Security Camera for Home

Lseonken on 08/02/2016 - 15:11

Hi Bargain Hunters,

I am in the market for security camera system for my home. Can anyone please suggest? I bought one Uniden wireless security camera system but that turned out to be a dud and had to send back. Need something more reliable.

Budget: $500 (+/- 100)
Should be able to record and store
Night vision
Motion sensors
Remote Viewing via 3G
Cable is preferred, not wireless
Email alert is nice feature but can live without
Need 2 cameras, maximum four
Must be good quality, e.g. can recognise a face and video must be smooth possible.
Don't need a talk-back function
Don't need voice record function

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • sraymond on 08/02/2016 - 16:15

    I know you said wireless wasn't preferred but this one is worth a look.

    http://www.cnet.com/au/products/netgear-arlo-smart-home-secu…

    JB has the three camera pack on sale.
    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/computers-tablets/connected-home/n…

    • minas01 on 08/02/2016 - 16:46
      +1

      2 camera pack can be purchased in the current Ebay 20% off sale at the link. Comes down to $327.
      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Netgear-VMS3230-Arlo-Smart-Home-S…

    • seonken on 08/02/2016 - 16:59
      +1

      Very expensive to maintain. $40 for the battery for each camera every 4 months. Would prefer cable connection. An electrician would charge $200 for two points.

      • 1Kenobi on 10/02/2016 - 17:05

        Did you come to a conclusion you can share about the best cameras?

      • azazal on 19/02/2016 - 21:38

        Jaycar sell a set of 6 batteries for $17 - however you can also get rechargeable batteries.

        My battery charger was $34 and the batteries were $24.50 for 2 sets (8)- both delivered from Australia.

        • FuzzyWolf on 12/04/2017 - 11:43

          Well I'm a bit late for this but which rechargeable batteries do you use? EBay ones?

  • boomramada on 08/02/2016 - 16:23

    https://www.foscamaustralia.com.au/ you can't go wrong with these cameras, usually they are cheaper on ebay.

  • Davo1111 on 08/02/2016 - 18:05

    xiaomi xiaoyi smart camera is <$50AUD

    2 points

    • no storage off the device. i.e. if someone steals the device, and you're not watching the camera at the time, then you're stuffed.
    • Chinglish firmware, but it gets better each update. Requires a Mi account

    https://youtu.be/sX-cDbm7BPY?t=667 That's the quality i get.

  • 1Kenobi on 08/02/2016 - 18:36

    My dlink cameras are ok. Firmware has improved over time. Can mix and match a variety of cameras.
    Now they have a recording base but I haven't tried it
    http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/d-link-mydlink-camera-…

    I use a Belkin wemo switch to turn them on or off.

    Arlo seems to have turned up in the firmware of my router so I'm not sure if you need to buy the home base or if a cam and existing netgear wireless router will do. Battery seems an issue unless you really need no wires.

    Read review on the apps before you buy anything.

  • hhbb555 on 26/02/2016 - 07:21

    I use hikvision camera and I find it to be reliable and has one of the best image quality out there.
    It has an internal storage and can work wirelessly or wired.

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