Security Cam advice

[thinkxingu]

Finished installing the front Blink over our home entry door, and I started getting immediate repeat triggers--didn't take long to realize it's my garden flag. (Way to heed the setup tips!) Before moving the camera, though, since it's perfect otherwise, I played with the camera settings to identify areas to ignore--pretty cool feature--and everything's good.

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[Rich]

I see many here like nest or ring cameras. I have a lot of friends that do the same.

I don't like subscription fees nor my internet bandwidth being consumed by cloud cameras.

I currently use Lorex wifi cameras. They are 1080 wifi but with local SD card storage. They also have white deterrence lights as well as a siren alarm, or you can turn these features off. The camera can record only motion clips, or you can have continuous recording by a schedule. You can live view or review motion events, or the recorded footage. Night vision is pretty good to over 80 ft or more.

On cameras where I want 24 hour continuous recording I swapped the 16gb SD card to a 128gb SD card and get over a week of recording.

I can view on my smart phone, or using my Amazon fire TV stick while watching TV I can just say "show my driveway camera" if I hear a noise or someone drive up, and it switches to the camera quickly, then one click and I'm back to my TV or movie without missing anything.

The cameras also have two way voice to talk with anyone.

Lorex used to be owned by FLIR, so this is how I found them. I've been happy with the cameras so far.



I just thought I'd mention these as an alternative to paying subscription fees and consuming network bandwidth.


https://www.amazon.com/Lorex-Weather.../dp/B07XPCR2KQ


I got a very good deal buying on a black Friday sale and also buying some open box units, so they do have sales from time to time. Lorex also has many types of wifi, POE, NVR, battery powered, 4K or even solar charging cameras available.

[bigdog]

Decision time to purchase, but still questions ???
Lot's of feedback on this Post to filter through but still confused.

Here's my 'wish-list' of must haves' for my security cam purchase:
1. Must be outdoor cam
2. Would like wire-less unit, but could go wired
3. Night vision required
4. Would like the ability to Pan, Tilt, Zoom, or any combination
5. Two way audio
6. Would like, but not necessarily need 'spotlight'
7. Would like, but not necessarily need 'siren'

Would like to keep the price-point down as much as possible....
Not too concerned about storage or monitoring, as I'll be checking daily from afar !

From the Post read, I think only Ring may fit the bill, but maybe Arlo-Pro ?
One not mentioned, that seems to get high marks from electronic reviews is the 'EZVIZ Husky Air Wi-Fi Outdoor Camera', which seems to fill my wish list !

Your feedback is greatly appreciated !!!!

[Mink Islander]

I have the latest outdoor Nest camera on Mink Island. It does have some basic zoom features. You can lock it in to maintain/record at a zoomed level. Automatically zooms when something moves into its field of vision. Two way audio. Relatively inexpensive. 30 day video costs $60/year. Easy set up. Wireless. This newer outdoor camera is a big step up from the earlier version (have at home in MA).

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by bigdog

Decision time to purchase, but still questions ???
Lot's of feedback on this Post to filter through but still confused.

Here's my 'wish-list' of must haves' for my security cam purchase:
1. Must be outdoor cam
2. Would like wire-less unit, but could go wired
3. Night vision required
4. Would like the ability to Pan, Tilt, Zoom, or any combination
5. Two way audio
6. Would like, but not necessarily need 'spotlight'
7. Would like, but not necessarily need 'siren'

Would like to keep the price-point down as much as possible....
Not too concerned about storage or monitoring, as I'll be checking daily from afar !

From the Post read, I think only Ring may fit the bill, but maybe Arlo-Pro ?
One not mentioned, that seems to get high marks from electronic reviews is the 'EZVIZ Husky Air Wi-Fi Outdoor Camera', which seems to fill my wish list !

Your feedback is greatly appreciated !!!!

Ring will cover a lot of that, but not PTZ. Arlo wont either. I like my Ring setup, way easier than Arlo which I had before. If you want true PTZ capability try Amcrest. They make some good products.

[bigdog]

I was just checking out the EZVIS Husky C3X camera which seems to have all the options, I've been looking for in a system.

Does anyone have, or know info. about this company and products ?