I am looking for a wireless (preferred but open to options) camera system that records well at night, is used outdoors, and downloads data onto a DVR or website. I am needing this for my home. I know the local cable company and I believe AT&T have options but I don't want to pay someone a monthly fee and I want something easy to install and remove. We have had some theft in the neighborhood and I would like to help put them behind bars if possible. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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I just bought a swan kit last month.
Kit was very easy to install with POE.
The wireless system I took down had to have power ran to it so it wasn't really wireless imo -
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It is my understanding, and I could be wrong, that with a wireless system, the cams still need power. Most with a DVR that has good storage capacity, still have a cable unless you go with one of the cheaper 2 cam systems with monitor. Those usually don't have much storage. And something might be missed by the time you find out about the incident. Many of the wireless cams run on A/C if you have a source near by to run. The non-wireless have two fused cables, one for power, the other for video. If the cams don't have A/C power, they will need batteries. And those can go dead without regularly checking on them.
Some of the companies offer an app that allows internet access and cloud storage without charge. You might initially pay a little more for the system. But it's better than paying an on-going charge for access. Swann is one of them. Also look for those that have motion activated option. That will extend your run time in days. Aslo go with the most channels you can. You don't have to run a cam for every channel. And it will extend the run time of the DVR with fewer cams.
I'm about to buy and install one this weekend for the same reasons. And have been doing a little research. As for the cams, I'm going with a 1080p or better resolution for the distance I'm covering. I don't want there to be any question as to who the perps are due to picture clarity. I also am going with a minimum 2 TB storage because of the number of cams I will be running.Comment
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A friend of my does this, give him a call and he can answer your question professionally
Travis Jones 210-317-3744
He is licensed to do this type of work.Comment
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Wireless (or non) home security camera system suggestions
I'll update mine without my address lol
Last edited by berto; 04-10-2016, 03:16 PM.Comment
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Check out Arlo. In laws bought a set for us when we got our new house. Runs off wifi and batteries, records to a cloud. Decent for the price. We like it. Weatherproof as well.
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