Sorry, basically my car got broken into a couple nights ago, so I’m on super high alert. It’s not a reflection as it moves with the vehicle. Seems something is mounted in front of the driver. Just never seen anything like that.
They can hardly ever be reached when you have an emergency. Also if they do pickup they have horrible attitude. If you need same day assistance they will charge you extra $200 plus whatever it cost. I have HOA contract and A special number takes forever to get anyone. I am going to try and get my HOA to drop these people.
Hello people,
My mom wants a basic indoor camera to watch the dog from her smartphone when she is away. I don't want her to get trapped into a the monthly subscription, nor giving Xi Jinping direct access to the video stream.
I did some quick researches and I'd like to have some feedback. Did I forgot something? Is there a more simple alternative?
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Need: Watch live video stream from a smartphone over the internet. No video recording needed.
I guess a RTSP/ONVIF camera with a Raspberry Pi managing the remote connection should be enough (VPN on the Raspberry Pi and the smartphone)
Hardware:
Camera: Reolink E1 Pro (or something similar) 60€
Raspberry Pi: Zero 2 W
Storage: microSD card for the Raspberry PI OS
Wiring: some micro-USB power brick
Software:
On Raspberry Pi: a VPN (Tailscale or Wireguard)
Then I don't really get how does she controls the camera tilt/zoom from her smartphone, or connect to the camera's IP with a simple graphic user interface.
Life alert has the brand name but whenever someone actually sits down to compare features and pricing against newer companies, the differences are pretty significant
The contract length alone is a major factor, 3 years vs month to month, but there are also differences in response times, GPS capability, fall detection accuracy, waterproof ratings, and whether the company charges activation or equipment fees
It feels like life alert is coasting on decades of brand awareness from those TV commercials while everyone else has innovated around them
For anyone who has actually done a side by side comparison recently, what were the biggest differences that stood out?
I'm trying to understand the real-world pricing of a professionally installed 8-camera IP surveillance system.
Example:
• 8 IP cameras
• NVR
• PoE switch
• Cabling and materials
• Around 24 labor hours
Assume the equipment + materials + labor cost is roughly $4,350.
Would a customer price of $5,655 sound reasonable, too low, or too high?
I'm particularly interested in how installers account for warranty work, callbacks and overhead when pricing jobs like this.
Which electronic lock is considered the most secure for residential doors? I would like recommendations from cybersecurity experts, considering resistance to physical and digital break-ins, encryption, firmware updates, authentication, privacy, and operation even without internet.
Purchased a home with a Honeywell 6270 ADT on the wall in the master bedroom. Did not get the code from previous owners and factory reset codes aren’t working. I had to take it off the wall and disconnect the speaker as the only way to get some silence. I’d love to keep the system as it is already set up with door, window, occupancy, fire, monoxide, and probably other sensors I’m forgetting to mention. Should I just pay someone to come out and fix it or would I be able to do so myself.
A little background:
I believe the control panel is in the basement, but the previous owners didn’t know the code to it so they flipped off the breaker when they sold us the house. Unfortunately the breaker also controlled our sump pump and electrical components to our plumbing. Well we had shit storm yesterday (literally) when sewage started coming up from the toilets, showers, and bath tubs. Long story short (kinda) we had to flip the breaker back on to have the plumbing working normally. Now the system is blaring and the only thing I was able to do is disconnect the wire internally for the speaker itself, there is no company name for installers for an installers code and anything simple like the address and zip code don’t work neither do the manufacturer recommended reset codes.
I recently purchased two Arlo Essential Indoor Pan-Tilt cameras, one Essential Outdoor Pan-Tilt camera, and one Arlo doorbell—four devices total.
Do I need a base station, or can everything operate properly without one? What advantages would a base station actually provide?
I’m also having trouble with my doorbell camera not detecting or recording every motion event. Could this be related to not having a base station? The wifi box is literally 5 feet from the doorbell.
Any advice from people with a similar setup would be appreciated!
We live with narcissists and they "blame" me for this issue and "costing them money". The problem won't be resolved until if "they feel like it suits their interests". if they want cops shown up at the door, that is their stupid problem, i just want this for obvious reasons of not walking into a blaring siren because of selfish idiots. SO has anyone replaced and reprogrammed a new remote key fob that can inform me of how long it took and how much?
Looking to buy camera 1 for an outside street road, 1 for parking and 2 for a common area which requires to cover 90 degrees as the staircase and entry is in L shape. Will the dome camera work for the L shape and which company is best for this
My boyfriend has been showing obvious signs of alcoholism, and had been increasingly nasty and mentally abusive. When I chat with close friends about things that are happening, there is a quiet but obvious response from him directly related to said conversations. This keeps happening. This afternoon I was talking to a good friend saying that he may have to have a mortgage again if we separate. Tonight I saw him looking at houses on his cell phone. He quickly closed the app. This is one small example, but it’s become a bit terrifying. Not sure what to do? Ee co-own the house.
Like the title says. Need some cameras for my house but want local only storage that I can access from my phone while I'm out and about if possible. I don't trust ring or the like. Thanks!
Recently moved to a new city and have had very unfortunate experiences already in my 2 months here and I really want to get a doorbell camera and some other non subscription based perimeter cameras. Maybe even something that can alert me at night if it detects people. I’m not sure what my budget is right now but I don’t think it’ll be very much due to the costs of damages I’ve sustained from thieves and just bad people.
I want a closed circuit system but I also rent so I can’t just drill holes to have power wires going outside. I’m really clueless right now and in a bad spot
I had a big security box in the garage closet with coax and phones lines that I removed thinking I had no use for it. I've since realized the alarm panel must have been pulling power from it but not even sure how unless a phone line powered it.
Here are some pictures - https://imgur.com/a/TxoU2BA
How can I go about getting power back? Alarm is working fine remotely with my alarm.com app so just the panel that has issues.
After a couple days of research on security systems, decided to go with unifi.
Went through the website and selected the following products.
What do you guys think?
Hi,
I have a choice of two place where to position a surveillance video camera out of my home.
a) About 3m (~10') high, very visible from the street.
b) About 2m (~6.5') high, not visible until you go next to it.
Solution (a) should work as a deterrent, but I fear it can in any case be easily disabled with a short pole, or the jet of a spray paint. Semi-professional intruders can be fast in covering their faces, enter my property and put out of use the camera.
Solution (b) wouldn't work as a deterrent, even if I can replace this effect with a warning at the entrance. Once the camera is located, it can be easily disabled with a hand. At the same time, I guess its semi-hidden position can make it more difficult to find it, and in the meantime I've had the time to see what's happening, and react.
The other solution is to have both cameras, so the intruders will have to work more.
What would you do?
We’ve just finished a new Apple TV app that lets you watch your Reolink cameras on the big screen. It supports doorbells, battery cameras and wired models.
We’re looking for testers on Apple TV.
Comment below or send a PM and we’ll send you the instructions.
We are looking into get a company to install and monitor home security. we want alarms and cameras. we want a system reliable, easy to use and not too expensive.
please recommend a reliable company, thanks in advance.
Hi guys, I have my D235 doorbell set up for motion and person detection and it's already at 29%. When I was initially researching the doorbell, I read it should only need charging every 6 months.
What settings do you guys use to help minimize battery drainage, especially at that rate.
I charged it for over 6 hours before I did the initial installation.
I live on a residential street in the UK.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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.
