Installing CCTV at a Property in Remote Area with No Power Supply

Ehty on 14/06/2023 - 14:53
Last edited 14/06/2023 - 15:30

I have to install CCTV at a property which doesn't have regular power. It would be uninhabited and power supply is not reliable.

I want to install CCTV at a property Overseas where my parents live for few months of the year . It has a normal Broadband internet but the power supply is dodgy and not reliable .

For the cameras I was thinking of either battery operated ones ( which should last at least 3-4 months) or Solar powered .Solar is an option but in winters it snows a lot and is gloomy for 3-4 months . I can do the wired ones also but then power supply is an issue.

The other problem is the power supply to WIFI router/modem , is there any battery powered router which could last for few months. What options do I have for modem power?

I was also looking at 4G solar powered Cams but again Mobile service / signal is also dodgy there.

Property is double storey around 700Sqm.

Any suggestions?

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • GG57 on 14/06/2023 - 14:55

    Out of interest, what is the purpose of the CCTV at such a remote area?

    • AustriaBargain on 14/06/2023 - 15:11
      +2

      Early warning in the event of escapees.

    • Protractor on 14/06/2023 - 19:49

      Weed farm

  • Hybroid on 14/06/2023 - 15:07

    Your post is not clear. Does the property already have an internet connection, since not relying on 4G?

    There are options of having portable power stations with solar charging panels to power everything you want. Depends how far down the rabbit hole you want to go and how deep into your pockets to make this happen.

    Example: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/780180

    • Ehty on 14/06/2023 - 15:31

      Edited post

  • GordonD on 14/06/2023 - 15:37
    +1

    What you might want to look at are what I think they call trail cameras, or wildlife cameras. They use motion detection to detect anything in range, and can take images or videos.

    You could of course use security cameras, but they use way more power. For them to operate for months you would need a significant sized rechargeable battery being recharged every day from solar.

    • 87percent on 14/06/2023 - 18:27

      Don’t most trail cameras you need to go check the actual camera to view the footage?

      • iDroid on 14/06/2023 - 20:50

        Yep.

  • proxies on 14/06/2023 - 15:53
    +1

    If you are just concern about recording when there's motion, you might be interested with Amazon Blink Outdoor. I've used an indoor version and battery last for 6 months even though there's lots of recording happening due to my pet roaming middle of the night.

  • kds123 on 14/06/2023 - 17:38
    +1

    I am currently using a similar one to this (forget my brand but assume same/similar factory):
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Security-UCOCARE-Wireless-Detectio…

    Works well, charged it to full when I first got it and have never charged again and it has been over 6 months. Make sure you get a model with a large battery i.e. 15000mAh in link above.

    It only activates when it senses motion or when you access via the app and control. Even with spotlights, it has only ever dropped a couple of % and easily recharged back to full the following day.

    • chrisie on 14/06/2023 - 18:22

      Looks OK

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 14/06/2023 - 18:23
    +2

    If it's in a holiday destination 3rd world country just pay some local $1-2 to check on the property.

  • dcep on 14/06/2023 - 22:48

    but the power supply is dodgy and not reliable .
    For the cameras I was thinking of either battery operated ones ( which should last at least 3-4 months) or Solar powered .Solar is an option but in winters it snows a lot and is gloomy for 3-4 months . I can do the wired ones also but then power supply is an issue.
    The other problem is the power supply to WIFI router/modem , is there any battery powered router which could last for few months. What options do I have for modem power?

    Power outage for how long ? Few days no power ?

    Consider a reliable UPS to power your camera / modem router.
    Have to factor in the cost for replacing UPS battery which usually lasts about 2 years or so.

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