Security Cameras

I know Paul has said he’s not interested in getting security cameras in his home due to the house swaps he does, a decision I understand and respect. However, a couple of days ago I was the victim of a break in, and so I’m now looking to set some up for myself. Primary concern is that I don’t want to do any wiring if I can help it, as I’m in a rental. I’d like 2-4 cameras, both indoor and out, a system I could start with only a couple and add to, with cloud storage. I have a Synology NAS for local storage, but obviously if they walk away with that the cameras are worthless.

Does anyone have any experience or recommendations in setting such a system up?

Conversation 15 comments

  • Brad Sams

    Premium Member
    14 February, 2019 - 1:48 pm

    <ol><li>Sorry to hear about your break in.</li><li>I have two Nest Outdoor cameras, very simple to use and setup – the downside is you have to pay an annual subscription fee for all the cloud services but for me, it's well worth the price for simplicity and features offered. </li></ol>

    • Polycrastinator

      15 February, 2019 - 9:11 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#404797">In reply to brad-sams:</a></em></blockquote><p>Thanks, in the end we were fortunate and they took very little of value, although a few sentimental jewelry items, and my Switch, which is mostly frustrating because Nintendo doesn't back up data for Splatoon, the game I play most. 300+ hours of gameplay, items, and weapons down the drain.</p><p>The nest cams seem to have good reviews and I see Wirecutter recommends them, but it looks like I need to power them somehow. We do have a few outdoor outlets so the might work in the back, but nothing at the front of our house which I suspect would be problematic. Thanks for the rec though.</p>

      • Brad Sams

        Premium Member
        15 February, 2019 - 9:51 am

        <blockquote><em><a href="#405022">In reply to Polycrastinator:</a></em></blockquote><p>If you want battery powered ones, I have heard good things about Arlo as well.</p>

      • Patrick3D

        15 February, 2019 - 2:47 pm

        <blockquote><em><a href="#405022">In reply to Polycrastinator:</a></em></blockquote><p>If you had any payment info stored on the Switch for purchasing digital games be sure to contact Nintendo Customer Support to report it stolen so they can deactivate your account on the Switch.</p>

        • Polycrastinator

          15 February, 2019 - 3:30 pm

          <blockquote><em><a href="#405151">In reply to Patrick3D:</a></em></blockquote><p>I did, I already disconnected it. But thanks for the reminder.</p>

      • rr60

        Premium Member
        15 February, 2019 - 3:30 pm

        <blockquote><em><a href="#405022">In reply to Polycrastinator:</a></em></blockquote><p>For the front you could get the nest doorbell since it uses the power from the doorbell wiring. I have one and it works great. </p>

  • robtillieit

    14 February, 2019 - 2:51 pm

    <p>+1 for Nest, they're great and very fast.</p>

  • lvthunder

    Premium Member
    14 February, 2019 - 6:22 pm

    <p>If you want to use the Synology I would go to their forums and ask which cameras work best with Surveillance System. I can't imagine a truly wireless camera though. It needs to get power from somewhere.</p>

  • NoFlames

    14 February, 2019 - 6:35 pm

    <p>Blink cameras are wireless on are good on batteries compared to Arlo. Blink cameras have audio recording to go with the video. Cloud storage included.</p>

    • Polycrastinator

      15 February, 2019 - 9:07 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#404923">In reply to NoFlames:</a></em></blockquote><p>I was looking at those, they seem cheaper than the Arlo system which I'd been considering. How's the experience/reliability?</p>

      • NoFlames

        15 February, 2019 - 4:23 pm

        <blockquote><a href="#405021"><em>In reply to Polycrastinator:</em></a><em> I have one and so far it's been good. </em></blockquote><p><br></p>

  • Daniel7878

    15 February, 2019 - 9:20 am

    <p>I thought about homebrewing some set up with cheaper cameras, capturing and storing locally, etc.. But the hardware options and simplicity of the Ring camera options just won out in my head. Wired options, wireless options, battery/plug/hardwired, varying lights.. and a solid app.. I just couldn't justify the other route to myself.</p><p><br></p>

  • AnOldAmigaUser

    Premium Member
    15 February, 2019 - 9:39 am

    <p>Having suffered the same issue, you might want to look at more of a security system, with sensors on the doors and windows. A system that makes noise is more of a deterrent. Once things are screaming, the perpetrators tend to leave. You might look at the SimpliSafe stuff, it appears to be rental friendly.</p>

  • robotraccoon

    Premium Member
    22 February, 2019 - 8:55 am

    <p>Wyze Cam from Wyze Labs popped up on my radar the other day. They are former Amazon engineers with the goal of making low cost but quality consumer technology devices. The prices of the cams and the free service sound to good to be true, but we'll see. I've ordered one to keep an eye on my dogs during the day.</p>

  • sott3

    Premium Member
    22 February, 2019 - 2:49 pm

    <p>I've been happy with my Amazon cameras. I have three throughout the house. Everything is stored in Amazon cloud. All W-Fi so no cables except a power cord. I also added a Ring doorbell for up front. </p>

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