot of people will use a turret or eyeball cam instead of dome while still getting the same form factor and you will not get any IR feedback at all. You still are not clear on what type of application this will be placed on but I will assume its residential and I will assume your able to place a cam under a eve of the home. Most people who are using Dahuas love the starlight cams and the most reasonable is IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 2MP. Once again I dont know what setting the camera will be in or if you even have the need for a starlight cam but this vendor is the best for any Dahua product.
EmpireTech IP Camera IPC-HDW5231R-ZE 2MP Starlight WDR IR Eyeball Starlight Network IP Camera English Version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B7K1P28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9oaECbNSCQ600

I bought a reolink cam and spun up Blue Iris demo in a VM to experiment myself. The camera quality and function seems great. I'm piosting up because I did indeed discover a problem that I never would have thought of.

Blue Iris has fantastic functionalities, one of which is highly customizable motion detection and whatnot. I originally had excellent results tunign the detection setup so it didnt catch passing cars etc etc but would catch people in my driveway etc. As a result I even ordered a tp link outdoor AP to beam wifi link to a wifi reolink across the yard too (might be returning it though if I can't figure out the issue with the first one).

The thing I did not think about- BUGS. and not the software kind.

Apparently, once we have a warm night, all the bugs in the neighborhood like to gather around the IR LEDs beaming off the Reolink cam. Not only does it record all night as a motion result, but the camera doesnt know whats going on and tends to go down the impossible road of focusing on all the bugs. If something were to happen in the middle of this, I don't know if it would be visible/usable.


I'm told the answer to this, is to get a camera that allows for the IR to be turned off and use an external IR source for night, so the bugs dont gather at the camera... but of course the reolink cant be turned off... just my luck.

Does anyone know a good cam that does allow for IR to be turned off in the same price range?

Also one more gripe- the reolink android app wants permissions to all your fucking data... grubby bastards. ...not that you have to use it.

If you don't want to spend a lot, these Yi cameras are an amazing value and work really well. No cloud subscription is required (though it is an a available option), data can be stored locally on an SD card, and live and past footage can be pulled up at any time from the app. I have setup many of these over the past 2 years. Essentially a Nest Cam at 1/6 the cost. I continue to be pleasantly surprised by how well they work.

They also make an outdoor version that I have been meaning to try as well.

The sensors on these are so small and the FOV so wide that what you ask is going to be unlikely. I have 4 megapixel security cams at home as well and still cannot make out license plates. The only camera I have that can resolve license plates is this one: https://www.amazon.com/Optical-Outdoor-Camera-Security-601-D20X/dp/B01HTYW2Q4/

This site kind of goes over what you can expect from various resolutions:

https://reolink.com/4k-security-cameras-top-things-to-consider/

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To see plates, you need 4K or 8MP cameras.

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This link gives you the math to determine what you should be able to see:

https://reolink.com/can-1080p-ip-security-cameras-identify-license-plate-and-people/

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You would need to calculate the FOV determine what you should see.

The deal with these is the wide FOV. And it looks like we need the lens specifics and sensor size to convert the FOV to a ft. measurement. I wonder if even support knows any of that?

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My Ring Pro can only see plates within a few feet. I actually could test this and see how far away I can get from it.

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Another useful link: https://kintronics.com/calculating-can-see-ip-camera/

"First understand that the number of pixels per ft. (or per m) determines the detail we can see. The higher the resolution of the IP camera, the wider the area we can see at a specific pixel/ft. When there are enough pixels covering a person’s face, we can recognize the person. The lens allows us to frame our field of view. We can select a lens that allows us to see an area 10 ft. (3 m) away or a different lens that magnifies an area that’s over 10,000 ft. (3048 m) away.

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The lens controls how wide our field of view will be. The wider our field of view the less pixels per ft (or meter) we will get."

Sure. Outdoors I have used their 3MP dome camera (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E7QMFIM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IfwEzbD27N7W7), indoors I have used their slightly cheaper rotating camera (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0145OQXCK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7gwEzbVZHZ8CN). Note that the indoor model I chose doesn't run on POE, but you can run POE to it and then pick up a splitter that separates out the Ethernet and the power at the camera. It can go over WiFi...but I wouldn't recommend that.

I appreciate Amcrest's US tech support, and I've been running them for two years now without issue. They even go so far as to claim Blue Iris support. There's definitely other options, but they're a sound option.

I haven't tried their outdoor bullet cameras, but I'd assume they are solid as well.

I like Amcrest. These are what I use with Blue Iris. The quality is good. Easy to install and setup.

But... you won't need a PoE switch if you're going to install the wireless cameras. They'll come with a power supply and you'll have to figure out how to plug that in near wherever you install your camera.

Personally, I used wired cameras with a PoE switch so I didn't have to worry about getting power close to my camera locations. Also, wired is easier to work with and configure. And I didn't want to worry about wireless interference messing with my camera's connection to the network.

Here is what I used for PoE:

https://www.amazon.ca/Netgear-GS305P-Gigabit-Ethernet-GS305P-100NAS/dp/B01MRO4M73/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1526650105&sr=1-4&keywords=network+poe

And here is the camera (couldn't find it on amazon.ca, so you're choices may vary):

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E7QMFIM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMZ2LTB/ref=ods\_vicc\_blink\_xt2\_compchart

Thank you, my friend, I will consider it. It becomes quite expensive when you add the Alexa too, I currently have Android mobile devices and a Mac, so would need this too.

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I don't know if it's also worth mentioning that something more discreet would be good. So if someone breaks in, they don't know that it's there.

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Again, this is very appreciated.

I just picked up a cam for something similar, this was $30.

https://www.amazon.com/Wansview-Wireless-Security-Surveillance-Monitor/dp/B01JGBIFGO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495137768&sr=8-1&keywords=wansview

The video quality is fantastic, the audio from the camera to you is great, the quality of the "speaking through the phone to the camera" is kinda meh. It doesn't sound like you're necessarily looking for that though, so this should work well for your use case. The wide angle is great, I can see my entire room from the camera on the edge of my nightstand.

I've had to force stop the app for it a couple times but it's worked as soon as I rebooted it. I'm very happy with it for the price.

Here's a before and after from amazon:

Before:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07MMZ2LTB/ref=ods_gw_ha_vicc_blnk_xt2_dcard_announce?pf_rd_p=1e264819-2dde-4c38-83e6-c26549b2d615&pf_rd_r=68HKG3TFZ4W0TDSTJ4W

After:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07MMZ2LTB

I love it. Thanks for the recommendation. FYI I have no interest in that product, it was just the first thing I clicked on form the home page.

I just installed a Yi Outdoor camera on my front porch. I couldn't find a door bell I liked for pretty much the same reasons. I felt this gave me the least amount of compromises. I have had 2 of their indoor cameras for 9 months and have been very happy with them. Their cameras are basically the Nest cameras with local storage so you can skip the subscription.

The motion alerts work well, the clips always start before the motion. The playback is fast and smooth despite being outside and on the other end of my 3500 sq ft home from my router. I don't know yet how long a 32 GB card will retain, but the indoor camera in my kitchen gets over a week on the card, as the most active room in my house. I expect the outdoor cam to double that.

The Skybell HD was my preferred choice before I found this camera. But anything that is cloud only makes me hesitant because they have a reputation of clipping some of the motion off the recording. (Primary concern with Arlo to begin with) Ring Pro was supposed to be slightly better because it's on full time, not on a battery. But the subscription costs were too high.

honestly, PoE IP cams are not expensive anymore, and do not need to be tied to an expensive DVR. If you have a PC that is always running, you can run blue iris with most of these as the DVR software.

these are similar to what I have, and honestly for their price, they make my homeowners insurance cheaper, and they produce a great picture I hope I never have to use. You don't need a stupid fancy system or a high cost system anymore to get a good picture, and what good is a 240p or shitty low res pixelated image going to do you if someone really breaks into your house? can't ID a person if all you can see are a block of pixels.

ReoLink camera with a 16GB SD card built in. They make wired (POE) and wireless if you don't want to buy a POE hub. I just have one right now but I went wired with the hub since I want 4 whenever I have some extra cash. Image is great, app is good and it practically sets itself up.
http://www.amazon.com/Reolink-RLC-410S-4-Megapixel-2560x1440-Waterproof/dp/B016UCNPEE/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1457727439&sr=8-12&keywords=Reolink

Buy Dahua or Hikvision POE cameras.

The Dahua 2mp startlight have excellent night vision for about $130 U.S. each. Get the turret style.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DRC93S8

If Amazon Canada doesn't sell these cameras then you can deal with the amazon vendor Emprire Technology directly on AliExpress.
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1200032
Andy is the owner and he has sold security cameras to thousands of north americans. Its important to get the right firmware and to get support if needed. I'm a customer and have no other connections to Andy.

the mounts are standard camera mounts and you can them for next to nothing in the states from amazon. I bought these cheapos and they work great, i actually like them better than the ones that came with the lighthouse 2.0's. These were 11 dollars for 4.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0776RVX64/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I second getting some webcams. I purchased Yi Home Cams from Amazon and they have been great. It sends an alert to my phone when it detects motion, along with a 6 second clip uploaded to the cloud (for free). You can also subscribe to their enhanced cloud service which will send all recorded video up to their cloud servers.

My cousin bought a Blink camera and mounted it in an unreachable location on the exterior of his house. Although pricier than the Yi, it runs on batteries so no need to worry about running power - the battery supposedly lasts up to 2 years. Like the Yi, it captures video and sends an alert to your phone when it detects motion.

Of course with both, you will need an active internet connection with wifi.

Thanks for all the replies here, after reading reviews of the suggested cams and going down the Amazon rabbit hole I think I'm going to try the Amcrest HDSeries (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017L1JOX4). Will report back with how it works - it appears to be everything I want plus some and the reviews look stellar.

I almost went with the Foscam, but lots of reviews stating the latest firmware update causes issues with the motion sensing. That simply won't do.

Also, SanDisk SD cards on sale on Amazon today. Great timing, me.

I do use an app! Here is the camera I have. It's a little spotty at times if it's not connected with an ethernet cord and it doesn't work if the internet goes out obviously, but it's been excellent for the price and for just everyday peace of mind. If you put in an SD card you can even look back at the last couple of days (to check if he ate something weird, etc.).

Put up a security cam, so many great options available now, the BLINK XT2 is one I use and it works great, actually I have the earlier version XT1 but this is the newest one coming out. the Ring Doorbell is also a great camera.

I've tried a few IP cameras but this one is the most recent and I love it.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JGBIFGO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_OOdwzbV51AN60

Also have used Dahua and Foscam cameras and they have worked well.

Probably something like this

IP Camera, Reolink 4-Megapixel 1440P POE Security IP Camera Outdoor Bullet, Built-in 16GB Micro SD Card, Night Vision 65-100ft ,Viewing Angle 80° 2560x1440, E-mail Alert, Motion Detection(RLC-410S) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016UCNPEE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KgYPybD93RBPP

Normally I wouldn't recommend local recording only because someone can just spot the camera and steal the SD card, but if it's in a balcony you might be ok

FYI night vision at that distance might be dicey. Look up IR floods if you have issues

Check these out: https://www.amazon.ca/YI-Security-Wireless-Waterproof-Surveillance/dp/B01CW49AGG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526159934&sr=8-3&keywords=yi+camera+outdoor

Good price, has night vision and two-way voice. Bought one a few months ago after someone here recommended them and I'm very happy with it.

I got this one
https://www.amazon.com/LeFun-Wireless-Surveillance-Recording-Infrared/dp/B00W9B1GT2
I love it. And later we can use it for security or nanny cam etc. Easy to use and I have it connected to our phones, tablet, my kindle.

this.

I have an IP cam and a basic audio monitor.

audio monitor lets us or anyone watching the baby listen from a distance(ex downstairs or out on the deck). Also easy to pack up and travel with for vacation. must have. even if baby is in the next room the amplification helps wake you when you are tired. I have this one

IP cam lets us check in on the little one to see if we do need to go into the room to help. Also useful to monitor them to see when they do finally settle down to sleep. Let's the grandparents check in on baby remotely as well. I have this one in the corner of the ceiling. I have one admin account for me, then a guest account for the wife and grandparents. I will be looking into rolling my own solution for viewing the live feed soon, but their app works good.

A video baby monitor is an all in one solution. I passed because each unit I looked at seemed to lack something. Plus that was another device to keep track of and keep charged. I can use any device to view the feed from an IP cam. IP cam will not become obsolete once the baby grows up either.


edit- I use an old android phone as a white noise machine for baby, if you plan on going that route.

I'm a noob as well learning so take what I say accordingly. the best cams for value/quality/night performance are the
https://www.amazon.com/EmpireTech-IPC-HDW5231R-ZE-Starlight-Eyeball-Network/dp/B07B7K1P28

motion flood lights and security cams normally don't play nicely because the camera has to compensate for the suddenly much brighter conditions, which takes it a second to auto focus/change settings , and you can miss important stuff when that happens.

seems most people keep ambient always on lights and/or IR illuminators.

check ipcamtalk for lot more info. Google the model # + ipcamtalk.

I'm all for what this project involves (mcu, spi camera, jpeg encoding, spi wifi, smtp, logging, battery & conservation, etc) but by the time you integrate it all you'll have spent over $150 and all your koi will be gone.

amcrest makes an amazing camera that does all this reliably (sans battery), and also costs less than you'd spend on a DIY solution.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017L1JOX4/

OK, thanks.

I'll do the same. You mind replying or PMing me if you find a good one?

Edit: What do you think of these?

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01CW49AGG/

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B072JWBJTY/

I use those cameras every now and then. They have DWDR which is Digital Wide Dynamic Range. Its still really good and the majority of the cameras that i install have this type of WDR. Ive imported chinese Hikvision and imported straight from alibaba so any place you get them is fine its more just about the price. You might get a dud one here and there but that happens to everyone, so any supplier is fine.

I usually prefer [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Hikvision-DS-2CD2332-I-Turret-Network-Camera/dp/B00GYHEG0S/ref=sr_1_10?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1452922370&sr=1-10&keywords=hikvision+3mp) style of camera as the IR is focused on the center of the image and it wont reflect off the plastic shell.

I bought one of these new Wyze kits since it comes with the door sensor. These work amazingly well, its inexpensive, and really help me feel safer. Also, get your memory card of Amazon too. You can get them for a whole lot cheaper than other retailers.

I've had really good luck with the Reolink RLC-410S. I have three. They are on sale right now for $60, and there's a $5 coupon on one.

I run mine at 1080P, and the picture is very clear. And if my PVR goes offline for any reason, the camera itself also detects and records motion to the internal SD card.

Amazon Cloud Cam Security Camera, Works with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4UY0JK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_U7B8BbSSYQB0P

It's great for that! My little one eats 3 times a night!

Indoor 15x15 = wide-angle turret camera. Something like this , which is cheaper than what you listed in your post. Dahua also has some relatively inexpensive ones that I like. Panasonic has their 360-degree offerings you can also take a look at, but they're very pricey.

Driveway + backyard = bullet-style camera. Something like this. I don't know how cold it gets where you're at, but get something that can hack cold temps if it gets chilly.

If you're setting up PoE on an ONVIF-compatible system, you can take advantage of any ONVIF-capable camera (Dahua, Hik, Lorex, HDCam, etc.).

I have used a Reolink camera for over a year now without any issues, connected outdoor via POE. They have a free app, and also you can use their client software running on a local PC in order to record by motion or schedule. Or you can use an open source program like iSpy. It's working out well. They're cheap on Amazon too.

https://www.amazon.com/Reolink-Security-Megapixels-2560x1440-Detection/dp/B01B4BKJOK/ref=lp_12589763011_1_3?srs=12589763011&ie=UTF8&qid=1504273907&sr=8-3

I can't remember where I saw it, but there is a thread somewhere comparing a bunch of different cameras from a bunch of different manufacturers. The thing that stuck out was how different some of them were, even though they had similar, or in some cases identical specifications. Things like fov and resolution rarely matched up with the spec.

This is the camera I currently have in my cart, I'll do some more research before pulling the trigger, but based on that thread, this seems to be the best bang for the buck right now (that fits my current needs)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07C5JWK4K/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A15NUCR7ITLOD6&psc=1

For about $10 you can get sturdy mounts that fit perfectly and you don't run the risk of the sensors suddenly dropping and breaking on you.

https://www.amazon.com/Bracket-Outdoor-Security-Housing-Suvellicance/dp/B0776RVX64/ref=sr_1_18?crid=1NBDUORGF5BSL&keywords=camera+ceiling+mount&qid=1550256485&s=gateway&sprefix=Laptop+TPM+ch%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-18

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$3895 is a lot too much.

I would go with the 2MP Starlights. These (x6 = 1061.94) are what I would recommend. The seller is extremely reputable, and I've bought a significant amount from him over the years.

I would go with this NVR, with a large WD Purple hard drive. $500-520 Go with the 16 channel, as you can always add more cameras, and not need to get a new NVR.

You can get a 8 Port POE switch for around $160.

I'd go with a bigger screen, 32" minimum.

https://www.amazon.com/LeFun-Wireless-Monitor-Surveillance-Recording/dp/B00W9B1GT2/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1485890242&sr=8-9&keywords=video+baby+monitor+phone

This is what I have and I love it! I can talk through it and I like to use it when my baby is sleeping and I am at work so I can see him some during the day. You can hook up as many as you want. It works with Andriod or Apple phones.

My house got robbed last April and I immediately bought wifi security cameras after that. They helped recover a lot of the feeling of safety I had lost. Plus, it's nice to see when packages arrive and whatnot.

The kind i bought are from an Amazon company called Blink. They are motion activated and can be put almost anywhere (even in trees!) so you can watch more than just your front porch if you need.

They have these too Wyze Cam V2 1080P Indoor Smart Home Camera with Wyze Sense Starter Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R3H3N97/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3JRkDb4C19F58
Probably not what you're looking for but I'm happy with ours.

Pretty sure actual security camera mounts are cheaper than the money spent on the materials for those african-engineering mounts.

https://www.amazon.com/Bracket-Outdoor-Security-Housing-Suvellicance/dp/B0776RVX64/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1549053449&sr=8-3&keywords=security+camera+mounts

I use really thin nails and it works fine. The holes are so small that spackle will work great, or toothpaste. There's no way you could find them without a microscope

I mounted these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0776RVX64/

My friend got these though and they just stick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XRFVHXJ/

As others have stated, don't worry too much, filter should just run dry and hopefully shut off.

I would highly suggest grabbing a cheap Wi-Fi camera to set up though. I keep one in my fish room for peace of mind. I will link the one I have below.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071DDBT7M?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

This seems like an inefficient and wasteful way to strain isp customer service for people who have an actual issue. If you really care that much, just get one of those internet cameras that Amazon or Google sell.

https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_cam?hl=en-US

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4UY0JK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_RRqVAb9JPAST4

You could also get an old cellphone buy $5 of prepaid minutes for it, pull the battery out and plug it in to the charger. There are endless macro apps that can send you a text back or just one every 6 hours ect. You could probably find one that tells you if it's charging if you can't do the whole battery thing.

I just saw the articles about Amazon's Blink XT2 today. I am considering to buy it myself.


From their product page:

• No contracts or monthly fees – Free cloud storage for hundreds of clips stored up to a year.
  
• Extended battery life – 2 year battery life on two AA lithium batteries with a combination of two-way talk, live view, and motion recording. Double the usage of the XT on a single set of batteries when recording video.
  
• 2-way audio – Talk to visitors through the Blink app on your smartphone or tablet.
  
• Customizable motion detection – Use activity zones to choose where motion is detected so you receive the alerts that matter.
  
• Works with Alexa – View live streams, motion clips, or arm and disarm your camera through select Alexa-enabled devices.
  
• Day and night coverage – Record and view in up to 1080p HD video during the day and with infrared HD night vision after dark.
  
• Use indoors/outdoors – Blink XT2 stands up to the elements. Place or mount it inside or outside for whole home security.
  
• Easy setup – No tools, wiring, or professional installation required.
  
  
  
  
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMZ2LTB

It's cheaper at Amazon, $42.

Wyze Cam V2 1080P Indoor Smart Home Camera with Wyze Sense Starter Kit
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R3H3N97/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_uoYQDbDX7E5HB

I hope this isn't the announcement. I saw it in Home Depot weeks ago.

This is the one we bought. As long as you set your WiFi passwords to something secure, and make the password on the camera secure also it won't be a problem. People don't just drive around spending their time "hacking" into baby monitors. It's when settings are left default or unsecured that it's easy to mess with people.

Baby Monitor, LeFun™ Wireless WiFi IP Surveillance Camera HD 720P Nanny Cam Video Recording Play/Plug Pan Tilt Remote Motion Detect Alert with Two-Way Audio and Night Vision https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W9B1GT2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_vAWNwbTK239Y7

I have the nest cam and it works great.

But - if money is really tight, a fake camera will work as a deterrent. This one is only $8 - and looks pretty legit. Put it in a really obvious place, maybe even a sign that says "you are on camera".

WALI Bullet Dummy Fake Surveillance Security CCTV Dome Camera Indoor Outdoor with one LED Light + Warning Security Alert Sticker Decals WL-TC-S1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019405SQM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aRwtybC90XX19


If the kid isn't completely stupid, he'll bail once he sees it.

I have this nanny cam. You can set parameters for when it records, it has night vision, you can control it from your phone and move around to see the whole room, and it has a 2 way speaker on it so you can actually talk to your dogs or just listen in on what they're doing. I love it and it's relatively cheap too. Oh and it's wifi enabled so you can move it around your house, you don't have to have confined to one specific area of the house.

FWIW:

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One of the users on here had recommended Dahua 5231 which I bought from "Empire Andy" (he's popular on IPCamTalk forum) which has 1-way audio - like you, I'm still looking for that "perfect" 2-way audio to use with Blue Iris.

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Initially, I bought a single 5231 to replace Nest in my garage, and it's been perfect, so I just bought another to replace Ring's subscription on my porch (I'll still use Ring for "calls" and 2-way like what you're trying to accomplish,) but going to just record locally until I can find similar to what you're trying to find.

You could try to drop the framerate on the cameras to like 10fps and see if that makes a difference. But 4 1080p cameras streaming constantly at 30fps on wifi is never going to work well.

He was lying...but no single wifi router can handle that nicely. you would need to spread the load out across multiple wireless APs. This is why you are ALWAYS better going with wired cameras (PoE) is idea.

Since you already have BlueIris and the PC, you may look into some cheap outdoor wired cameras such as Reolink. You can get outdoor rated PoE cameras for ~$60: https://smile.amazon.com/Reolink-Security-Megapixels-2560x1440-Detection/dp/B01B4BKJOK/

Not actually a bad idea, just don't go for the common ones like this, get something like this or this

Posted once before:

• $35 PoE switch - https://www.amazon.com/BV-Tech-Switch-Ethernet-Uplink-Function/dp/B075G2PM17/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535259448&sr=1-5&keywords=poe+switch
  
  
• (2) $175 Dahua 5231 ZE 2MP Starlight Turret camera - https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B07B7K1P28/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=all&qid=1535259602&sr=8-1
  
  
• $60 Blue Iris - http://blueirissoftware.com/purchase/
  
  

• $10 Blue Iris Mobile App - iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blue-iris/id585350145
  
• $10 Blue Iris Mobile App - Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueirissoftware.blueiris&hl=en
  
  

• $380 Dell OptiPlex 7040 from eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-OptiPlex-7040-Desktop-Intel-6th-Gen-i5-6500-1TB-HDD-8GB-RAM-Windows-7-Pro/223117631628?hash=item33f2d8e08c:g:YEAAAOSwfZta91xQ
  

• Don't need graphics card, just use Intel HW acceleration
  
  

• $118 Western Digital Purple 4TB Surveillance HDD - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822231535&cm_re=surveillance_hard_drive-_-22-231-535-_-Product
  
  
• $230 Bulk Cat6 Solid Ethernet Bulk Cable - https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10234&cs_id=1023403&p_id=9482&seq=1&format=2
  
  Total = $1,183
  
  You can either get more cameras, save some money, or spend the rest on misc installation stuff.
  
  
  
  
  

If you don't need all the bells and whistles of a foscam(tilt/pan,wifi) then I highly recommend a hikvision for around the same price. It does 3 megapixel (2048 x 1536) resolution with h264 compression and can power over ethernet. I got a few of them for a business and I'll never go back to the other ip cams. A few of those with a PoE switch and blue iris and you've got a pretty high end system(for a house) for not much.

For a video monitor, I got a cheap-ass security camera that I can access from my phone. Haven't tried i with the baby, because she is still sleeping in our room, but the night vision can clearly see someone walking through the door with no lights available anywhere. It also has audio and talkback. I don't trust WiFi, so the LAN cable access was a huge plus.

Since our family room is at the back of the house, yes! I use the PTZ quite often. It's on a corner mount, on the garage, about 14 feet up, out front. It covers quite well, and is very noticeable to others (which I like). One day, I could hear what turned out to be a pickup truck idling in front of my house, but off to the side, which made no sense. I tapped the PTZ preset for that position. As soon as I did, he sped off. It records 24/7 to a Synology NAS. Mine is this one, without the audio feature:

SUNBA 601-D20X IP PoE+ High Speed PTZ Outdoor Security Camera, 20x Optical Zoom HD 1080P ONVIF with Audio and Night Vision up to 800ft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HTYW2Q4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gmSZzb0SC2JH0

Wife bought the amazon camera for ~100 Amazon Cloud Cam Security Camera, Works with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4UY0JK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_PgvvDb3GEYFRM

It’s solid, has sound and you can talk through it

The Hikvisions may not work with them, unless you can confirm that it will, I would stick to Lorex cameras. Looking at the Lorex cameras, most Hikvision models seem to have a Lorex equivalent.

A good general purpose PoE camera is the turret-style Hikvision 2332-I. The closest Lorex model seems to be this one.
What features would you like in the camera, and where are you going to install it. As mentioned in my guide, these factors affect the model you should choose.

Daniel

What I mean by "like blink" is something similar to this. Something not requiring to be wired and usable outdoors. Thanks for the info on Arlo.

I got a $30 IP camera and use it for exactly this. Anyone can access it from their phone/tablet/computer with the camera ID and password. If you want it on a bigger display, you can just plug a laptop/tablet into a TV and set it up.

I got this one and it’s been working great: https://www.amazon.com/Wansview-Wireless-Security-Surveillance-Monitor/dp/B01JGBIFGO

Not disagreeing with your comment, but Amazon does have fake security cameras for $8.

There're lots of them on amazon and ebay. I found [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Reolink-Security-Megapixels-2560x1440-Detection/dp/B01B4BKJOK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1521864422&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=poe+camera&psc=1) on amazon. Hope that's what you need.

This is the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DDBT7M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It is inexpensive, works well and was very easy to set up. You can also talk to them through the camera and the app.

I got 2 of these cheapos {$29.99}, and love them...

40 dollars on amazon will get you what you need. Look for TENVIS HD IP Camera - Wireless IP Camera with Two-way Audio, Night Vision Camera, 2.4GHz & 720P Camera for Pet Baby Monitor, Home Security Camera Motion Detection Indoor Camera with Micro SD Card Slot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DDBT7M?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I strongly suggest you get camera mounts like these ( https://www.amazon.com/Bracket-Outdoor-Security-Housing-Suvellicance/dp/B0776RVX64/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1543318104&sr=8-8&keywords=camera+mounts ) so you can mount the cameras high up pointing downward. Otherwise the desk will get in the way.

If it's the super slim you'll probably need a HDD mount thingy since it doesn't come with one by default (you're not replacing a HDD, the 12gb is flash memory).

fair enough. If you're gonna purchase a couple cameras, throw one of these into the mix....

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DRC93S8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_zh5iDbF9E95G1

ONVIF compliant like the others, relatively cheap.

I've looked at quite a few cameras and the Ubiquiti stuff just doesn't hold up against other brands that cost significant'y less. Take a look at ipcamtalk.com if you haven't already, Dahua has some nice stuff, this is pretty solid for the $$$ https://www.amazon.com/EmpireTech-IPC-HDW2231R-ZS-Starlight-Eyeball-Network/dp/B07DRC93S8/ref=sr_1_1?m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&qid=1572451662&s=merchant-items&sr=1-1

Wyze probably because its cheap. You also have Amazons own camera, Amazon Cloud Cam Security Camera

Dont have this one so I cant tell you if its good or bad but reviews seems ok.

EDIT: you wanted pan and tilt...
https://www.amazon.com/Security-Compatible-720P-Surveillance-Detection/dp/B075NF3F95/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1541715530&sr=8-14&keywords=alexa+camera

>or you could go with the 12g model for $200 since you already have a HDD.

For anybody considering going this route, you will need a hard drive bracket, as the 12GB Super Slim does not come with one.

He gets that question a lot. Here's the link:

SUNBA 1080P HD, PoE+, 20X Optical Zoom, Night Vision up to 350m, Audio, Outdoor Waterproof, High Speed IP Network Security PTZ Dome Camera ONVIF(601-D20X) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HTYW2Q4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KDymzb8R88F45

Its okay I have 2 security cameras at my gate. I live on 2 acres. The entire 2 acres are enclosed, and guarded by this. I also own 2 Pitbulls. They are EXTREMELY VICIOUS.

FS: TENVIS Wireless IP Camera Got this and never even took it out of the box because I got another wireless camera as a hand me down. $30.

You can also shorten most Amazon product URLs even further: "https://amzn.com/B07MMZ2LTB" — you just can't do that with Smile.

Well an old iPod is about $100, and probably doesn't have an image sensor as good as this one. Plus, how do you get the iPod to do motion detection and be weather resistant? All of a sudden, the price makes a bit more sense.

Go for a $180, lesser quality turret camera and the ipod makes no sense

I use Amcrest cameras. There's 2-way audio, pan/tilt with great range, night-vision, and motion detection notifications. Technically there's storage/replay as well but I haven't gotten that set up yet.

the bracket is $7 delivered. Right now the 12GB model is the way to go, since it can be had with a game for $170 delivered from amazon. a 500GB bundle is $250. You can get a 500GB drive for $45 delivered easily. adding a $7 bracket still leaves you below the $80 price difference. I suppose if you prefer the games that come with the 500GB (Batman 3: Beyond Gotham & The Sly Collection Bundle) that might make enough of a difference to get the 500GB. But the 500GB will not run without a hard drive, whereas the 12GB will. Something else to consider.

What is the consensus on Reolink cameras?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016UCNPEE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22EYB2OIILVQA

and

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019MMABCI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A22EYB2OIILVQA

might fit the bill

Yes, I'm doing direct to disk recording. Here are the cameras I'm using:

https://www.amazon.com/Reolink-Surveillance-Security-Detection-RLC-410-5MP/dp/B07C5JWK4K

I'm using a Dell Optiplex i7, 12GB Ram, etc.

I've messed around with the FPS, but I read that BI will always auto- adjust it upwards so it's worthless to set the limit.

I don't see an option to change my resolution though, where is that located? I guess I was just surprised that changing from Direct to Disk recording didn't give me that reduction like everyone says. I changed it and then restarted, literally no change.

I heard good things about wanveiw https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JGBIFGO/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1524014856&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=wifi+camera&dpPl=1&dpID=41LfjLyj7KL&ref=plSrch

I'm looking at buying a 12GB PS3 because I have a 750GB laptop drive I was going to put in there. I didn't realize it didn't have a drive bracket. So I need to also get something like this?

Here's a link to the Amazon page for it: https://www.amazon.com/TENVIS-HD-IP-Camera-Detection/dp/B071DDBT7M

From what I saw in the settings UPnP seems to be turned off as well.

I wanted a full PTZ camera that could do license plates as well. Live on a dead end street and have people driving through my yard. I went with this SUNBA: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HTYW2Q4

I have had no issues with it and never use the IR mode because the street and parking lot lights are enough where I am at. Here are some night time shots https://imgur.com/a/3nxBWdU It's really hard to get a moving plate, but with this camera there is a much greater chance then most.

Just get a set of Wyze products:

https://www.amazon.ca/Wyze-1080P-Indoor-Camera-Starter/dp/B07R3H3N97/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=wyze&qid=1562576349&s=gateway&sr=8-5

They have sensors and smart detectors now too, so you can have everything set up for far cheaper than any per month bundle.

> Obviously we need to make going in there regularly a thing

You might also want to consider a motion activated security camera. I installed one of these the other day and all it requires is wifi and a wall plug.

I do wish they would put the sensor kit up on amazon... they only have the V2+sensor kit combo as far as I can tell.

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https://www.amazon.com/Wyze-Indoor-Wireless-Camera-Vision/dp/B07R3H3N97

I love the camera I got and I’ve recommended it to two other people who also bought it and love it. I travel for business so it gives me so much peace of mind to be able to see my house and cats when I’m out of town.

This is the camera I got: TENVIS HD IP Camera - Wireless IP Camera with Two-way Audio, Night Vision Camera, 2.4GHz & 720P Camera for Pet Baby Monitor, Home Security Camera Motion Detection Indoor Camera with Micro SD Card Slot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DDBT7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_rJbKBb16RNGXQ

You could point it at the front door or a point of entry and use the app to be able to see when you hear a noise. I also have monitored security because it just makes me feel a lot safer. Sometimes I’m alone at night and I want to get drunk and smoke a little weed and not get freaked out or feel scare when I hear a noise. The security system makes me feel like I have security guards at every door and window. I pay $40 a month but they make you sign a contract and that sucks a lot.

Next I’m going to get mace or pepper spray. I’m not a paranoid person but I am a moderately attractive female, and I travel for work so I’m often alone, in strange places, I just don’t want to live in fear.

Yi Outdoor camera for $120 from Amazon. It's 1080p and records to micro SD card. Notifies you when it senses movement, and doesn't require a paid subscription. You can sign up for a subscription, but it works totally fine without it. Has infrared LEDs for night vision. https://www.amazon.ca/YI-Security-Wireless-Waterproof-Surveillance/dp/B01CW49AGG/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1521083704&sr=8-7&keywords=yi+camera

I installed it overlooking the driveway, and tucked the power cable to the edge of the garage door. The facade of my garage is all thick ass brick, and I'm not about to try to drill through it. The cable is only about 10 feet long, but you can extend it with a USB extender, which is what I had to do to reach the power outlet inside the garage. Pic of my install https://i.imgur.com/BA3KP5R.png

I've shown family members my camera, and they all want one now.

I have a 4-pack of Reolink R410-S cameras. They're PoE (Power Over Ethernet) wired on my network. Each camera also has a 16gb memory card and acts as its own DVR. There's an interactive app that can load/control the camera's via uPNP - so they work locally or remotely without any cloud involvement. So far, very pleased.

One of the current models is here - you'll need to add a memory card for recording - but it'll get audio and video in high res.

If you're just looking to make the stream public... I stream (rtsp) my weather cam through OBS to youtube when there is something worth streaming.

If you actually want to give public control to a cam... I got nothing for you.

4 of those cameras (3 outdoor, 1 indoor) plugged into a PoE switch.

Everything is recorded with motion detection on a Blue Iris Windows VM supported by my FreeNAS system.

Pictures snapshots during motion detection are uploaded to Google Drive.

My only gripe with Blue Iris is the lack of Unix support and the web interface is really cheap, but at least it works reliably.

The only Wyze on Amazon I could find was for $48.

Their website has it for $20.

Reolink RLC-420 - $60 at Amazon

For just the camera, link here. For the Sense kit which comes with a camera, link here. Note you can select whatever package you want at either link.

Also, my Wyze cam came direct from Canada but the Wyze Sense kit came direct from Illinois (According to the tracking number) so it took an extra couple days.

I don't trust the adhesive strip mounts, so I got these and screwed them in. Works great.

Get this amazon branded security camera; it records any movement and notifies you real-time while movement occurs. Even if they were to steal your camera, footage is automatically uploaded to the cloud immediately. There are no required monthly fees.

Amazon Cloud Cam Security Camera, Works with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4UY0JK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_n61RCb26R1ED4

Deal of the day Blink XT-2 indoor/outdoor camera

These are Poe cameras that also have a micro SD card slot for backup, so you can use these with an nvr or standalone.

https://www.amazon.com/Reolink-Outdoor-Surveillance-Security-RLC-420-5MP/dp/B07FQ2T89L/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=reolink&qid=1565359917&s=gateway&sr=8-4

https://www.amazon.com/Reolink-Surveillance-Security-Detection-RLC-410-5MP/dp/B07C5JWK4K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=reolink&qid=1565359917&s=gateway&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Reolink-Security-Megapixels-2560x1440-Detection/dp/B01B4BKJOK/ref=pd_rhf_dp_s_cp_0_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01B4BKJOK&pd_rd_r=ZTEZGH59XC7F0HCFG5K9&pd_rd_w=Mca0z&pd_rd_wg=TCsrI&psc=1&refRID=ZTEZGH59XC7F0HCFG5K9

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMZ2LTB/ref=ods_vicc_blink_xt2_compchart

Yi makes an outdoor camera.

https://www.amazon.com/YI-Security-Wireless-Waterproof-Surveillance/dp/B01CW49AGG

Though, I would install a rated out door ip camera that way you can add to it as you build your system.

I used the wired version, but check this out and see if it'll do it....
https://www.amazon.com/Reolink-4-Megapixel-2560x1440-Detection-RLC-410S/dp/B016UCNPEE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487361249&sr=8-2&keywords=reolink+4mp+sd

New outdoor blink camera was just released today, double the battery life and talk back. Out may 22nd.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMZ2LTB

These are not IP rated so not waterproof in case of rain. You can set them up beside windows from inside.

Else get this: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01CW49AGG/

Yi is a brand working under Xiaomi.

EmpireTech IP Camera IPC-HDW2231R-ZS 2MP Starlight IR Eyeball Network Camera English Version https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DRC93S8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mrfWCbCYPYK3T

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMZ2LTB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_QWZunKxMqEo4A
2 year battery life apparently, noice

If you're willing to buy another camera, tbh you can never have too many of them, you can buy a starter kit that comes with a motion sensor

https://www.amazon.ca/Wyze-1080P-Indoor-Camera-Starter/dp/B07R3H3N97

I second that recommendation. All together you're looking at less than $50 for the first motion sensor, which also includes a camera and two contact sensors. Then it's only about $10 a sensor after that, with shipping.

Everything you need for $43

They do! https://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-HDSeries-Wireless-Surveillance-IPM-721S/dp/B017L1JOX4/ref=br_lf_m_jywmdeywusa73t8_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&s=hi

https://store.nest.com/product/camera?selectedVariantId=NC1102ES&utm_campaign=product-listing-ad&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=NC1102ES&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_OiynMam2wIVheNkCh1UhwfEEAQYASABEgLaN_D_BwE&dclid=CMjdpZ7GptsCFY64yAodHL0KrQ

or
https://www.amazon.com/Introducing-Amazon-Cloud-Cam/dp/B01C4UY0JK

Thoughts on these ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016UCNPEE/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8#nav-search-keywords

Forgot I also need long network cables.

I have a gigabit switch now but the ports are mostly used for my network already so I think it makes more sense to get an additional POE switch vs the injector.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071DDBT7M/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1520223032&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=home+security+camera+system&dpPl=1&dpID=41mPbcBE%2B0L&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0776RVX64/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526002175&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=oculus+mount&dpPl=1&dpID=51jrBIvIo6L&ref=plSrch

No referral, just a link to Andy who has these cameras, and they have been reported as being very good at light with little or no light.

Regarding the firewall, just put all your cams on a vpn, R u using a nvr or doing Blue Iris?

https://www.amazon.com/EmpireTech-IPC-HDW5231R-ZE-Starlight-Eyeball-Network/dp/B07B7K1P28/ref=sr_1_1?m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1537974972&sr=1-1

Just google those and ya can see alot of people doing day and night testing with them. If ya buy the U.S. version you will pay around 500-600 each, these are all English cameras, I am mounting 3 of them for starters on the front of my house.

I can post a jpg showing who makes which camera also if ya wanna stay away from Hik, since alot of store cameras here are made by them...

Cameras are so cheap now it's worth getting real ones for peace of mind. You can get a Blint XT2 2-camera kit for $180 regular price but I've seen them as low as $100 for two on sale. They're completely wireless so you just screw them in, set up the app, and call it a day.

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Edit: Pedanticity

Bought this kit

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016UCNP3A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

And added on two of these.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B4BKJOK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

I might take it apart and change the drive over to a 4TB drive too, not sure. Paid for 1 day shipping too! Arriving tomorrow.

> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B016UCNPEE/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8#nav-search-keywords

you read my mind, imao, you cant go wrong with those, i regret my self having spent 30 on cheap chinese cameras and not having gone with this, i mean, quiality (2k), field of view, auto focus, u name it.

Dude restraining order NOW. that is some psycho shit. You and your gf are in extreme danger. Get some security cameras and put them at your shop and your home. Here is what I am planning to get.

TENVIS HD IP Camera - Wireless IP Camera with Two-way Audio, Night Vision Camera, 2.4GHz & 720P Camera for Pet Baby Monitor, Home Security Camera Motion Detection Indoor Camera with Micro SD Card Slot https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071DDBT7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ifCLzbJ23JZX7

it went back to $47 already.... :(

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R3H3N97

False. Every store you've ever entered has filmed you. Did you consent? Pack it up, camera companies, security cameras are illegal.

I use this. Admittedly, I don't have a ton of experience with cameras, but this one works just fine (esp for the price). My only other camera experience was with the Furbo, which was a terrible product. I don't use the two-way audio b/c I think it just scared my dog to hear a disembodied voice, but it comes with that feature.