Is this doable?
I see systems prices all over the map.
At what sort of cost
Who could do it? An electrician?
I have had big deal national alarm company in and they want to put in systems for nothing but have me pay for monthly monitoring. I don't want that. I want at this time just to be able to see who arrives and leaves and have it recorded.
Your experiences and advice would be appreciated.
What good is it if the cops don’t come? You are not allowed to defend yourself either.
A national stand-your-ground law is needed. Concealed carry too.
I have a 4-camera setup that cost less than $150.
The cameras are very cheap -around $25.
Just get the box it goes into, plug everything in and done.
Many don’t have hard drives in them, but those aren’t pricey.
My last one and current one sends the signal for the cameras to my iPhone anytime I click the app.
There’s far too many brands to name. I’d suggest looking at the ones with the best reviews.
I was kinda like you. Didn’t want monthly service. Didn’t want it to call the cops for me. I also didn’t want to run wires, so got a wireless one. It’s still working many years later. Mine was from Amazon “Crystal Vision.” I’ve never implemented the online features.
I think that even Costco has some decent systems.
Very reliable.
If you want something cheap, I’m happy with my Blink system. I think it was around 60 bucks for a refurb three camera system and another 30 for power supplies. You can run them on battery but they get used up pretty quick.
I’m not cloud connected, it all goes to a memory stick so no ongoing costs other than the trivial amount of electricity they use.
I got this from Amazon:
MUBVIEW Solar Security Cameras Wireless Outdoor, 360° PTZ Battery Powered Outdoor Camera, 2.4Ghz WiFi Security Camera for Home, 2K, Color Night Vision, Motion Detection, 2-Way Audio, SD/Cloud Storage
Wireless—so no need to run wires from outside to inside, and i got a larger solar power panel, so plenty of power... In Summer, so far. It is also usb rechargeable, so I could run an extension cord and usb cable to it.
$49.99, with free Amazon Prime shipping.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZBHLRXB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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I bought this one and ran the wires myself and screwed the cameras in, everything is made to simply hand connect, no tools are needed except for a screwdriver.
There is nothing special about this set and there seem to be many versions of it from different companies and you can do much better but it gives you an idea of what is out there.
ANNKE Home Wired Camera Security System with Audio, 8CH 3K Lite H.265+ AI DVR with 1 TB Hard Drive and 8 X 1080P IP67 Weatherproof Cameras with Dual Light, Human/Vehicle Detection, Color Night Vision
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082C9ZWQJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I suggest either Q See or Lorex camera systems. Both are good and have a range of products and prices. You’re looking for cameras with at least 700 TVL (tv lines). Kits typically come with 4 cameras and a DVR. Nvr is also available (network video recorder).
You put a lot of requirements there that will drive up the cost.
Yew, it’s all doable.
For a price.
Why not just use the standard ADT package?
Doorbell camera, camera out back (you can add up to 3 more), all motion sensing all night vision. Immediate phone alerts.
Speakers/microphones on the cameras. Motion sensors all over the house. You can remote in from anywhere and look at current view or past events.
Alerts via internet connection and cellular if you lose internet. Notifies the cop shop and/or fire dept.
$75/month, no purchase. All under maintenance.
Meets all your requirements.
$450.
You’re going to need a static IP from your internet provider in order to access your VMS over the web. If you can’t get that then don’t bother.
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It’s so expensive not even the White House can afford surveillance 😏
1. Low voltage wiring techs (like those who work for alarm companies are better than electricians at running the wiring needed, period. I was a class III electrician and I had a tech wire my house. He used tricks and methods to place and install wiring and sensors an electrician just wouldn’t/couldn’t do.
I’d place an ad in the local help wanted section of the paper to find one (who probably already works for an alarm company or contracts to them).
Why wired? I just didn’t want to go around swapping out batteries everywhere periodically. Or depend completely on home wifi for interconnection.
2. Security? To an extent but many times they’re just an after-the-fact evidentiary source. My ‘final security’ uses magazines instead of batteries and wires.
I use Ring. Have a cam for each entryway. Contemplating a 4th for a blind spot of the house. Solar battery charging extra.
Peace of mind when I can turn the cams on live if I suspect something, or save a recording if need be.
Trail cams. They are wireless but other then that should meet your needs.
I know this isn’t what your looking for but they are economical and easy to use for the interim.
5G WiFi Light Bulb Camera, 2.4GHz & 5G 1080P E27 Light Bulb Home Security Camera, Indoor 360° PTZ Surveillace Cameras, Full Color Day and Night, Smart Motion Detection (Support 5G, 2 Pack) White https://a.co/d/4c6j2g8
I’ve had SimpliSafe for about 4 years. Easy setup, reliable, and affordable.
I have a GW System. I found out after buying it that GW stands for Great Wall so guess where it comes from? The first one of their systems I bought worked very well. The second one I’m not real thrilled with. My system uses the old one power line and one coax for each camera. The new systems use the newer systems use PoE (Power over Ethernet} cameras.Not sure which is better but the PoE camera only needs one line ran to it.
I got Simply Safe system. 8 Door and window sensors, two indoor censored cameras and one out door camera. All the cameras have microphones if you want to hear what’s going on.
The indoor cameras are pugged into a wall outlet, the out door camera has a rechargeable batt that last 4 months before you need to plug it in.
I don’t pay for monitoring because I am a home body. But when I travel I activate the system and it will send me a notification if it is activated. Then I can monitor the cameras and determine if an LEO response is needed.
I would assess the quality on the WIFY video as low. But its good enough to see if you have a problem. I think they must use these same cameras for all the UFO videos we see.
Very easy to install and no wiring needed. I payed under $400 for the system. Hope I was of assistance.