I went out and bought a 100' cat5 cord. Only issue Im having is getting the motion detection working to be able to go back and view "events". I may have to call tech support as I see no option to activate it. I want to get a couple more cameras and they go for $50 per on Ebay with cords. Overall Im pleased with the set-up for under $300.Jago668 wrote:If you self install poe systems. I imagine it is like installing your own computer lan. Buy a spindle of cat5 or cat6, a box of rj45's, and the stripper/crimping tool. You need smaller holes, and you can get the cables just the length you need.
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- Sat Oct 21, 2017 2:40 pm
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- Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:19 pm
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I pulled the trigger and got the cameras I wanted at Sam's today. They were on sale and decided to get them before it ended on the 20th. Install was strait forward, took me about 3.5hrs taking plenty of breaks. I got the app on my phone and got everything working. I just need to fine tune the positioning tomorrow and get a longer ethernet cord. Im eager to see what they look like in the daytime. Night time they look good and Im pleased how clear they are with little to no light.
- Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:10 am
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I know a friend with those cameras. He likes them but the price is the biggest drawback for me. Plus having to charge batteries and it draining my WiFi. It’s definitely easier to install for those that don’t wanna run wires and drill holes.ELB wrote:I went to check on the Arlo cameras mentioned a couple times upthread. Recent (two days ago) article: https://www.cnet.com/products/netgear-a ... 2/preview/
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:35 am
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The A/C closet idea sounds perfect for my set-up. Mine is in the garage and I could install a lock to secure the door and it has a big shelf on wheels on front of it that has to be moved to open the doors. I just need to gets a small monitor or TV to be able to view and set-up the system.LimaCharlie3 wrote:I have both systems running concurrently. An older wired system with a dvr locked inside the air conditioning closet. It's not easy access and I Feel fairly sure it wouldn't be found by a thief. I also have an Arlo wireless system that duplicates the wired system and gives me mobile access and far superior picture quality than the older analog wired system I have. The Arlo cameras cover a 110 degree field which does the work of two of the wired cameras, the wired system records continuously on a weeklong loop and the Arlo is motion activated. My wired system was cheap and the cameras are the weak point. The night vision is excellent but daytime is poor and the field f vision is narrow. I relaced one camera with a peephole camera on my front door that was $30 on Amazon and it has a 130 degree field of vision, excellent daytime clarity and rivals the digital cameras in picture quality. You get what you pay for seems to apply.
The cameras in the link I posted can view 130' in daytime and 82' at night. Range is 100 degrees. That isn’t too bad for the price.
- Thu Oct 12, 2017 6:44 am
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I’ve seen the wireless cameras but they are a bit more than I wanted to spend. I wish I could mount the DVR in the attic but I’m sure the extreme temperatures would cause the unit to fail quickly. A lock control box may be the best option to secure the DVR.
This system also has an app you download and can view it remotely on your phone. It comes with 4 cameras but you can add a total of 8 including sound.
I have a Dbell wireless doorbell that is similar to the Ring but without the subscription costs.
This system also has an app you download and can view it remotely on your phone. It comes with 4 cameras but you can add a total of 8 including sound.
I have a Dbell wireless doorbell that is similar to the Ring but without the subscription costs.
- Wed Oct 11, 2017 8:55 pm
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I was looking into installing a few cameras around my home and this set caught my eye at Sams Club.
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/samsung-8 ... 0120665.ip
One question I have is what happens if a perp breaks in and steals the control box? There goes your footage. Is there any inexpensive options to have a back-up online like to the cloud or to your home computer?
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/samsung-8 ... 0120665.ip
One question I have is what happens if a perp breaks in and steals the control box? There goes your footage. Is there any inexpensive options to have a back-up online like to the cloud or to your home computer?