r/Securitysystems

Hello, Im looking into a system to properly survey my apartment.

I do not want intrusive ai, techgiants, subscription fees, or the chance other people can view the feed.

I was curious if I could use adhesive strips to hold up the cameras where I desire, and run the cables naked on the ceiling with gaff tape and replace it so often or something so I don't have to do any drilling.

Im also learning about frigate and rtsp compliant options, then running a raspberry pi or something but Im not the biggest tech person, though I want to get more into it ig this could just be my foot in the door.

I was seeing frigate has some newer features that would easier integrate everything.

It is a little daunting though, and my partner had voiced wanting something simple.

I kinda want something sleek I can also mount on the main door between the gated door and the main so I can see whose at the door itself, though I believe if my fear comes true the person(s) will likely just bust the front window.

(This window is not directly beside the door, or I'd just put something there)

In the end I'm wondering if it would just be better to have an alarm system at the windows x doors.

With a simple camera that stores on an SD card to capture a face, or number of intruders after the fact.

I have a dog etc but Im paranoid about the situation and want everything in my favor.

Hes a big Boi and barks at even friends entering so he is my security atm.

But like I said I'm paranoid and want everything possible in my favor.

My budget is 500.

Thank you in advance, I'm not really sure who to ask about this kind of stuff so I'm turning to Reddit hah.

Hi! After being woken up between 2 and 4am two too many times by apparently garbage Kidde interconnected 10 year battery (non-hardwired) fire alarms, my 3 year old and 6 month old sat mom and dad down and told us that we needed to get our shit figured out or else they will kick us to the curb.

Dad (me) subsequently has spent three too many hours diving into residential fire alarms options and opinions. Currently our home is not hardwired, and we are looking to balance safety without breaking the bank. Due to bad experiences, I'd like to move away from Kidde, though open to opinions on that. Local code requires that for non-hardwired alarms they must be interconnected. I need 8 units to comply with code.

Here is where I have run into a snag: interconnected sealed battery powered alarms from Kidde or First Alert are prohibitively expensive (e.g. this one: https://www.amazon.com/SMCO500V-Interconnect-Battery-Operated-Combination-Monoxide/dp/B0CV54Z1Q7?th=1 at 52 dollars a pop puts me at 450 pretty quick)

A quick search on Amazon brought up X-Sense, which seems to have gone through some controversy lately, having their products taken off due to compliance issues. Obviously I am not interested in any product that might be a danger to my family, but in doing some searching it seems like X-Sense has gotten their shit together and gotten ETL certified? See here. Searching through some of the model numbers, it seems like I could get 9 combo detectors that are interconnected and battery operated for less than 300. Saving 150 means a lot to my family right now.

I suppose my question to you all is: is X-Sense ok now? If not, should I just bite the bullet on the first alert ones? My other thought is to purchase 7 stand alone units, and two interconnected units, one upstairs, one downstairs.

Thank you for your help!

As the title says looking for new security system, I did use xfinity, however after them cutting them off and using a new company for wifi because they where charging an arm a leg, they security only works with there wifi, so I have to find something new.

Looking between vivant and ring security, I am not so much into ADT since they pulled a fast one on me years ago and ran my credit with out my consent. Any recommendations?