Costco sells some inexpensive DIY systems.
Can view/setup online, send email snapshot alerts, set up motion sensing recording, night vision capable, etc.
They've worked well for me.
https://www.costco.com/surveillance-...C0&identifier=
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Costco sells some inexpensive DIY systems.
Can view/setup online, send email snapshot alerts, set up motion sensing recording, night vision capable, etc.
They've worked well for me.
https://www.costco.com/surveillance-...C0&identifier=
+1 for blue iris but it does take a little tech-knowledge or at least getting used to. Works great on my iphone too.
Another option - I've used these guys and found they have pretty honest sales guys and advice and decent post-sale tech support. They were a source for cameras and parts for me, but I know they recommend all-in solutions too that are likely better than big-box store stuff. I'm not sure how big their outfit is, but I'll PM you my contact there.
http://www.nellyssecurity.com/
Thank you for the Intel. I don't live too far away. I am glad your family and neighbor are alright.
No problem, same here.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonsey
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For those that want plug'n'play, look into the "RING" systems. They aren't super cheap but very user friendly, auto records into the cloud for you, can watch from your phone, etc.
BlueIris and Dahua Cameras.
Inexpensive.
Good night vision capabilities.
POE makes it easy.
Wired is better than wireless.
As Brian said, it takes a little more effort than the boxed analog systems that many people buy, but the list of benefits is large.
I 2nd this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grant H.
High Def POE cameras are like $100, blue iris software is $60? and a POE Switch $100, Cable $50, Network jacks $10. Older decent pc, you're done.
The computer running my system went down. I just re-installed the software on another system temporarily and bam, I'm up and running again.
groupon has a deal right nowQuote:
Originally Posted by Dave_L
https://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-rin...utm_source=GPN
Apparently they rarely go on sale
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/01/1...ght-on-camera/
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There's some ar-15.co press for you...Quote:
Originally Posted by MOLON LABE
Wife's freaked out the guys homies are going to retaliate.Quote:
Originally Posted by 00tec
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They may want to reconsider if they actually look at the link posted leads to.Quote:
Originally Posted by MOLON LABE
I would definitely look into some of the door reinforcements that are out there (if you havent already)
Who narc'd?Quote:
Originally Posted by 00tec
We all know CBS Denver isn't trolling the site for stories. If they are, we are screwed. Especially that Kazoo guy.
I'd check with your fireman buddies before you run out and put bars on your windows.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Skip
I'm surprised they even said the word AR-15 on TV. They are that dangerous.
http://armorconcepts.com/Door-Jamb-Armor/Quote:
Originally Posted by 00tec
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Originally Posted by 00tec
Exactly... My first thought when I saw the link: "Great, let the trolling begin..."
I'm sure this wasn't the first time this brain surgeon has done this, probably in the system and will be identified soon if not already. About 6 years ago I had an attempted break-in when a guy tried to pry open the security door, the camera system I had then got a good image and a few months later he got nabbed after another burglary.
When you do armed home invasions, they are going to do fingerprints. Aren't they? Or is CBI just for background checks?
Truth is his "homies" don't have his back like that. There really is no honor among these people.Quote:
Originally Posted by MOLON LABE
House got dusted for prints, APD says it takes some time to get the results back.Quote:
Originally Posted by BushMasterBoy
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True story, and chances are, once they see his mug all over the news, they'll likely want nothing to do with him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zundfolge
Probably dime him out for the $$$Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
^^^^BullseyeQuote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
Also a possibility...Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
I just got an email with this offer. It's not what I'd do for a long-term system but if you needed something quick, it would be a good way to get a camera installed and worry about the DVR/recorder later. It records on the camera onto a 32GB card, which you access remotely. It shouldn't be an issue to convert it to a system with a server/recorder later. You could probably get it a little cheaper if you wanted to mess with grey-market sellers too, but this one would come more or less plug and play, cables, card and all.
http://www.nellyssecurity.com/nsc-21...ra-system.html
FYI the NSC-214-DM is a rebranded white box of the Hikvision DS-2CD2142FWD. I have a ton of these cameras, as well as the previous generation. No affiliation with Nellys other than as a customer - found them based on positive reviews on another forum and the sales guy I use is pretty helpful and seems honest.
Sam's Club and Costco have some systems which aren't *too* much more than that; multiple cameras, box w/ remote viewing capability, etc.
The key is something which can send offsite pictures and/or video immediately so the card cannot be swiped and the evidence going bye-bye.
Did they catch the guy?
Not yet, that I've heard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonsey
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Troubling. I hope you don't see him again.Quote:
Originally Posted by MOLON LABE
MOLON LABE... what happened to your video/picture on page 1?
PM sent.Quote:
Originally Posted by kidicarus13
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Late response, but I have a story for you. Years ago, we lived in a first floor apartment. Back then, the cat was an inside/outside cat and he'd spend all day outside, then scratch at the door when he wanted in. It was a regular practice that when we heard his scratch, we'd just open the door to let him in without looking. I didn't like this and one day got a fantastic idea to make my point. After returning from a run, instead of knocking, I scratched at the door just like my cat did. I even scratched low on the door like he did. It took a few times before my wife heard, but as soon as the door opened, I shot my hand in the gap and grabbed her right in the mouth. I was able to pin her head against the wall, with my hand over her mouth, all in one motion before she even knew what was happening. It scared the Be-JESUS out of her, but she got my point without a long, drawn out discussion or argument. Thinking back, I'm not even sure if I had brought up my concerns before I played that little stunt. Either way, she changed her habits immediately and the exercise was so effective that she wasn't even mad.Quote:
Originally Posted by hurley842002
Hmmm... I'm not sure that grabbing one's wife by the face and intentionally scaring her to "make a point" is a great solution to the stated problem. Demonstration is a legitimate strategy for persuasion, and I'm glad it worked out for you, I'm just saying that specific method may not enjoy broad success.
yeah, I'm thinking that might lead to a demonstration (for educational purposes only), of the effect getting kicked in the nuts might have ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rumline
I do realize that the way I describe the event makes me sound like a horrible monster. I assure you no one was harmed or anything like that. My wife is a fighter, so I had enough time get my hand on her mouth and then about one second to let go before she broke my arm with the door.
I don't think you did anything wrong. Sometimes a demonstration of things is better than trying to communicate the need for security by simple words.
...all depends on the wifester. If I tried that kind of blind demonstration with my wife, I would be cut off - probably in every sense of the word! She doesn't generally like surprises, even some good ones.
It's important to recognize the difference between violence, and simulated violence. Years later, we even paid someone to come inflict several sessions of simulated violence against not only us, but the kids as well, in the form of a women's self-defence course.