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Wireless Security Cameras
#3291673
12/13/20 11:11 AM
12/13/20 11:11 AM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 20,301 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
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Impatient Stinky Britches Wearin’ Off-Roadin’ Guru
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Looking for recommendations on wireless cameras.....ideally would like 2-3 cameras - 1 for the driveway, one for the pool and then a 3rd looking out in the front yard for the sole purpose of looking at a deer feeder. They'll need to be weatherproof, I want to be able to monitor them from my phone (presumably through an app). I'd want to be able to set them up to notify me if motion was detected but also just pull them up and watch live at any time. They'd need to have a decent range (the farthest camera would be about 35yds from the front door.
We briefly tried a Blink XT2 at our old house on the front door but I was unimpressed, however it was mainly because where it was setup, people walking to the front door were walking straight at the camera and apparently they all struggle with head-on motion....maybe they'd work fine for what I posted above.
I think the Arlo Pros would meet all these requirements, but a 3 camera set is like $500. Honestly, I'd love to find something cheaper. I've found some on Amazon that claim they can do all the above for $50-70/camera, but I'd be skeptical unless I had some direct feedback from someone that actually used them.
Last edited by GomerPyle; 12/13/20 11:13 AM.
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Wireless Security Cameras
[Re: GomerPyle]
#3292483
12/14/20 09:09 AM
12/14/20 09:09 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 446 Lake View, AL
Justice
4 point
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4 point
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Posts: 446
Lake View, AL
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We have five of the Blink XT outdoor cameras set up. They've worked great and have been up for about 6 months. Night vision is excellent and the speaker function has come in handy as well. I have our cameras set up to have a "cross fire" type affect. It covers every square foot of our yard, back door, garage, driveway and front door. So far so good. I bought steel RAM type aftermarket mounts and covers that have a sun shade on them. They allow you to position the cameras at any angle you want, unlike the plastic factory mounts.
Last edited by Justice; 12/14/20 09:57 AM. Reason: clarification
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Re: Wireless Security Cameras
[Re: GomerPyle]
#3293500
12/15/20 10:57 AM
12/15/20 10:57 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 21,456 HSV AL
jmudler
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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HSV AL
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I am looking hard at Wyze. Cheaper than Blink and 14 days cloud storage for free. You can add "cam plus" for $2 a camera per month.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
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Re: Wireless Security Cameras
[Re: jmudler]
#3293503
12/15/20 11:03 AM
12/15/20 11:03 AM
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Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 14,097 Some Marriott/Auburn
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Booner
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I am looking hard at Wyze. Cheaper than Blink and 14 days cloud storage for free. You can add "cam plus" for $2 a camera per month. I’ve been pleased with my Wyze cameras They’re also more than cameras. The smart bulbs with sensors work great. Walk in the front door and a lamp turns on. Smart plugs, smart bulbs, thermostat and a bunch of other stuff.
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Re: Wireless Security Cameras
[Re: jrs89]
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12/15/20 11:49 AM
12/15/20 11:49 AM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 20,301 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
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I’ve been pleased with my Wyze cameras Questions for you two... 1. What kind of range do they have in terms of picking up motion? 2. Do they have a smartphone app and does it notify you when they sense motion so you can immediately watch "live" 3. Assuming "yes", how long the delay is between picking up motion and getting a notification? 4. Can you "manually" just open the app and watch live any time you want? 5. Do they have 2-way communication? 6. Any idea how far the cameras can be placed from the "hub"? 7. Do they have cloud storage where you can go back and watch past events? If so, is there a fee and how long does it save?
Last edited by GomerPyle; 12/15/20 11:53 AM.
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Re: Wireless Security Cameras
[Re: GomerPyle]
#3293759
12/15/20 04:23 PM
12/15/20 04:23 PM
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Posts: 14,206 Pikes Peak
JDR4Bama
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Posts: 14,206
Pikes Peak
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I jumped on the Ring bus. I'm not sure if it was a great idea however. It primarily utilizes our wireless network for connectivity, but the alarm base can covert to cellular if the wireless goes down. Early on we only had a Ring doorbell and floodlight. We could pull live feeds quickly. Now I've added another 20-30 devices as part of that Ring system and I've noticed significant latency in pulling live views. I pay to host content in the cloud in case I need it for legal reasons.
If I were building a home and install a wired system with local and off-site storage.
Been here long enough to go from "bring 'da pain" to " bring 'da pain meds.
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Re: Wireless Security Cameras
[Re: GomerPyle]
#3294378
12/16/20 08:53 AM
12/16/20 08:53 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 12,918 Old Florida
Geno
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Posts: 12,918
Old Florida
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Amcrest IP2m-841B-V3 or any of the similar variants. They don't claim to be weatherproof but a ton of people use them outside with no issues mounted under an eave. Motorized pan, tilt, software zoom (no actual zoom lens) and 2 way audio. They are 5 times the camera you can get with any level of arlo, blink or wyze. Set up a nvr or dvr recorder onsite and you have 24/7 recording ability. Get on IPcamtalk, read all of the stickies/faq/self help and see what others who are knowledgeable are using in that price range. 45 clams from the manufacturer and you can find them for a little less occasionally. https://amcrest.com/amcrest-1080p-wifi-video-security-ip-camera-pt-ip2m-841b-v3.html
Whoever is happy will make others happy too. Anne Frank
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