Seven Years of Service
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Security Camera 12-11-2019, 11:12 PM
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I'm looking to get a security camera outside my house. Would like for it to be wireless, accessible on my phone, clear picture, night vision, motion sensor that gives me an alert on my phone once it detects it. I was looking at the Ring Camera outside wireless but would like to see if the community has any other suggestions. Not looking to spend much just want something functional with the basic features.
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Fourteen Years of Service
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RE: Security Camera 12-12-2019, 04:46 AM
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My parents Installed cameras not too long ago and the quality of the footage, particularly night vision, Is magnificent.
They did however, spend over 2k, so It all depends on your budget. Next time I pay them a visit, I'll take note of the manufacturer.
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RE: Security Camera 12-12-2019, 04:55 AM
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I'm not sure what cameras my parents installed, but I have seen the image quality. I will say it's really nice. I'll update my post if I can figure out what they have. As for most people, a Ring camera is great. I did however see a couple in the news today, and their camera apparently "got hacked". They just didn't know how to properly setup the camera. An Indian guy figured out the default password. But as long as you aren't a celebrity, or someone with a constant target on your back, it's just someone looking for entertainment. Moral of the story, make sure your cameras aren't vulnerable!
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Thirteen Years of Service
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RE: Security Camera 12-12-2019, 06:17 AM
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I suppose the recommendations are to protect your security camera setup as much as you would anything else. As others have mentioned, ring has all the features you're looking for, but it is becoming widely used.
On another note, I'm aware there are social media pages dedicated to sharing risks in the local area. For example, they may share video footage from ring. It can be of a person outside their door and they go on to explain that individual was dodgy or posed a risk somehow. This can also be an amusing way to see what "intelligence info" is being shared of people stealing parcels etc.
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Seven Years of Service
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RE: Security Camera 12-12-2019, 11:37 PM
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Thanks for the information guys. Not trying to spend $2k on a camera right now maybe when I get my own place would like for it be well secured for now my budget would be is $200 or less. Just looking to get 1 Security camera. Right now still leaning towards the Ring outdoor camera wireless. Heard lots of good reviews about it only thing i've heard recently is they can he hackable and people can spy on you.
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