Anyone recommend any home security cameras?

[EMS]

Don't think I'd ever get a dog tbh, a lot of hard work and commitment, having to go out for regular exercise depending on what breed you get. I've got my hands full with my little one and got another one on the way next month lol, nevermind a pet.

I wouldn't trust myself to look after a goldfish lol

I have 1 step daughter@7yrs and the mini me who was 1 just last week sunday, a droidess, my dog and their 4 rabbits to look after Dogs do need exercise but so do humans and it usually helps with social interaction with other people....even at a bit of a distance. If I didn't have the dog.....I wouldn't go out voluntarily....I would only do doctors and dentist, even my shopping would be delivered. So, dogs do help in multiple ways. 10 minute walk twice a day is usually enough for most dogs, mine is nuts....if its hot out and he's just walked a fair distance, he'll get home have a drink and want to go back out lol Of course that doesn't happen because of the heat issue...although, we don't see a lot of hot weather here....usually rainy. Yeah it can be tricky balancing so much. If they are here, most of my attention is on them, if they are not here...no problem or I wait until bed time then its time to chill, sit at the pc look through requests, have a quiet drink and that helps my back for a while before I have to get up and go elsewhere or lie down.

Goldfish aren't a very good example as you don't hear goldfish, you don't trip over goldfish, they are in a little bowl tucked away somewhere out of view usually lol I would probably forget a goldfish too lol

When I have my camera I'll try to take a shot of the view. Maybe that could be a new thread....post a pic from your security cam

 

[DandelionMan77]

I live with my partner our 1year old girl (almost 2) and the new little man on the way next month. I just tend to keep myself to myself, a little interaction in work and socializing is enough for me, I only work twice a week at the moment. I just enjoy my own company and tend to get a bit over anxious in large crowds, not that I can't socialize in large crowds I just prefer to be on my own or just with my partner.

I think a pet could be a possibility in the future but not at the moment, don't fancy getting my furniture destroyed etc and my house smelling of dog, not saying that's the case for everyone as there is obviously steps you can take to prevent some of that but it's never a guarentee.

 

[Tango]

I have a ring doorbell, its excellent. And its more discreet than a camera.

The only downside is an optional yearly subscription to store data, there is no option to use your own storage.

 

[EMS]

I have a ring doorbell, its excellent. And its more discreet than a camera.

The only downside is an optional yearly subscription to store data, there is no option to use your own storage.

The storage is a big issue and don't those door bells only show who is there when they ring the bell? I can't see many burglars doing that somehow

 

[DandelionMan77]

Forgot to mentioned, my missus has got on of them for the door too lol. Hoping it's enough to deter people, either way hopefully I'll have some footage of some sort if someone did try to rob me or vandalise my house.

Wanted CCTV anyway because the previous tenants to us weren't liked that much and kids were coming round and egging the house (heard this off the neighbours). Hopefully they realise we are new tenants and don't bother us.

 

[Tango]

The storage is a big issue and don't those door bells only show who is there when they ring the bell? I can't see many burglars doing that somehow

It motion activates, you can set exclusion zones & it ignores cats etc. footage is uploaded so never lost, it has many settings to suit yourself.

 

[EMS]

It motion activates, you can set exclusion zones & it ignores cats etc. footage is uploaded so never lost, it has many settings to suit yourself.

Didn't know they were that good tbh.....I wonder if the software that sends it to their server can be edited and set to your own server

 

[uncledude]

i install security systems and the one i use is professional grade. IQeye 5 meg pixel day/night with infared cut filter for night use. the software is Milestone.
not cheap but it provides excellent coverage. with a server and Tera Byte disks you can archive weeks of storage.

if you want to install a less expensive solution, ARLO is one of the best. wireless and easy to install. you can get an optional solar panel to charge the camera for outdoor use.
the ARLO 4 is the best cam, but the archive requires a monthly subscription. the ARLO 3 (also wireless) uses a HUB for archive. the cams are excellent too. this is the best solution IMO.

there are many options on the market. video archive is the most important thing, as you are not going to be sitting in front of the cam.
battery life is a function of the amount of recording the cam does. the more sensitive and action the cam sees, the less battery life. you can set the options in the camera,
motion detection grids. noise sensitivity and resolution all effect battery life.
most cam solutions offer email notifications.

 

[Tania Tee]

UncleDude - would you recommend HIKVISION as a decent brand to use? Also which is better wired or wireless (pro's & con's). Any insight or things to consider would be helpful

 

[Weaserlorian]

I have wireless (no running wires) indoor and outdoor D-link cameras they work great.

 

[uncledude]

i haven't seen them but they look like a less expensive system. the cams will do the job if you are looking for a complete system. the wired uses power over ethernet (POE). they use a Network VIdeo Recorder (NVR) that archives the recordings. i didn't see any wireless cams on their site. i couldn't recommend the system as i don't have any experience this them, but it looks like a typical cam system offered by many vendors.

from a review site: Poor software which could be improved. The actual hardware behind this software is fine, but the front end lets it down.

wired vs: wireless is a matter of where you are going to install the cams. indoor installs are a great option for wireless, as you can provide a power source for the cam. if you are going to install cams outdoors, wireless is the way to go: much cheaper to install. the issue is battery life. if you are going to install cams in your residence, swapping batteries is not a problem. if it's a remote site, battery life is an issue. you can adjust the settings on the cam to reduce video recording. there are options for solar panels for outdoor cams from ARLO. i really like this option.

amazon has a 6 cam system with an NVR for $700 US. not a bad price.

i still like ARLO cams as they are wireless, 2 way audio, spot light, and the support is pretty good.

 

[Tania Tee]

Thanks Weasie

Thank you UncleDude for the detailed explanation. Cams will be for outdoor install so sounds like wireless is the way to go and will be at a residence not remote.

I will take a look at ARLO