home video security

[GlockIssue]

Yea I close on a house in one month and want some security cameras. I really need to look into this as well. I've heard that Drop Cam's are very nice. I don't really want a monthly payment for recording though.

 

[Fisher7]

You can pass on the cloud thing. But in case you need it to ID some one why not.

 

[saltydog]

Yea I close on a house in one month and want some security cameras. I really need to look into this as well. I've heard that Drop Cam's are very nice. I don't really want a monthly payment for recording though.

The best thing about camera systems vs traditional security systems is you can add cameras at your own pace. And with a dvr /nvr there is no monthly payment and your recorded footage is at your fingertips and not saved to a third party server.

 

[Jbum]

We use Clinton and Honeywell alot. They are both decent DVR'S and cameras. And both capable of Web or mobile browsing. With no monthly fee other than your Internet bill.

 

[saltydog]

One thing to remember with cloud based storage, if your internet ever goes down for whatever reason( bad connection, cut lines, etc) you are no longer recording.

 

[Jackie Graham]

The Uniden system has an app that allows remote viewing. You can also listen or talk over the cameras. We have AT&T so the connection is a little slow be still good. Broad-ban would probably work a little fasted. I don't have a problem with clarity and the cameras will pickup motion through a window. Setup is quick. I paid $190.00 for a system with 2 cameras and an extra camera cost $90.00.

 

[GlockIssue]

The best thing about camera systems vs traditional security systems is you can add cameras at your own pace. And with a dvr /nvr there is no monthly payment and your recorded footage is at your fingertips and not saved to a third party server.

Okay, so what would you recommend if I wanted a 4-5 camera setup? With 4-5 cameras, I would prefer to not spend $200 per camera because that gets expensive.

 

[GlockIssue]

The Uniden system has an app that allows remote viewing. You can also listen or talk over the cameras. We have AT&T so the connection is a little slow be still good. Broad-ban would probably work a little fasted. I don't have a problem with clarity and the cameras will pickup motion through a window. Setup is quick. I paid $190.00 for a system with 2 cameras and an extra camera cost $90.00.

So I'm guessing these are wifi cameras?

 

[Jackie Graham]

Correct! I decided to go with wifi as I didn't want to go through the trouble of running wires all over the house. Took 40 minutes to setup and install 2 cameras. I added a third camera a few days later.

 

[GlockIssue]

Nice man, I'm going to look into this. Sounds like a nice way to go. And you would recommend the Unidens?