CCTV Cameras for Home -Which Ones to Buy and Where Would You Install Them?

Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 02:12
Last edited 30/05/2018 - 02:18

Hi Fellow OZ Bargainers,

I need your help to decide which outdoor cameras I should install in my place and suggestions on where to install them.

I'm not up to date with this type of tech.

Requirements from cameras,

  • To be rechargeable on wireless or long lasting battery
  • Easy to install (not a handy person)
  • Night vision (camera to record well on low light)
  • Mobile notification (app)
  • As per the attached layout, I think I'd need cameras with different sensor's lengths (distance for the sensor to start recording)
    https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/153788/59372/house_lay…

Also, where would you install them?

I live in a corner, is it legal to have cameras in my place that might record people walking on the sidewalk?

1 floor house, with a park at the front, on NBN (if it matters).

Ideally, willing to spend up to $1200 but flexible. Hopefully on sale due to EOFY sales.

Please give me ideas!

Thanks!

Electrical & Electronics Home Security Camera

Comments

  • ShannonN on 30/05/2018 - 02:38
    -1

    So you have moved from the cockroach infested apartment then?
    To escape ths roaches or you killed them all?

    • [Deactivated] on 30/05/2018 - 03:05

      I'm guessing moved to the US of A

      people walking on the sidewalk

  • sraymond on 30/05/2018 - 07:34
    +2

    Arlo

  • Godric on 30/05/2018 - 07:58
    -2

    one in the dunny

  • chrisd262 on 30/05/2018 - 09:29

    I use these https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/310265 but they don't record.

    You can record into the street - public space - but cannot record into neighbours property.
    I have mine under eaves.

    • Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 10:40

      Thanks. Good advice!

  • hashtagbargain on 30/05/2018 - 09:38

    Arlo Pro 2 cameras like here.

    • Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 11:53

      Can you set these cameras to trigger the motion sensor at different distances (1 camera at 6 mt, other at 2 mt and so on)?

      Or do they sale different options but can be matched together?

      Thanks!

  • [Deactivated] on 30/05/2018 - 10:53
    +1

    arlo 2 pro - just be aware it won't get motion activated through a window.

    • Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 11:42

      Can these recordings get saved on a hard drive for all the connected cameras? Or just individually through the USB?

      Thanks!

      • Ronney on 03/06/2018 - 22:54
        +1

        Yes, you can save recordings from all the cameras to a single hard drive connected to the base station.

        • Cherry12 on 04/06/2018 - 01:56

          Thanks!

  • pformag on 30/05/2018 - 11:08

    Look for a PoE system on eBay. PoE (Power over Ethernet), which means, you only have one cable going to the camera.

    Examples.

    https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p238005…

    • pformag on 30/05/2018 - 11:15

      not wireless, nvm

      • Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 11:56

        Yes, would prefer wireless just because it's easier to install.

        Thanks!

    • dcep on 30/05/2018 - 11:40

      i think your router need to support poe as well

      consumer router hardly any has poe

      mostly only avail to pro grade which costs tonnes ?

      • pformag on 30/05/2018 - 13:48

        The NVR that comes with the cameras does all the powering and processing. You just need to connect one cable to the router for data.

  • idontalwaysnotlie on 30/05/2018 - 12:03

    if you are willing to wait a while (probs around sept) these look great.

    • Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 13:10

      Yes, it looks pretty good. I could wait.

      Although I'm a bit hesitant that it will meet its own expectations. Will think about it.

      Thanks!

    • No Username on 30/05/2018 - 14:08

      Highly doubt that the battery is going to last one whole year.

  • ELH05 on 01/06/2018 - 08:02

    Reolonk Argus 2 cameras - look them up , heaps of you tube reviews and buy from eBay official store.

    • Cherry12 on 01/06/2018 - 09:58

      I've watched the videos now. It's a very good camera option.

      Thanks!

      • ELH05 on 01/06/2018 - 10:44

        I've just bought 4 - I'm really excited about receiving them actually.

        • Nugs on 01/06/2018 - 16:18

          can you report back please once set up, I too find them an interesting alternative.

        • Cherry12 on 02/06/2018 - 01:32

          Yes, please let me know how you go with the new cameras 😊

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