Outdoor security camera to consider

[Naples Guy]

It's been a while since I last posted at RWI due to life getting in the way but I'm hoping you folks can help me a bit. My home was recently damaged while away with wifey for medical issues. Preferences:

- Looking to install outdoor camera on garage in front, front door and maybe in the back as well.
- Don't really want flood light if possible.
-Have decent wifi in the house.
- Probably want to keep the info somewhere in the cloud.
- Thinking that cameras that are movement activated is way to go.
- Want to be able to activate live camera via phone app if away from home and wanting to check things out.
- prefer wireless but will wire it if I really have to.

Any thoughts or strong preferences? I'm seeing lots of choices out there and so many reviews but thinking so many reviews are bought and paid for these days!

Thanks!

WIll

 

[Cziggy]

I really prefer the Ubqiuiti solution which is hard wired and recordings are kept on premise with a server and not the cloud. No cloud or month to month fees and the overall cost is pretty good but you would need to run network cabling to the locations which might be a downside for you.

 

[Cheesegrater]

I'd get a couple of Pitbulls and dobermans plus rigged afew shotguns around the house with a trip wire.

And while you're at it, some bear traps would do the trick too.

I;d put the dobermans inside the house.

 

[Rx4Time]

Wyze og. They are the best budget option I've found. Very user friendly, only complaint is there isn't a PC interface, only android and iPhone. You can get around this by installing in Android emulator and then installing the app in the emulator. Slightly annoying but does work as I have this setup.

 

[Raddave]

Trip wires and boobie traps ?

 

[Pinion Minion]

Wyze and Ubiquiti as mentioned above are great solutions- Wyze being the budget minded option. I have played with both- currently have a proprietary system at my home but use Ring at a weekend home. Ring is easy to set up and its 35usd/yr for cloud storage-a bit pricey for the cam quality and i had one camera fail with no recourse from the company- but its a reasonable option.

 

[Deep]

My time to shine, finally something I can contribute

Although wireless is improving with each generation, it simply can't compete with wired options. You mentioned you're not adversed to running wires, I would recommend it.

A simple CAT5e ethernet cable will provide both power and comms. There's numerous wireless cameras but I wouldn't recommend a battery solution for your needs.

This is literally what I do for a living, I'm more than happy to offer recommendations whatever your budget may be. Can you pm me a rough drawing of your house?

I will need to know what you're looking to cover as well as where we have access to the home network. There's numerous solutions available, comes down to your wants and budget.

 

[Naples Guy]

I really prefer the Ubqiuiti solution which is hard wired and recordings are kept on premise with a server and not the cloud. No cloud or month to month fees and the overall cost is pretty good but you would need to run network cabling to the locations which might be a downside for you.

I appreciate the feedback. Yours is one of the options I have considered but as you state, running the cabling plus the up cost of buying a server have me thinking.

 

[Cziggy]

I appreciate the feedback. Yours is one of the options I have considered but as you state, running the cabling plus the up cost of buying a server have me thinking.

Ive done this setup for myself and it beats any wireless/cloud based solution by a long shot, You control your data and have access to it, regardless of internet outages. A bit of up front work to get things setup but if you have real winters where you are, you dont have to recharge batteries in the when its -30 outside or have to climb all over the place to keep them charged.

 

[HootschiGootschi]

How can someone with exactly 2 posts say:

“It's been a while since I last posted at RWI..“
I don’t get it

To your question about surveillance cameras:
based on your description their might be many ways to get cameras all around your area.
there are cheap HD cams out there, with WiFi, accu, night vision, smart card writing & cloud upload. (Search google for VicoHome in example)

However,
I would suggest to ask that question in a forum that is more related to those topics than this one

 

[Storm.]

My time to shine, finally something I can contribute

Although wireless is improving with each generation, it simply can't compete with wired options. You mentioned you're not adversed to running wires, I would recommend it.

A simple CAT5e ethernet cable will provide both power and comms. There's numerous wireless cameras but I wouldn't recommend a battery solution for your needs.

This is literally what I do for a living, I'm more than happy to offer recommendations whatever your budget may be. Can you pm me a rough drawing of your house?

I will need to know what you're looking to cover as well as where we have access to the home network. There's numerous solutions available, comes down to your wants and budget.

Yes and address and room where the watches are please. For security reasons.

 

[Deep]

Yes and address and room where the watches are please. For security reasons.

A crude drawing will suffice, no need for specifics surprised Storm didn't ask for mother's maiden name and name of first pet!

 

[Naples Guy]

Ive done this setup for myself and it beats any wireless/cloud based solution by a long shot, You control your data and have access to it, regardless of internet outages. A bit of up front work to get things setup but if you have real winters where you are, you dont have to recharge batteries in the when its -30 outside or have to climb all over the place to keep them charged.

LOL. Live in Naples, FL.

 

[Cheesegrater]

Yes and address and room where the watches are please. For security reasons.

You wanna plan a robbery on a rep collection? In Florida?

 

[Cziggy]

LOL. Live in Naples, FL.

Yeah ok, you are good Ive got -30 in the winter to kill batteries to be worried over

 

[Naples Guy]

How can someone with exactly 2 posts say:

“It's been a while since I last posted at RWI..“
I don’t get it

To your question about surveillance cameras:
based on your description their might be many ways to get cameras all around your area.
there are cheap HD cams out there, with WiFi, accu, night vision, smart card writing & cloud upload. (Search google for VicoHome in example)

However,
I would suggest to ask that question in a forum that is more related to those topics than this one

I was a member of the forum in the 2000s in a different iteration.

 

[Naples Guy]

I was a member of the forum in the 2000s in a different iteration.

With regards to correct forum, if you mean a correct group at RWI, I thought this would be it. I did not think to search for a forum specializing in home security but that's not a bad idea.

 

[TESLA760]

My home is wired with 8 cameras. I prefer the wired option because it plays live on a monitor that's in my kitchen / Family Room area. There's an app you can access them on and see at any moment. I think it as a #TB Hard drive so it usually keeps 3 months or so of footage. I bought them 5 years ago and they still work perfectly. The brand is Swan.