Security Cams

[ruxCYtable]

I've got a Simplisafe home security system. Cheap, but gets the job done. They partner with Nest but don't offer any outdoor cams.

I have a Ring doorbell, which is kind of neat, but I wouldn't say it's a real high-quality product. Ring does have outdoor cams, including some that are powered by solar, which would be nice for the un-powered shed in the back of my yard.

Friend at work has Arlo and really likes it. Now I see Amazon has a system coming out in November. Starting with inside-only, but surely they'd follow-up with outdoor cams, don't ya think?

Kind of confused right now, whether I want to go full-on with the Ring ecosystem, which I'm not that incredibly impressed with, or go with something completely different. Or...keep waiting...

Any thoughts?

 

[TykeClone]

https://www.csoonline.com/article/2...rity-cameras-thanks-to-default-passwords.html

They seem like a great idea!

 

[Tailg8er]

https://www.csoonline.com/article/2...rity-cameras-thanks-to-default-passwords.html

They seem like a great idea!

So, uh, don't use the default password..? Don't see how that makes a camera a bad idea..

 

[TykeClone]

So, uh, don't use the default password..? Don't see how that makes a camera a bad idea..

https://www.ifsecglobal.com/how-to-hack-a-security-camera/

http://www.etvsoftware.com/report-shows-just-insecure-web-based-security-cameras-can/

If you're not paranoid, you don't know enough

 

[ruxCYtable]

I have no desire for cameras inside my house. I'm only looking at outdoor cams and if anyone wants to go to the trouble of hacking them and staring at my driveway, go for it!

 

[3TrueFans]

I have no desire for cameras inside my house. I'm only looking at outdoor cams and if anyone wants to go to the trouble of hacking them and staring at my driveway, go for it!

I love scoping out nice driveways.

 

[jbindm]

I have no desire for cameras inside my house. I'm only looking at outdoor cams and if anyone wants to go to the trouble of hacking them and staring at my driveway, go for it!

I have the Arlo system exactly for this purpose, and it works fine. You just have to be careful with the sensitivity settings. They'll pick up on insects flying in the frame if you leave the setting too high. Occasionally during the day I'll get a notification on my phone when a stray cat or the neightbor's dog wanders on to the property.

 

[wxman1]

I don't think I am at the security camera point yet but does anyone have any tips or reviews on good LED motion sensing lights?

 

[Cyclonepride]

So, uh, don't use the default password..? Don't see how that makes a camera a bad idea..

It's like running your computer with no security programs of any kind installed.

 

[coolerifyoudid]

I have the Arlo system exactly for this purpose, and it works fine. You just have to be careful with the sensitivity settings. They'll pick up on insects flying in the frame if you leave the setting too high. Occasionally during the day I'll get a notification on my phone when a stray cat or the neightbor's dog wanders on to the property.

I used to have that problem until I invested in Ring's Ecoblast Landmine Security System

 

[dmclone]

Don't buy an Ecobee.

 

[somecyguy]

If you are into DIY, look into the BlueIris software. You can connect hundreds of different camera types to it. I have nicer wide range outdoor cameras and then cheaper 720p cameras inside the garage and basement patio doors.

 

[dmclone]

I was happy with Ecobee until they started trying to get everyone to pay a monthly fee. Keep this in mind when you buy a camera. Make sure you get something where you can self store instead of saving everything in the cloud.