OT: Home security cameras/alarm systems

[TheStateUofMS]

Looking for something functional and lower to mid tier. Preferably the ones with the app on your phone where you can get alerted for movement.


Had a "lucky" burglary this week. Came home after 5pm from work with my door kicked in. Only had a small amount of cash and cheap sunglasses stolen and only a mild ransacking (took all but 5min to clean it up). I think it was likely an opportunistic transient since they pass through my neighborhood all the time. Getting new doors installed this weekend as well.

What's the Sixpack using these days?

 

[BlueRidgeMtns]

I have ADT and also use a Ring Doorbell on the front door. Ring Doorbell would have caught that 17er on camera.

 

[RivaDawg]

Blink home security. Wireless, easy to install, mobile alerts. I have 5 cameras on my house (3 exterior doors, pool, and side yard that backs up to wooded area), but you can do a single camera if that’s all you need. Will run about $100 per camera.

 

[T-TownDawgg]

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[MarkDallas]

There's a thread a couple months back where I talk about my set up.

 

[cowbell88]

Moses the parrot says, “ Get him em, Jesus!

 

[ShrubDog]

Funny you ask because I caught a guy digging through my trash last night on my ezviz cams at 11:30. What I considered junk was important to this individual. We may utilize his services again cause he is more reliable than the county. Bought and installed the cams myself all for under 200$. Its a good cheap system that works well enough.

 

[kired]

We just leave our house in such a mess that if anyone breaks in, they’ll think someone else already hit us. And anything they take would just be doing us a favor by cleaning the place up. (I have two young boys, so our house constantly looks like Kevin McCallister is preparing for two criminals at Christmas)

 

[bulldogcountry1]

I started the previous thread and ended up getting this setup:


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NBT0RT6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


It was easy to install, and I am pleased with it so far. The only complaints I have so far is the app leaves a lot to be desired, and I can't get the motion alerts set up properly. Once I got the app set up, it's okay because I don't need to do much other than pull up my cameras. I just haven't figured out have to be able to use multiple users. Every time one person pulls up the view, it disconnects everyone else on their app. I also had to turn off the motion alerts because I was getting a notification for every bug that flew in front of a camera, even with the sensitivity at the lowest level.

 

[Clarence Boddicker]

Experienced thieves, who want to get in, will get in. That's why I always say to just get a baseline system, like ADT, with a front door signal, back door signal, and a motion detector placed somewhere near the middle of the house. Then put the signs out front and in the back. That will deter 80% of thieves, catch the next 10%, and the other 10% (the good ones) probably aren't looking at your house anyway, if you live in middle class America.

 

[Wizard.sixpack]

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This is the best one and the cheapest^^^

 

[Wizard.sixpack]

If you have the patience and time to watch, this has helpful information

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtwD-c9hn58

 

[TheStateUofMS]

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^^^^^THIS...but I'm just renting the house and it has no fence. Can't get a big dog like that and not allow it room to run around. IMO.

 

[TheStateUofMS]

Blink home security. Wireless, easy to install, mobile alerts. I have 5 cameras on my house (3 exterior doors, pool, and side yard that backs up to wooded area), but you can do a single camera if that’s all you need. Will run about $100 per camera.

Is all the cost in the Cameras? Like does 1 camera come with the app and security system?

I'm thinking of 2 cameras maybe 3 tops: 2 inside looking at front door and back door and then maybe one outside my front door. Could be a ring doorbell or portable one I put in the corner of my front porch.

Thank you by the way!

 

[TheStateUofMS]

Funny you ask because I caught a guy digging through my trash last night on my ezviz cams at 11:30. What I considered junk was important to this individual. We may utilize his services again cause he is more reliable than the county. Bought and installed the cams myself all for under 200$. Its a good cheap system that works well enough.

What brand, Shrub? Can you post a link to your set up?

 

[TheStateUofMS]

If you have the patience and time to watch, this has helpful information

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtwD-c9hn58

Watching. Thank you.

 

[The Peeper]

EZVIZ, its in the post

 

[TheStateUofMS]

If you have the patience and time to watch, this has helpful information

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtwD-c9hn58

This was great thank you!

 

[TheStateUofMS]

thanks. See it now. Doh!

 

[RivaDawg]

Is all the cost in the Cameras? Like does 1 camera come with the app and security system?

I'm thinking of 2 cameras maybe 3 tops: 2 inside looking at front door and back door and then maybe one outside my front door. Could be a ring doorbell or portable one I put in the corner of my front porch.

Thank you by the way!

It’s sold as a package; 1 camera set, 2 camera set, etc. all inclusive.

I put all of my cameras outside so I can see who is approaching the door. They are easy to mount.

 

[TheStateUofMS]

Does this setup accompany an alarm system as well?

Right now I may just look at doing a Ring Doorbell.

 

[ChinaDogSunflower]

Are these battery powered? If so, how long do they last before new batteries/recharging/etc.?

 

[TheStateUofMS]

Update: Safe Touch Security coming to my house tomm to do an assessment. My goal is to have at least 2 entrances monitored by video, alarm system, 1 motion detector inside home and signage in front and back of house that hopefully says wireless monitoring.

Option 2 is to just go with a Ring Doorbell camera for now.


That video someone shared with the former career burglar was very informative.

 

[TheStateUofMS]

Yes all battery powered portable cameras.

The Ring Doorbell system does require wiring but it's the wiring used on the current home's doorbell. Ring says if it's ever stolen they will replace for free. Starts at $99.

 

[johnson86-1]

This is the best one and the cheapest^^^

I'm guessing this would be the most expensive. Increased home insurance because of bite risks, food, vet, etc.

 

[RivaDawg]

Are these battery powered? If so, how long do they last before new batteries/recharging/etc.?

Yes, battery powered by 2 AA batteries. Battery life depends on how often they get activated. Had mine a year and haven’t had to change them. There is an indicator on the app if batteries are ok.

 

[HumpDawgy]

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[pDigital32Dawg]

To note on Ring, it is $3 a month for recordings per camera. They do cap it at $10 per month for all cameras if you exceed 3. There are other built in benefits to the paid services such as discounted prices on products and warranties. It isn’t a big financial commitment, but it is worth knowing that buying the device doesn’t guarantee security. You will need the paid service to have recordings at you disposal.

Also worth noting, you should consider more than a doorbell camera if you’ve experienced a break in already. The doorbell camera is more of a reactive measure rather than proactive. The camera might deter someone as a proactive approach if they see it, but you won’t have alarms going off or police being dispatched if they decide to break in through a door or window. Your choice of security depends on the value of what you have at home and your peace of mind when you sleep at night.