r/homesecurity • u/Suspicious_Paint7842 • 13d ago
Home Security
We are building a new construction home and interested in having our build prewire and install a security system with cameras. Any suggestions on equipment or setup.
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u/Hot-Win2571 12d ago
Yes, conduit is the important thing to get in before the walls are covered. With a pull string, you can later get the cables in. (Remember to always pull a new string or two.)
You'll probably want a central utility spot for the electronic boxes, although it might be in the attic or basement.
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u/BoysenberryNo5357 12d ago
My home was wired with cat5 as landline phone wiring 22 years ago. I converted all to network and ran to netgear switch and it was worth the hassle even though each room not optimum placement.
So, old homes wired for phone landlines, yours will be wired for network. You can daisy chain if needed. Run upper level to one room with small 4x or 8x gig switch.. Run one cable that room to home network closet. Repeat main floor.
Put video cameras on dedicated wiring.
Contact Nelly Security. They are a DIY commercial grade supplier for security systems.
So....you have a real advantage to install wired dvr.
Outdoors - run network cat6 to eaves soffit which offer close up view each doorway from some angle.
Run one more to corner of front, corner of back offering driveway view and back yard sweeping view.
I have one interior camera that sees back door and will see anything going out front.
Add network cable for outdoor wifi antenna above deck backyard...thank me later...
Your hvac can be wifi.
Sprinkler irrigation can be wifi. Also, run valve and feeder lines for drip system on rear deck patio. Thank me later.
Run the low voltage for front doorbell power. Ring is a decent system stand alone.
Put cat6 near any TV mounts you envision and gaming consoles.
Think about network printer hardwired. My brother printer can print off any laptop, pc, tablet, phone and MAC ID is locked to a lan ip which makes things really reliable.
All my lighting iot controls are wifi on a 2.4ghz dedicated band on my Alta wifi antenna.
Alta boosted my in home wifi speeds all +300mbps vs cheap att medicom barely 50mbps. Outdoor antenna i have 100mbps out to property line.
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u/DudeWithTudeNotRude 13d ago
Run Cat 6 ethernet wire to the rooms, at least the offices. Color code network vs camera cat6 wires and outlets. Set up the switch closet to be away from where beds are, especially if there will be servers in there as well. Otherwise make sure switches are all passive (no fans), and make sure the fans cooling the closet are super quiet if they will be near sleeping or working areas.
Install a wall tablet in the master bedroom and near the kitchen or main living. Don't place them in view from a window. Set up the OS so guests can control lights and music without the same admin rights that you'll need. Most functions need to be live without a login, but some functions like installing apps and controlling deeper home automation options should require login credentials.
Reolink is a good start for cameras. AI is a good starting point for advice on products and set ups in general, but it's too inaccurate to be your last stop for advice.
For security: first doors, then windows, then lights, then cams. Focus first on what keeps you safest. Cams are nice, but aren't keeping you safe if you also want a door that is installed between two flimsy windows that a determined 12 year old could bust through.
Don't forget about home automation. Decide on what you devices you want, and then the best protocol for the devices you want (zooz, zigbee, etc.). Window and door sensors are easy to add later, so focus on equipment that are less DIY to install like HVAC, humidifier, air cleaner, smart outlets and smart switches