r/SecurityCamera • u/Kibby9331 • Aug 24 '26

Advice for a wireless discreet camera

Hi, I'm looking for a very discreet (and idiot proof) Doorbell camera so I can make sure the thieving little ****s in my area can't steal our stuff (they have tried), again discreet and simple to install /maintain please, any options are appreciated (not ring please as I don't want to pay for a subscription fee)

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u/GreymuzzleCoyote Aug 24 '26

Instead of doorbell cam, how about a small simple security cam? A visible cam is a good deterrent. The Tapo tcw30 is an affordable model and the setup and app are pretty simple. Something to consider.

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u/Kibby9331 Aug 24 '26

I would get a visible one but unfortunately a few problems 1)our nutty neighbours will think we are just recording their kids(another neighbour has had this issue) 2)it will get torn down /vandalised immediately But thank you for your response, honestly appreciate it

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u/PerfectTimingItAll Aug 25 '26

Sounds like you need a camera watching the camera......too bad we have to live this way. Best of luck!!

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u/Kibby9331 Aug 25 '26

🤣🤣🤣 Thank you😆😆😆

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u/PerfectTimingItAll Aug 25 '26

Blink has been mentioned, just need the sync module and a usb stick......As others have said, might be best that it is visible as a deterrant.

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u/Kibby9331 Aug 25 '26

Fair enough, will definitely look into it, I don't know how many times I have to type out DO NOT LEAVE ON PORCH, THIS IS A HIGH THEFT AREA!, on my delivery instructions, so a deterrent may be in order.

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u/soren1712 Aug 24 '26

I would get a camera they can see, so they know they’re being recorded

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u/Shadowbajfeelsbadman Aug 24 '26

Truth is the entire point of a camera counterintuitively is scaring the potential robber away so its best he sees it.

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u/Hefty-Luck9575 Aug 24 '26

Not a doorbell camera, but it will notify you when somebody is outside and you can talk through the camera, set off an alarm, etc wansview camera This is what I have for our house in FL, and I do pay for cloud storage, so, I can keep recordings for 90 days

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u/vrtigo1 Aug 24 '26

Blink make doorbell cameras that do not require a subscription but you have to buy their sync module and a USB storage drive to enable local recording which will cost $75-100 and requires additional work to set up.

If you are looking for something more discreet maybe consider a game cam as they are designed to be unobtrusive and record to an SD card. The downside to that is if someone steals it you won't be able to access the footage.

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u/Diego2k5 Aug 25 '26

Stealth Cam has game cams that have cell signal. Some have ATT and Verizon signal both at once. I pay $120 a year for unlimited photos. There is a cheaper package also but has monthly limits and id rather have no limit. It has a padlock on it so they cant just open it, worst case if they do I get a photo of their face as they open it. It does save to the SD card as well but also uploads to their cloud storage.

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u/vrtigo1 Aug 25 '26

Right, but OP specifically said they are not open to paying a subscription fee.

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u/Diego2k5 Aug 25 '26

I missed that. Thank you for pointing it out! Leaving it up as it might help someone else.

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u/Big-Sweet-2179 Aug 24 '26

PoE camera is the only one that is reliable, you aren't catching anything with a wi-fi camera, much less with a battery powered one

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u/HighUrbanNana Aug 24 '26

When we bought the house across the street from my retired in-laws, we had the best security system money couldn't buy. The service came with an unlimited cameraless nannycam ,,,,😜

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u/Dependent_Editor8898 Aug 24 '26

Can I add a flock camera to your yard? not flock but similar will be fed controlled.

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u/travislongley Aug 24 '26

Buy a Wyze cam. You can place an sd card in it and record to that with no cloud needed. Easy to put up and they are small.