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Surveillance System for Home

Discussion in 'Bad Dog Cafe' started by Ziggy, Feb 22, 2020.

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  1. Feb 22, 2020 #1
    Ziggy

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    I thought I would ask this question here since I am amazed at the diversity of people here. Surely someone has some experience.


    I am considering purchasing a PoE Camera / NVR surveillance system for my home. I do not need it to be monitored. I have a regular security system for that; two, if you count Ginger, my dog. J


    I basically want two cameras watching the street and on all the time. I want one camera watching my front porch and another watching my backyard but only recording when sensing movement.


    Drug dealers have taken residence up the street. The police can’t do anything without evidence. There are kids and elderly on my street as well. Someone parked a stolen vehicle in front of my house a few weeks ago. The police asked if I have video cameras… Sigh…


    Anyway, I don’t know much about the systems but a PoE / NVR seem the way to go since wireless systems typically only record when sensing movement. (Blink systems.)


    I saw a YT video about Ubiquity / Unifi systems. They seemed too pricey.


    I have been considering these two:


    Swann

    https://www.swann.com/us/swnvk-885804#!


    Lorex

    https://www.lorextechnology.com/hd-...rveillance-system-with-8-cameras/HDIP841B-1-p


    The Lorex apparently has better night vision but the Swann better motion detection.


    The Lorex supposedly has good tech support but I can tell you that the Swann is lacking in this area. (I chatted online with them and it took me the better part of an hour to get them to answer the simple question, “Can I remote to the NVR from a computer on my LAN?” Frankly it was ridiculous.)


    Some reviews of the Lorex software / mobile applications hasn’t been great.


    There are cheaper options out there but I am a little bit uneasy about allowing access to my network from an unknown brand.


    Since this is something that is expensive and I will have to live with for a long time I am seeking any advice I can get.


    Thoughts?
     
  2. Feb 22, 2020 #2
    DrPepper

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    Glad that i live way out in the country... Sorry, nothing productive to add to this conversation...
     
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    getbent

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    I built my own. I am using panasonc cameras, poe, to gig switch, ocnnected to home network, and using a mac mini and security spy for software.. it is great. not the cheapest solution for most, but super cheap for me... and I like it.
     
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    Mike Eskimo

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    Find out if the drug dealers have cameras.

    If not, put a note in their door anonymously at 3:00 am that informs them you will burn their house to the ground with them in it unless they cease or move.
     
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    My parents own the Swann system and are very happy with it. I used to work in the CCTV industry and I was impressed with it as well. Easy to use and install.
     
  6. Feb 22, 2020 #6
    Ziggy

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    Very interesting! I may have access to a PoE switch from an old telephone network. I also have an old Zotac mini system. That mini system is only a Atom processor. It currently has W7 on it. I doubt it will run W10.

    I wonder if Security Spy will run on a Linux distro. Hmmm
     
  7. Feb 22, 2020 #7
    Ziggy

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    Thank you! This is very helpful! Especially considering your background.
     
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    The injury that put an end to my being on a stage with stringed instruments was caused by a trust fund nut job trying to stick a knife in me. At his trial he promised to finish the job when he got out of prison. No, I didn't know the guy.

    A few months before he was released I started preparing. Cameras are a part of it. My suggestion...

    Along with wide general views from above, which are useless at identifying individuals, cameras at eye level or a little below provide the clearest view of faces. Faces provide the best evidence.
     
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    8 cameras covering all 4 corners of the outside front and back , backwards and forwards , 2 recorders each with 1T harddrives , color and infrared ,cell phone access anywhere in the world for monitoring and remote access , worth every cent , plus I have a harlo 125lbs of teeth

    for those on a budjet check this out

     
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    DrPepper

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    Yeah man, that's going MS13 on them.....
     
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    I think there are windows and linux based products for cheap out there... I have my cameras at 6' and they are both hardware and software zoomable... At work I put in a 9,000,000.00 system... so, I have spent a lot of time with this stuff... at work we use ONSSI and Avigilon, both good and full featured and admissable in court... The cameras are all minimally 12mp, and a couple of very powerful ones as well.. we also snag license plate numbers and use AWS for cloud backup.. so, I have done huge and small...

    the systems they sell at Harbor Freight would probably do the trick, heck you could get a couple of Rings and do it too.. or even something from Verkada... the thing you MIGHT like about Ring is that you could install and give the cops access and then notify them when you see activity.... much less hassle for you.
     
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    Ziggy

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    Thanks! Could it be as simple as having a system with Blue Iris or Ispy, a separate drive for recording, a PoE capable switch and a few PoE cameras?

    If that is the case I really like the idea of having better software.
     
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    Ziggy

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    I'm sorry you are having to go through this.
     
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    getbent

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    yes.

    I put mine together pretty easily and it works great... even has mobile app and alerts etc.
     
  17. Feb 27, 2020 #17
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    Thank you.
    I am too.
     
  18. Feb 27, 2020 #18
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    I use Arlo. I bought cameras and six days later, the cops caught a prowler and I had the video evidence to have him charged.
     
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    I like your style.
     
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    What if they're renting?..... the poor owner would be peeved,,,:rolleyes:
     
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