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Wireless Home Security Systems
Neo | December 9, 2013 | Neo

Posted on 12/09/2013 9:02:43 AM PST by Neoliberalnot

Soliciting advice from experts, aka, freepers in general. Subject: Hunting property security. I am looking for advice from experts here concerning some type of wireless camera, both indoor and outdoor, to provide real time observation to a remote computer, cell phone, and ipad. My goal is to see what is going at a property located a hundred miles away. I have internet service to the property but I need a way to observe what is going on inside the living area and outside. Is there a reliable wireless system out there that a freeper can recommend?


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KEYWORDS: homesecurity; security; wirelesscameras
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To: Neoliberalnot
IF you want a inexpensive “theft deterrent”, buy an ADT yard sign on EBAY. You can buy one for about $25.00. Plant it in the ground at the end of your driveway.
21 posted on 12/09/2013 9:24:10 AM PST by woodbutcher1963
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To: Neoliberalnot

Ping


22 posted on 12/09/2013 9:24:18 AM PST by broken_arrow1 (I regret that I have but one life to give for my country - Nathan Hale "Patriot")
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To: Ghost of SVR4

I should note, I opted for very “visible” cameras. I want people to know they are being recorded but there are some very cool concealed camera’s that can be had for not too much more money.


23 posted on 12/09/2013 9:24:48 AM PST by Ghost of SVR4 (So many are so hopelessly dependent on the government that they will fight to protect it.)
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To: SolidRedState

Some things to think about:

It can’t be totally wireless, unless as you say you’re considering solar + battery. You have to have a power source.
Do you need an outdoor-capable camera, or is indoor-only OK?
Most Wi-Fi isn’t good beyond about 100 ft. Will that work, or do you need special antennas or wired ethernet?


24 posted on 12/09/2013 9:25:14 AM PST by AZLiberty (No tag today.)
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To: 762X51

I second that


25 posted on 12/09/2013 9:25:24 AM PST by DanielRedfoot (Creepy Ass Cracker)
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To: Neoliberalnot

As well, to clarify, I’ve worked with a friend that’s a security professional off & on for 20 years and have great personal knowledge & experience of a constantly-changing technological environment. I have my own system(s), but they’re getting dated and I can’t tell you what’s best re current gear/manufacturers.

I’d shoot you his way for some online consultation (or query him myself for you), but he has had some major family tragedy this past week and, due to impending legal processes, he’s not on my list this month of ‘reliable consultants’.


26 posted on 12/09/2013 9:29:00 AM PST by logi_cal869
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To: Neoliberalnot

I have no expertise on the issue but can relate some feedback from a friend and landowner.

He had several trail cams set up on his property for game. He had one camera that sent still photos electronically when activated. Soon after setting them up some (3 I think) were stolen, one of which was wireless transmitting unit. He learned he had poachers on his property and got a pretty good picture of at least one perp as they approached the camera to steal it. At last check, he had not recovered the cameras but there was an arrest warrant issued as the perp was identified. He replaced the cameras with all wireless units. But he does have to recharge/replace batteries now and then.


27 posted on 12/09/2013 9:32:06 AM PST by Tenacious 1 (Liberals can afford for things to go well, to work, for folks to be happy. They'd be out of work.)
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To: Ghost of SVR4

My game cameras paid off. Best investment made in a long time. Returned to my property over the summer to see there was more vandalism. Pulled the game cards to see pics of the perps, what they did, vehicle and license plate. Gave it to the cops, they were charged and the case was disposed of this fall.


28 posted on 12/09/2013 9:34:53 AM PST by Faith65 (Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior!)
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To: svcw

hmmm.

“. . . ability to keep a lion at bay while awaiting its master to make the kill.”


29 posted on 12/09/2013 9:39:41 AM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Ghost of SVR4
Your system sounds like a "Swann Security System". They make good equipment and the price is reasonable. They sell bundled systems and bits and pieces. I've got a 16 camera setup which had 1/2 T-byte drive as purchased but was expandable to two 2 T-byte drives which I did myself. I've thought about remote cameras but the need for 12 VDC at the camera has always been a deal killer for me.

Regards,
GtG

30 posted on 12/09/2013 9:54:22 AM PST by Gandalf_The_Gray (I live in my own little world, I like it 'cuz they know me here.)
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To: svcw
Looks like some formidable protection.

Beautiful Dog

31 posted on 12/09/2013 9:54:46 AM PST by Red_Devil 232 (VietVet - USMC All Ready On The Right? All Ready On The Left? All Ready On The Firing Line!)
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To: Faith65

I hear you. I have a game camera located on the driveway.


32 posted on 12/09/2013 9:56:40 AM PST by Neoliberalnot (Marxism works well only with the uneducated and the unarmed.)
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To: Neoliberalnot

bkmk


33 posted on 12/09/2013 9:58:01 AM PST by Sergio (An object at rest cannot be stopped! - The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs at Midnight)
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To: svcw
My daughter had a wireless system ADT, it was worthless. She acquired a Rhodesian Ridge-back, now that’s a protection system

I like how you think.

34 posted on 12/09/2013 9:58:12 AM PST by corlorde (forWARD of the state)
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To: Red_Devil 232
That's a Ridgeback. Like these:


35 posted on 12/09/2013 9:58:47 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Neoliberalnot
We have a Simply Safe Security System.
36 posted on 12/09/2013 10:01:48 AM PST by angcat
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To: Red_Devil 232

They are GREAT dogs!!!


37 posted on 12/09/2013 10:02:39 AM PST by Faith65 (Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior!)
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To: Fester Chugabrew

I have been using FrontPoint security which works well, it has a 50$ per month monitoring charge.

The outdoor cams are not cheap at $400 , the indoor ones are $200. They have motion sensors and store clips of video off site in cloud, you can view live too.

The system has, fire and smoke detectors, glass breakage detectors, water and freeze detectors and of course windows and door, all wireless and self install, actually pretty easy but you need to talk to agent to do it over phone during initial setup.

I have had no false alarms, based on cell phone service so you have to have cell coverage. and internet access for cam video.

http://www.frontpointsecurity.com/choose

I choose it because of the great reviews

http://www.yelp.com/biz/frontpoint-security-washington?nb=1

It can text or email you any sensor data you want, ie freeze warning. but humans will call you if there is a significant sensor trip like fire or break in and then call police or fire.

You can take the system with you if you ever move...nice
great customer service.


38 posted on 12/09/2013 10:06:25 AM PST by icemaniceman (........all progress depends on the unreasonable man. George Bernard Shaw)
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To: DanielRedfoot

Excellent. This is what I am talking about. Thank you very much. Wow, an impressive array of responses from the freeper brethren.


39 posted on 12/09/2013 10:27:10 AM PST by Neoliberalnot (Marxism works well only with the uneducated and the unarmed.)
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To: svcw

Unfortunately, feeding the dog every 2 or 3 weeks won’t do it for most breeds. We only visit that often except for weekly in the warm seasons, ah, and deer season.


40 posted on 12/09/2013 10:28:52 AM PST by Neoliberalnot (Marxism works well only with the uneducated and the unarmed.)
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