Hello All,
I am looking for recommendations for home security camera systems. I was considering Swann but I didn't find good reviews online. Could you please recommend from your experience.
Regards,
Saray
Looking for Recommendations for Home Security Camera Systems
saray on 13/06/2019 - 19:49
Last edited 17/06/2019 - 14:21 by 1 other user
Last edited 17/06/2019 - 14:21 by 1 other user
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Looking for local storage. I would like to store the video for 1-2 weeks.
Dahua or hikvision. Don't buy Swann it's crap.
Thank You.
Provision-isr if you want a good affordable brand.
I have Arlo Pro 2 because I didn't want to run wires. I'm satisfied. Battery life better than I expected, field of view is good, night vision works well enough, app is easy to use, free cloud storage for a week. For cons I feel the motion sensor doesn't always trigger recording for movement on the edges of the view (minor issue), they can be easily stolen which is not a problem for where I have them but something to consider if you are installing them in a busy area where they can easily be reached.
Thank You.
You've provided absolutely no information on your requirement.
Yep lazy man asking for help..
May I know what information are you after? I am confused on the brands and I would like to know what other members on this forum has been using.
It's like someone asking advice on a car. Toyota makes the land cruiser and the Yaris.
Router/modems are the same. Without any info, we may be recommending you a Yaris to go into the mines.
So you mean, you would recommend different models based on my requirement?
I am basically looking for a good security system for a 29 sq single story home. I am thinking of going with 8 Cameras and mostly prefer wired.@saray: Average size home with average number of cameras via wired.
Any system will do. If you're doing your own wiring, you'd want to determine if you have the space and/or skill to place multiple/single cable. Some cameras require separate power and data, some require very simple wiring since they run PoE.
PoE, I suggest Ubiquiti G3.
Otherwise, HikVision.
Eufy looks cool , 12 months battery life.
Thanks Kenvin. Where did you buy from?
mwave
I use Blue Iris software and run it on my Windows file server (i7 spec), all of my cameras are IP cameras using RTSP, HTTP-JPEG or some other format which output streams which the software can tap into. I've got it set up to record about a weeks worth of video, motion detection with zones and sending push notifications to the app and I can watch the cameras or recorded clips in any browser or using the iOS/Android apps (separate purchase). It's very much a DIY solution rather than turnkey but it works better than some propriety systems and I'm not locked into a particular brand, the cameras just needs to have an accessible output stream.
The free alternative is Zoneminder on Linux but the learning curve and skill required is much greater (I couldn't work it out and I daily Linux).
Hi Mate,
I think it's too much for me to handle. Thanks for the info though. :)
Hi, does anyone know if the Eufy Cam E wireless with 2 cams has appeared on here, either as a specifically discounted item or as part of “JB Hi fi 20% of all security cams” or similar?
I’m itching to get one but don’t want to jump in too soon. I know that’s a hard one to pick.
Cheers
Dan
OP, what did you end up with?
Hey OP, what system did you end up buying?
Budget and do you want local or cloud storage. Also how long do you want to store the video for?