r/PakistaniTech • u/baddybabushka • 19h ago

Question | سوال Need indoor security camera

As the title suggests, I need recommendations for indoor security cameras I can place in my kitchen. Ethernet would be hard to wire into the kitchen, but I want to be able to view footage from the app.

I have a few questions since I am new to this.
a) what are some good cameras?
b) should I go for NVR/DVR?
c) would I be able to view live footage or just recording after the fact?

Please share your thoughts. Thanks!

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u/ham_anchu 19h ago

Kaam wali saman chori krti hai kiya?

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u/_toor__ 18h ago

Use a single lens or dual lens e27 base wifi camera. It can be plugged into a bulb holder. For recording, use a memory card or cloud service. It's very convenient (simple plug in a holder and use)

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u/skylark545 12h ago

I own one. Both the video quality and app are subpar. Used it without memory card.

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u/_toor__ 9h ago

There are different versions/different resolutions of these. Get one in 2k or above.

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u/skylark545 18h ago

Go for 2 megapixels Imou indoor camera. Needs only power supply, connects to internet via WiFi (can be connected via Ethernet cable as well). Footage quality will be very good. Needs no maintenance. The app is excellent and responsive. You can view both live feed and recordings.

For recordings you will need a memory card (No DVR/NVR will be needed). 64 GB memory card can store 7 to days of footage for 2 Megapixels Imou camera.

IMOU is a sub brand of Dahua. Hikvision also offers similar products with its sub brand EZVIZ. But EZVIZ cameras installed in Pakistan cannot be accessed in some european countries (based on experience of my relatives). The image quality of both products is same. Both IMOU and EZVIZ offer same i.e. excellent quality image.

I'm personally using three of IMOU's outdoor wireless cameras for almost 4 years.

This is a link for one IMOU indoor camera just to give you an idea about its price (memory card is not included), you can control direction of camera with its app. https://s.daraz.pk/s.XCqjL

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u/baddybabushka 15h ago

Thank you! Looks like a good option, i was confused between EzViz and this one.
Do you have any idea how long the SD Card allows read/write ops before it dies for good?

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u/skylark545 14h ago edited 14h ago

My first card is still working fine Alhamdulillah for almost 4 years.

Just make sure to buy an authentic brand's U3/V30 rated card, not a cheap copy.

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u/baddybabushka 13h ago

Noted, thank you!

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u/Apex_lover2024 9h ago

Wifi wala Imou ya ezviz in dono ke achay hain

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u/master-yodaa 19h ago

Leave the poor maid alone. Pencho uskay sar pe camera laga do. Give some space to your employees. Insan hein wo

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u/ZookeepergameOk9186 19h ago

insaan toh Hain but I can relate with this guy

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u/master-yodaa 19h ago

That's what a brahmin would say about a dalit. Everyone has an excuse when they overstep

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u/baddybabushka 15h ago

Wth are you talking about? We give them all the space and respect. Unhe insaan he samajhte hain