Thoughts on latest wireless security cams ?

[swebb99]

Hello, my road seems to be going through a bit of a crime spell a the moment so I am considering security options. One things I would really like is a wireless security cam system, possibly with a speaker I could talk out of if I spot some scum trying to get in.

There are so many systems around now it is difficult to know wha is good or bad. I see Nest produce some but requires a yearly subscription for storage space. Other offer battery based wifi systems.

Any thoughts on good products. I'm looking to spend maybe up to £500 at a push.

Thanks

 

[Brigade77]

swebb99 : "Hey you, scumbag, what are you doing on my backyard"?

scumbag : "eh"?

swebb99 : "Go away now or I'll call the police"?

scrote : "Just lookin for summat ta nick mister".

swebb99 : "Would you mind removing your hoodie so we can capture your face"?

teef : "You avin a larf"?

swebb99 : "Right, that's it. I'm calling the police".

 

[swebb99]

lol actually I work minutes away from my house so I wouldn't be getting in a conversation with them

 

[Brigade77]

lol actually I work minutes away from my house so I wouldn't be getting in a conversation with them

So, when spotting that someone might be on your property, you will be rushing out of work to get your freakin head kicked in?

CCTV doesn't work for 99.99% of the situations that the fools who install it think it does.

It does not work.

 

[swebb99]

No me and a few work colleges would just be having a game of hop scotch with them. Luckily I have a slightly more open view of how events turn out than you, and don't assume your in the 00.01% of the population because you obviously aren't

 

[Mottie]

If you're going to go round and give 'em a good pasting, I don't think you'll need to warn them in advance. For less that £500 you could get something from Maplins that is easy to self-install and could send you an alert to your phone if it detects intruders in whatever areas you set etc. Something like this for example: https://www.maplin.co.uk/p/swann-dvr8-5000-8-channel-2tb-cctv-kit-with-4-cameras-a82wg

 

[motorbiking]

My cctv didn't help with my recent bike theft even though one of the oiks was recognised.

Imo you need flood lights too, as the police aren't interested in night vision footage due to the burden of proof for ID.

There are really two options. An all in one monitor like the canary or hikvsion connected to a NAS or DVR. My set up is connected to my NAS via PoE. It works very well, but i'm adding better lighting too.

I'm currently in the south of France sailing, but have been able to check the cameras via my phone.

 

[Mottie]

Yes, in most cases, the Police don't want to know and I can think of nothing worse than watching your house being burgled while you are sailing in th South of France for example. However, the OP works minutes away and can be home, with help, to catch them in the act so a cheap cctv setup or even a silent alarm is all he wants.

 

[bernardgreen]

wireless security cam system,

How long will the batteries last ? As you will have to cable power to the camera(s) then you might just as well run the video cables at the same time.