Security/Web cameras
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My other dilemma is how many to get and where to place them.
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I originally started with one Dlink (DCS-942L). I put them facing the front door porch basically to watch over the packages left by couriers (and see those who drop leaflets and all). The 942L has SD card so it can record locally and ftp the video to a NAS drive for redundancy (so if the camera is taken, I have a NAS copy.. or if the NAS connection is down, I have the SD copy). You can watch the video on the SD card via mydlink app. After several months with decent performace, I added another one to face the driveway/sideyard so that we know who passes by that area. Then added two indoors .. Then finally added the Camera recorder (DNR-202L) as its a pain to have to adjust setting and view the cameras separately.
Based on experience, setup is pretty straightforward and no monthly fee whatsoever as you are mostly in control of it (their setup menu has a lot of technical options and setup that you can tweak, but don't need most of them)
I seriously considered getting the nest cam before this year's vacation but the 5-day delivery option and its price tag changed my mind.
The video clip from eyephone's post looks not so convincing. If the characters knew there was a cam in the house, they would've worn masks. I don't think the video would have helped homeowner, the police or the prosecutor in the court in most cases.
If I were in the vicinity, do I really want to confront the guys on my own? No way. If I were away on vacation, I had to dial the local police. What are the chances that they could get there on time?
I'm not concerned about getting my Dropcam/Nest Cam hacked.
I'm considering placing cameras on the exterior of my home. Does anyone have a good system they'd recommend?
- Nest does not make an outdoor camera. There are 3rd party housings that can be purchased though. But if I put a number of Nest cams on the exterior, that is going be an issue with my internet connection (current uplink is ~5 Mbps).
- Are there good options that store locally on a Mac or NAS?
- Wired or wireless? Separate network?
- DIY or not?
For all we know, this is how Skynet surveils us.
irvinehomeowner
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This is still on the first page of the Technology forum:
http://www.talkirvine.com/index.php/topic,11767.0.html
http://www.talkirvine.com/index.php/topic,11767.0.html
I have Dlink (couple of DCS-932L and DCS-942L).
I also have the Camera Video Recorder (DNR-202L) --> this is really not necessary as Dlink camera can record directly to NAS or hard drive connected to the router, but the DNR makes viewing recorder video easier especially remotely as well as centralized setup/viewing instead of having to login to each camera (without it, the camera will just ftp files and files of recording to the hard drive and you will have to open each file to view). This can control up to 4 cameras.
I also have the Camera Video Recorder (DNR-202L) --> this is really not necessary as Dlink camera can record directly to NAS or hard drive connected to the router, but the DNR makes viewing recorder video easier especially remotely as well as centralized setup/viewing instead of having to login to each camera (without it, the camera will just ftp files and files of recording to the hard drive and you will have to open each file to view). This can control up to 4 cameras.
http://youtu.be/q0Sy3nAa7mc
This one of the reason why you should subscribe to the cloud service. The alleged robbers took the camera, but the footage was stored in the cloud.
This one of the reason why you should subscribe to the cloud service. The alleged robbers took the camera, but the footage was stored in the cloud.
My other dilemma is how many to get and where to place them.
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I originally started with one Dlink (DCS-942L). I put them facing the front door porch basically to watch over the packages left by couriers (and see those who drop leaflets and all). The 942L has SD card so it can record locally and ftp the video to a NAS drive for redundancy (so if the camera is taken, I have a NAS copy.. or if the NAS connection is down, I have the SD copy). You can watch the video on the SD card via mydlink app. After several months with decent performace, I added another one to face the driveway/sideyard so that we know who passes by that area. Then added two indoors .. Then finally added the Camera recorder (DNR-202L) as its a pain to have to adjust setting and view the cameras separately.
Based on experience, setup is pretty straightforward and no monthly fee whatsoever as you are mostly in control of it (their setup menu has a lot of technical options and setup that you can tweak, but don't need most of them)
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
Man... this Irvine crime wave must have you guys spooked.
I understand why qwervoyeur does it, he lives in Tustin and he loves to watch his dogs (and to make sure yaliu doesn't snag one).
Is anyone concerned about getting their cams hacked?
I understand why qwervoyeur does it, he lives in Tustin and he loves to watch his dogs (and to make sure yaliu doesn't snag one).
Is anyone concerned about getting their cams hacked?
irvinehomeowner said:
I seriously considered getting the nest cam before this year's vacation but the 5-day delivery option and its price tag changed my mind.
The video clip from eyephone's post looks not so convincing. If the characters knew there was a cam in the house, they would've worn masks. I don't think the video would have helped homeowner, the police or the prosecutor in the court in most cases.
If I were in the vicinity, do I really want to confront the guys on my own? No way. If I were away on vacation, I had to dial the local police. What are the chances that they could get there on time?
irvinehomeowner said:
I'm not concerned about getting my Dropcam/Nest Cam hacked.
I'm considering placing cameras on the exterior of my home. Does anyone have a good system they'd recommend?
- Nest does not make an outdoor camera. There are 3rd party housings that can be purchased though. But if I put a number of Nest cams on the exterior, that is going be an issue with my internet connection (current uplink is ~5 Mbps).
- Are there good options that store locally on a Mac or NAS?
- Wired or wireless? Separate network?
- DIY or not?
irvinehomeowner
Well-known member
Mrs. IHO is.zovall said:
For all we know, this is how Skynet surveils us.
momopi
Well-known member
I'd spend the $ on professional alarm system and heavy duty safe bolted to the floor/wall studs first. Most safes on the market today actually suck and can be cracked open by dropping on the floor at an angle, or with simple hand tools/pry bar.
Professional burglers spend quite a bit of effort casing your place. The pro's work with house cleaners, gardners, delivery service, door to door "salesman", and even outcall escorts to gain information on your home. If you have an alarm system that they're unable to bypass, it would at least deter or limit their time inside your home. If not, then they might arrive in a moving truck with everyone dressed as movers to clean out your entire home.
One of the best deterrance is to get to know your neighbors, who will call you on your cell phone (or the cops) if they see something not normal.
Professional burglers spend quite a bit of effort casing your place. The pro's work with house cleaners, gardners, delivery service, door to door "salesman", and even outcall escorts to gain information on your home. If you have an alarm system that they're unable to bypass, it would at least deter or limit their time inside your home. If not, then they might arrive in a moving truck with everyone dressed as movers to clean out your entire home.
One of the best deterrance is to get to know your neighbors, who will call you on your cell phone (or the cops) if they see something not normal.