Home & Garage Security Cameras

[keithb7]

We finally purchased a home security camera system. I did a bunch of research and settled on a Network Video Recorder system utilizing Power Over Ethernet for the cameras. The system included 8 qty 4K cameras with 2 bright LED’s lights on each. Each camera also has 2 way audio communication and warning sirens if you want to activate them.  I am quite impressed with the latest software and how adjustable everything is. I am able to get the system dial’d-in for minimal false alerts. 
There are plenty of cameras included so not only will there be some on the outside of my garage, there will be one inside as well.  If I do something stupid while working in the garage I’ll have bonus footage for my You Tube channel. Lol. 

Its all accessible through an app on my iPhone. Alerts. Recordings. Vocal communication with someone at my door. Warning unwanted visitors etc. The bright LED lights come on when thermal movement or a vehicle is detected.  All video is recorded on a 2TB hard drive. 

 

Also included was an indoor motion sensor and 2 door/window sensors. If someone gets past a camera somehow, the sensor should pick them up. I can buy additional add-on sensors as well. 

 

We crawled around the attic running cat5 ethernet wires. The wired system takes more effort to install. Yet there are no monthly fees. If you consider iphones “fandangled devices” this system is probably not for you.  
 

So far based on a week of use, I can recommend it. I got the system at Costco. 
The Lorex Fusion system. 

Nothing is 100% effective but this gives us a bit of peace of mind while we are at work all day. Or in bed at night. Someone could come in while we are sleeping. We wouldn’t likely hear an intruder. We have no dog either to warn us. 

The old Mopars and all the tools to support them are fairly endeared to me. They should be a little safer.  These systems continue to improve. I am impressed so far.

The image quality is quite good. 

 

Edited January 29, 2022 by keithb7

[Sniper]

And you can show us bear videos when they raid your trash, lol

[keithb7]

Yes. Bear, coyote and deer aplenty here.   Be cool to capture a Cougar (Mtn Lion) they are here too. Just very elusive. 

[Plymouthy Adams]

I'm glad you clarified the COUGAR.....mums might not be too happy with some caught on film.....lol

[Bryan]

Only issue I have with mine is that the IR light attracts bugs and spiders, that if they get close they set off the camera alert.  Started mounting the IR lights away from the cameras. Using the same type, ethernet cable with POE.   I dug a trench a couple years back..800 ft - 6"-1ft deep to the end of the driveway by hand. 

[Dan Hiebert]

Just about every system I can find requires both good internet and good cellular service to be effective for an immediate or other agency (other than me) response.  We have neither.  I've got recording stuff out, but that doesn't prevent anything, just provides info for follow-up, either by myself or the local constabulary. 

[keithb7]

Fortunately I have both. Great high speed data at home and reliable celluLar data at work. 
 

Still waiting for the bears to show up at the garbage cans. Too early yet. Still hibernating. I should have some good bruin photos in June. 
 

Thieves may not want to wear coveralls with reflective stripes. Lol. 
 

 

 

Edited February 8, 2022 by keithb7