Outdoor security system

[rotor_powerd]

Due to some undesirables (drug addict jailbirds) moving in with (leeching off of) their family members on our road, I'm interested in putting up a few cameras around my garage and my sheds out back. I've browsed Amazon trying to find something that will do what I want but I'm not sure what's worth spending money on and what's not. I'd like something that's wireless, at least from the DVR to the camera. My sheds are 2-300' from my garage, there is power run out there but I'd rather not have to run another line. I'd only need 3-4 cameras at most. Any recommendations for a decent system that is in the $500 range or cheaper?

 

[ur bittn]

There are smart phone ones that are good

 

[Buckwheat 1]

Nest/Drop Cam.
They have nice stuff.Wireless and Cloud recording.They are a little expensive but worth it.

 

[rotor_powerd]

Nest/Drop Cam.
They have nice stuff.Wireless and Cloud recording.They are a little expensive but worth it.

We have a Samsung camera that's nearly identical to the Nest that we use as a baby monitor. Those would be ideal but unfortunately our log house absolutely kills any wifi signal as soon as you go out the door. I'd have to run Cat5/6 cables out to my garage and put up a WAP in order to get signal there and in my sheds. With a self contained system I could just stick the DVR/receiver in the garage and its signal should reach everywhere that I need to put a camera. I'm not worried about being able to live view the cameras from my phone or anything, just want them recording in case anything walks off.

 

[Buckwheat 1]

We have a Samsung camera that's nearly identical to the Nest that we use as a baby monitor. Those would be ideal but unfortunately our log house absolutely kills any wifi signal as soon as you go out the door. I'd have to run Cat5/6 cables out to my garage and put up a WAP in order to get signal there and in my sheds. With a self contained system I could just stick the DVR/receiver in the garage and its signal should reach everywhere that I need to put a camera. I'm not worried about being able to live view the cameras from my phone or anything, just want them recording in case anything walks off.

I have installed some of the Zmodo brand systems sold on Ebay.They have a large variety of packaged systems that are pretty inexpensive.

 

[zak88lx]

We use Dropcam Pro's and Nest Cam's at home, but they are not outdoor rated.

Check out the Arlo system by Netgear.
They are battery operated, so you can place them pretty much anywhere with magnetic mounts.
You can get a set of 4 for $500 USD at Best Buy.

Arlo Smart Home Security

BestBuy - NETGEAR - Arlo Smart Home Indoor/Outdoor Wireless High-Definition Security Cameras (4-Pack) - White/Black

[video=youtube;-ciw9bkYm7w]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ciw9bkYm7w[/video]

 

[rotor_powerd]

Those Arlo's look pretty cool. Wonder what real world battery life is like.

I went ahead and ordered cable to run to the garage and a WAP to put up. I didn't really want to have to bury any cable but this will give me the option to just add more of the Samsung cameras like I already have, and will give me wifi in the garage which is kind of a pain to not have currently.

 

[EatonEggbeater]

You might have already thought of this, but I'd have whoever's doing your run to put in a 2 inch conduit rather than direct burial cable.

Have them pull your CAT cable and a string.

 

[rotor_powerd]

You might have already thought of this, but I'd have whoever's doing your run to put in a 2 inch conduit rather than direct burial cable.

Have them pull your CAT cable and a string.

That person would be me.

Good idea on the conduit, I was thinking about just taking an edger and cutting a "trench" to lay the cable in but I might do it that way instead. The run from the house to the garage will only be about 50'.

 

[Kozak_SVT]

Could get some German Shepherds, best home defense lol

 

[zak88lx]

Those Arlo's look pretty cool. Wonder what real world battery life is like.

I went ahead and ordered cable to run to the garage and a WAP to put up. I didn't really want to have to bury any cable but this will give me the option to just add more of the Samsung cameras like I already have, and will give me wifi in the garage which is kind of a pain to not have currently.

I have heard that the batteries last 3 to 4 months.

 

[rotor_powerd]

Could get some German Shepherds, best home defense lol

That would an upgrade over my basset hounds. They have no problem barking at someone/something, but if it comes to actually running after them..... meh, the couch looks pretty comfortable.

 

[7998]

I have a 1/4 mile long driveway and I'm considering something like this. I have 2 dvr based systems now but you are limited to about 300' for how far you can go.

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