r/SecurityCamera

So I seen this post about some girl and her step dad b now I’m back to wondering about my own situation. I need someone to tell me exactly what the hidden cameras would look like and how you find them? I bought one of those camera detectors but it goes off by so much stuff n I don’t actually find anything. My boyfriend will literally name exact things I’ve done tho that he has NO WAY of knowing about. Super private personal stuff. And I found one outside that he put up but he said he returned it after I took it down but I don’t believe him. He said he has every right to watch his house. Please help me

Asking for a friend

Are there any ir flims or ir paint that obstract cameras like for an example (just an example): speed cameras on highway, saw few ir spray paints and number plate frames etc etc I need reviews from anyone who has used them and have expertise or Idea about this stuff

Pls help....

Edit: not doing anything illegal Sorry for the spelling mistake cameras*

Hi all, looking to get two security cameras for our new place. For many reasons which I won’t go into we have opted to get a solar powered camera. We were originally set on eufy C37 however recently saw the gen bolt AOV wifi on amazon. According to the specs the genbolt seems to have better battery, solar, similar resolution, better IP. I know the eufy has better detection and software reliance due to company but is that enough to warrant spending 2x the money? If I have gotten anything wrong in the above, please also let me know

Looking for a camera that is 24hr constant monitoring (not trigger reactive), can read license platesc and has a very clear visual of approx. 150-200 ft away. Bonus if it does well in the dark, too.I know this will be pricier. Bonus if it can have a setup on the sides of a house and/or tree.. We have neighbors with super illegal M80 and worse ongoing fireworks but cops won't really do anything without a camera with constant monitoring. I'm tired, my other neighbors are tired, and there are babies and elderly but these gang wannabees don't care. I have a Reolink Argus PT Ulta I'm disappointed couldn't even capture a car driving on part of our property...between recordings...but our friendly neighbor's Ring doorbell caught! Can't get any plate info and it's not the first time it's missed important stuff between recordings... so unless you have one that is super amazing and fits the qualifications above, I'm probably gonna be skeptical of Reolink. Thank you for any help and reading about my frustrations.

Edit: Thanks for the info. Looks like I will be looking at two types of cameras; one for a zoom and one for reading plates, but I think I will prioritize distance first. Thanks again!

Hey everybody, I’m looking to get at least two smart cameras (one indoor, one outdoor) plus a doorbell. I currently use Google’s doorbell and indoor camera, but I need a new doorbell since mine’s scratched up.
I use the Google smart home system for everything else around the house, so ideally I’d stick with something that plays nice with that. My main requirements: an American company, not Amazon-owned, no subscription required for the basics (motion detection, saving short clips), and ideally solar power capability.
I know it’s oddly specific, I just haven’t loved how my Google doorbell and camera basically need a full reset every time there’s a WiFi blip or power outage.

I’ve been debating whether to just stay with Google or switch to Arlo, which seems like a solid option. Would love any recommendation

Reolink Door Bell POE VS AOSU Doorbell Camera Wireless Outdoor, 5MP Ultra HD

my house needs wiring to get this done ...so my question is which of these two are good? I can run POE or run power. From research more door bells support power so one time cost. POE means if I change brands in future I need to pay for another power run

I will have two walls open and I think they will provide great pots for outdoor poe cameras and outside power receptacles...most likely eufy platform cams since I have a kit with a home base cam(s) etc already and whatever outdoor/external box(es) and receptacle(s)

Seems to me just figure out where on the two outside walls i wanna come out pop holes and run cat 6 cables for the cams and the 12/2 Romex for the outlets

I have aluminum siding so I'll be adding some kind of duct seal/rubber plug to protect the cables.

Is basic cat 6 hooked to a poe switch/injector ok and just go direct to the mounts/cams?

For the outlets can I just run 12/2 Romex directly into the exterior boxes/receptacles? I plan to locate them so I won't need any kind of conduit runs to place them.

I'm a sahm and I don't ever answer the door for safety reasons.

The idea of a doorbell camera makes me anxious because I don't want to talk to anyone I'm not expecting anyway, and I don't want them to know whether I'm home or not. Like, just go away.

I'm thinking just a camera up in the corner of my covered porch, as well as one near my backdoor, that has video plus sound and alerts me if someone is near it (especially for in the middle of the night)

OR would a camera that's more in the open, so they can see it before even walking up my sidewalk, deter them better? We've had a no soliciting sign for years and it annoyingly gets ignored.

Please let me know your thoughts and any recommendations. Thank you!

Hello, I recently bought a house with my wife and want to get some security cameras. I plan to do some wired floodlight cameras and I’ve done some research and understand why people prefer PoE camera systems. My only issue is our roof is flat so getting into the attic to run wires is basically impossible. Because of this I have two questions.

1. in my situation would it be recommended to do wireless cameras like the reolink or tapo cameras due to the easier setup?

2. if I still went with PoE, would it be okay to run cables through the crawl space or along exterior of the house?

If anyone has any advice, recommendations, or ideas I haven’t thought of please let me know.

Thank you in advance.

I like what I’m seeing with Rio Link and I like that they don’t offer subscription for their products. However, I do like the fact that with cloud storage surveillance, if someone does destroy your surveillance device, you’ll have the footage stored in a cloud that can be used as evidence for later.

Why do you prefer local storage over cloud storage?

I was also looking at some surveillance by Honeywell, but I’m not sure.

Hi everyone,

I am considering buying a SANNCE 4K 8MP PoE camera with ONVIF support and microSD recording.

My goal is a bit different from most Home Assistant and Frigate setups.

I do NOT need object detection, AI analysis, facial recognition, or continuous video processing.

I have a Raspberry Pi 5 running Home Assistant and would like to keep CPU usage as low as possible.

What I really want is:

Live video in Home Assistant via RTSP/ONVIF.

Motion recording directly on the camera's microSD card.

Ability to browse, play, and download recordings from the SD card using Home Assistant or third-party software.

Avoid running Frigate because I don't have a Coral TPU or a dedicated GPU.

Can anyone confirm:

whether SANNCE cameras expose SD card recordings through ONVIF;

whether recordings can be accessed via web interface, FTP, SMB, or API;

whether any Home Assistant integration can browse and play back SD card events.

I am trying to avoid the situation where recordings are stored on the SD card but can only be viewed through the manufacturer's mobile app.

Any real-world experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Desperately looking for Paige Game Changer cable part number 258340804

Hey everyone, I am in urgent need of some Paige Game Changer direct burial cable for a project.

The manufacturer is completely out of stock and I cannot find it anywhere.The exact part number I need is 258340804, which is the Shielded F/UTP version.

This is the unique cable that allows long distance runs without needing extenders.If anyone has any sitting around, leftover from a job, or even used reels in decent shape, I am absolutely willing to buy them off you. Please let me know what you have available.

Thanks.

Hello folks. As the title suggests, I'm looking for some advice on cameras.

I live in an older apartment building in downtown Vancouver, Canada. We've had issues lately with people gaining access to our stairwell, and recently found out that somebody had spat all over our elevator in the early hours of the morning. Gross and frustrating.

The building itself is a "co-op", which means that we don't have a "landlord" or "building manager" - a company owns the building, but leases it to the residents, and it's run as a non-profit. As such, we are able to install security devices/etc. if the residents agree with it via voting.

We have a mainline camera system - however, it does not cover our entry/exit stairwells, or our elevator. From what I've been told, the actual wiring and installation of those cameras was quite expensive, and I'm trying to see if there's any more cost effective solutions.

The stairwells are NW/NE/SW/SE sides of the building, spaced (rough guesstimate) about 10m apart from each other in a square style. In the centre, joining the North and South "wings", is the elevator. The layout is kind of like an H on its side.

I was initially thinking about Ring cameras, but one of the issues we may face is the accessibility of stored video if something happens. With our central system, folks w/ a key to the security room are able to go and view it, which helps ease the burden off of one person. From what I understand, Ring will store footage on an Amazon cloud server up to 180 days w/ a subscription plan, but I presume that would be tied to one persons Amazon account, correct?

Another issue would be WiFi coverage - as each of the cameras would be located in our stairwells and elevator spread across the building, there isn't anybody that would have central enough WiFi to link to all of the cameras (and I doubt there would be any network that the elevator would stay consistently linked to). Would this cause any issues that anybody knows have/has encountered?

And finally - any alternatives, aside from looking in to having more cameras added to our current system?

Thanks for any/all advice in advance!

I’m looking to add a couple of security cameras around my home after a few packages were left outside longer than I was comfortable with. Nothing dramatic happened, but it made me realize I have zero visibility around the front door once I’m away.

I’d probably start with two cameras:

• one covering the front door/porch
• one facing the driveway or backyard

I’m not trying to build a full smart-home surveillance setup. I just want something reliable that sends useful motion alerts, has clear enough video to tell what happened, and does not turn into another expensive monthly subscription.

What I’m looking for:

• clear video during the day and decent night vision
• reliable motion detection, preferably with person/package detection
• phone notifications that are not constantly triggered by shadows, cars, or every passing leaf
• local storage or at least a usable free tier
• easy installation, ideally wireless or battery-powered for one of the cameras
• solid privacy controls and two-factor authentication
• budget around $250 to $300 for two cameras, though I can stretch if it genuinely makes sense

I keep seeing Eufy, Reolink, Ring, Google Nest, Arlo, Wyze and Aqara recommended, but every brand seems to have a catch. Some have subscriptions, some need a hub, some have questionable notifications, and some apparently work great until Wi-Fi gets annoying.

A few things I’m curious about:

• What are the best home security cameras 2026 for someone who wants reliable alerts without paying a monthly fee forever?
• Is local storage actually as convenient as people say, or does cloud storage save a lot of headaches?
• For outdoor cameras, would you choose battery-powered, wired, or solar, assuming I want low maintenance?
• Which brands or models would you avoid based on your own experience?

Would really appreciate real-world feedback, especially from people who have used their cameras through bad weather, unreliable Wi-Fi, or lots of motion around the property.