Exterior security camera systems

[def90]

You wouldn't find the DVR Ray.


But I would find you.........

Yes, it’s pretty easy to hide an NVR.

[Gman]

If it's convenient to hardwire everything via twisted pair and PoE, that would probably be optimal. Have recordings go to on-prem NAS with replication to the cloud.

[BPTactical]

Reluctant to do a Cloud based system for a couple reasons:
A- Monthly fee
B- Ability of somebody breaching the info.
C- Dont know who will have access.

How secure are wireless systems?

[Gman]

Responses for Ring:

Reluctant to do a Cloud based system for a couple reasons:
A- Monthly fee - discounted for yearly payment
B- Ability of somebody breaching the info. - the cameras are as secure as your home network
C- Dont know who will have access. - only users that you designate have access (which is granular) and 2FA is now required - reports for police having access is only through video shared by anonymised users in the Neighbors app

How secure are wireless systems?

[bobbyfairbanks]

Bert when it’s really cold a lot of those cameras stop working. Most criminals aren’t out then either but something to think about.

[Gman]

Bert when it’s really cold a lot of those cameras stop working. Most criminals aren’t out then either but something to think about.

I checked the tech specs on mine and they're good down to -5 F.

A wired system running to a computer using something like Blue Iris which can also send notifications would be pretty slick, but it may be pricey. The software is often licensed, so figure that in.

[00tec]

I checked the tech specs on mine and they're good down to -5 F.

A wired system running to a computer using something like Blue Iris which can also send notifications would be pretty slick, but it may be pricey. The software is often licensed, so figure that in.

Ispy is free software

https://www.ispyconnect.com/

[ray1970]

For the record, if I went to BP?s house it would likely be to return something I borrowed. I would also notify him I was coming.

I will be following this thread since I have seriously been considering some sort of camera system. Not really looking for any sort of alarm type thing that notifies anybody other than me so hoping maybe I can also avoid pesky monthly fees.

[xiondavis]

Here are two local NVR systems that I have had very good luck with and are easy to setup and maintain.

Synology Surveillance Station - can use just about any cameras, they have a list online. There is a fee per camera. We are using hardwired PoE 4k hikvision cameras and it has been rock solid with no maintenance required for 2 years.

Ubiquiti UniFi Protect - must use their hardwired cameras (they do have one wireless model). I use this at home with their flex g3 cams. It’s dead simple plug and play setup.

Both Systems have phone apps for remote live viewing, historical viewing, and email notifications.

[Delfuego]

Cannot believe nobody asked for you budget...


2 Good options here.

Here are two local NVR systems that I have had very good luck with and are easy to setup and maintain.

Synology Surveillance Station - can use just about any cameras, they have a list online. There is a fee per camera. We are using hardwired PoE 4k hikvision cameras and it has been rock solid with no maintenance required for 2 years.

Ubiquiti UniFi Protect - must use their hardwired cameras (they do have one wireless model). I use this at home with their flex g3 cams. It’s dead simple plug and play setup.

Both Systems have phone apps for remote live viewing, historical viewing, and email notifications.