Security Camera Thread - Home Solution Write Up

[CaseHardened]

If the camera can't talk to the brain because the wifi is affected it can't record.

But you recommend 5Ghz, which implies to me the device you speak of is simply blocking 2.4Ghz WiFi, and not scrambling any internal electronics.

If internal electronics are scrambled, no camera, even wired ones, would operate.

Every camera I have owned has removable storage.

 

[SomeSoldier]

But you recommend 5Ghz, which implies to me the device you speak of is simply blocking 2.4Ghz WiFi, and not scrambling any internal electronics.

If internal electronics are scrambled, no camera, even wired ones, would operate.

Every camera I have owned has removable storage.

Depends on how your camera works. If it has to check in with the controller then no. If not then it should save to internal storage. I would say test it.

 

[Tintalieau]

Thanks for the aditional info, i'm doign resarch on some cameras. will be a matter of price vs/ features for the # i can get in my budget.

 

[Vapor]

I've been thinking about reolink. Anyone have experience?

 

[Vapor]

I've been doing some more thinking. Is there any reason I can't set up an nvr on a non internet connected router to run wifi cameras on? I know I won't get remote viewing, but it will still record without letting some creep hack into my cameras?

 

[SonOfSun]

I've been doing some more thinking. Is there any reason I can't set up an nvr on a non internet connected router to run wifi cameras on? I know I won't get remote viewing, but it will still record without letting some creep hack into my cameras?

Yes. This is exactly what I do.

I do have remote access though even though the NVR is completely isolated. It's available via private IP address when I VPN into my home connection. The only exposed service is my VPN which uses pre-shared key files for authentication.

You wouldn't need to do this though unless you wanted remote access that is disconnected from the internet. You can do stand alone systems just fine.

 

[FrankenCub]

Any thought on the Reolink POE systems they sell at Best Buy? Finally having issues with my Swann system, after maybe 8 years of use.
The Swann has actually been really good, but quick looks the Reolink software may be better. I just can't afford to spend $800+

 

[SonOfSun]

Any thought on the Reolink POE systems they sell at Best Buy? Finally having issues with my Swann system, after maybe 8 years of use.
The Swann has actually been really good, but quick looks the Reolink software may be better. I just can't afford to spend $800+

I had one camera of theirs. Was a pain in the ass. Kept disconnecting etc. Their support was useless and they refused tk replace it. I replaced it with another brand, the new one worked fine (same cat5 cable).

This was a long time ago, about 5 years ago. Maybe I just got a dud, that was my experience though.

 

[Vapor]

That's a cheap reolink wifi cam.

 

[FrankenCub]

That's not a bad looking image. I keep going back and forth, Reolink system or buy another Swann system where I can connect my current cables and cameras. And add a couple more.
Quick looking seems like the Reolink software and app look a bit more refined.
Opened up my Swann app yesterday and it must have updated. Everything is set up different. Works fine, but my dvr is taking a shit and constantly goes offline.

 

[Vapor]

That's not a bad looking image.

Yeah and that's a $35 camera.


I have only tried reolink, blink and amcrest wifi cams so far. The best has been by far reolink.

 

[FrankenCub]

Yeah and that's a $35 camera.


I have only tried reolink, blink and amcrest wifi cams so far. The best has been by far reolink.

I've been watching a ton of videos. Lot of comments saying older Reolink cameras were problematic. New systems have the bugs worked out. They have a PTZ camera under $100 that has great reviews. Thinking I may go that way. They have an 8 channel nvr that comes with 4 cameras for $400, then add the PTZ.

 

[Cooolone]

Check the EUFY systems and stand alone cameras... I have a few and they do the job!

 

[FrankenCub]

So I'm about ready to order a new Reolink system. Not sure how long the cables are, is there going to be a big enough difference between cat 5 and cat 6 that I should consider finding a roll of cat 6?
Or snatch a roll from the Frontier truck? Lol

 

[GOPerfect]

I am not technically advanced. Under advanced to be honest. At the new house, lots of blindspots due to not having enough windows, or windows where we want them.

Something simple like Ring cameras. Worth the money, or go more advanced?

 

[GOPerfect]

As per what some are talking about here, I looked at the Reolink cameras. I am looking for simple, no wires, one system better than the other? Ring vs Reolink?

 

[FrankenCub]

I am not technically advanced. Under advanced to be honest. At the new house, lots of blindspots due to not having enough windows, or windows where we want them.

Something simple like Ring cameras. Worth the money, or go more advanced?

I bought an 8 channel Reolink NVR. Comes with 4 cameras and I ordered an extra PTZ camera. I've had it installed for a few weeks now and am very happy with it. Got it from Best Buy, about $620 or so.
You can set it up to send notifications to your email, it will send snapshots, and notifications to your phone through the app.
I got a notification "Camera 2 has detected a car", and an email snapshot. This what was captured lol...

 

[GOPerfect]

I bought an 8 channel Reolink NVR. Comes with 4 cameras and I ordered an extra PTZ camera. I've had it installed for a few weeks now and am very happy with it. Got it from Best Buy, about $620 or so.
You can set it up to send notifications to your email, it will send snapshots, and notifications to your phone through the app.
I got a notification "Camera 2 has detected a car", and an email snapshot. This what was captured lol...
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Easy set up? Is your system wired or wireless?

 

[Acer-m14]

all i have is my friends got the

Blink Outdoor​

cams ,.,. you can watch the cams on your phone .. has sound too .. so you can yell at the person on your porch and hear lol ..

and with them i would suggest to get the parts to save the data on a usb stick and not pay for there cloud storage .,.

that is the big issue i have with security cams .. where is the data being stored ..

 

[FrankenCub]

Easy set up? Is your system wired or wireless?

I didn't see your second post, mine is wired. I'm a bit hesitant of using anything WiFi as the signal can be sniffed, then they see what your cameras see. Wasn't too bad to set up, but it does take some time.

 

[Vapor]

As per what some are talking about here, I looked at the Reolink cameras. I am looking for simple, no wires, one system better than the other? Ring vs Reolink?

My relolink wifi cameras record to SD cards right now. No middle man or cloud. No monthy fees. No big brother. This is what you want

 

[GOPerfect]

My relolink wifi cameras record to SD cards right now. No middle man or cloud. No monthy fees. No big brother. This is what you want

Yes indeed. Exactly what I want. Seems like they are a bit less money than Ring as well.

 

[Vapor]

I didn't see your second post, mine is wired. I'm a bit hesitant of using anything WiFi as the signal can be sniffed, then they see what your cameras see. Wasn't too bad to set up, but it does take some time.

It can be. Base your use on the threat level. I want to keep porch pirates away and meth heads from stealing my catalytic converters. There's also only 3 houses on my street. Anyone out of place hanging around gets noticed.

 

[Vapor]

Yes indeed. Exactly what I want. Seems like they are a bit less money than Ring as well.

This is their cheapest wifi outdoor cam. $35 on Amazon right now. Night vision, motion detect, alarm, 2 way talk, and doubles as a motion light if you want it to.

 

[GOPerfect]

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This is their cheapest wifi outdoor cam. $35 on Amazon right now. Night vision, motion detect, alarm, 2 way talk, and doubles as a motion light if you want it to.

This is basicaly what I am looking for. We have near zero crime, like I said, a few blind spots due to lack of windows on the driveway side. These pictures will come to your phone if someone comes nearby?

 

[GOPerfect]

This is the camera I am looking at, maybe three of them in total///

[Official] Reolink Argus 3 Pro | 5MP Wireless Wi-Fi Battery Camera

Argus 3 Pro is a wire-free 2K+ 5MP Wi-Fi camera, powered by battery or solar panel, featuring 5GHz & 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, person/vehicle/animal detection, color night vision, etc.

reolink.com

 

[Acer-m14]

just saying .. hunting game cameras ..

same friend has a few .. but you have to pay ..

it sends photos to your phone when it goes off ..

few days ago he was out hunting .. seen nothing ..

left the wood at sunset and get into the truck ..

phone beeps ..

deer shows on the game cam .. lol

 

[FrankenCub]

It can be. Base your use on the threat level. I want to keep porch pirates away and meth heads from stealing my catalytic converters. There's also only 3 houses on my street. Anyone out of place hanging around gets noticed.

I'm rarely at my home anymore, usually a bit over an hour away. I do have signs at the end of my driveway stating property under video surveillance, little do they know... it is. It records to a 4tb hdd and it catches any movement. Sometimes too much, damn bugs lol. But that's ok. I know when something moves lol.

 

[Vapor]

This is the camera I am looking at, maybe three of them in total///

[Official] Reolink Argus 3 Pro | 5MP Wireless Wi-Fi Battery Camera

Argus 3 Pro is a wire-free 2K+ 5MP Wi-Fi camera, powered by battery or solar panel, featuring 5GHz & 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, person/vehicle/animal detection, color night vision, etc.

reolink.com

Argus is good too. Wifi 5 is a bit more secure, but they have some now that run on wifi 6 that might be better. I would consider and E1 ptz too. The e1 can pan, tilt, zoom, and follow/track.

 

[GOPerfect]

Argus is good too. Wifi 5 is a bit more secure, but they have some now that run on wifi 6 that might be better. I would consider and E1 ptz too. The e1 can pan, tilt, zoom, and follow/track.

Thank you.

I head down in the morning for forever. I will look deeper into this this weekend