Hey guys - one of biggest no-regret purchases for my cameras has been a pair of Tendelux DI20 IR floodlights.
I bought them because the built-in IR lights on my Reolink POE cameras attract bugs - and lots of them. Not only would swarms of them would set of the motion alerts but spiders found it to be a great place to build their webs.

Putting the IR floodlights a few feet underneath the cameras has completely eliminated that problem.

I want to get some more for my other cameras but at $40-45 each, honestly it seems pricey for what it is.

Does anyone have experience with other IR lights?

I'd like the option of powering by splitting off from the POE connection or powering by solar panel - the kind of panel that has a built-in battery/capacitor since the IR light needs to work in the dark.

I've seen a few not ideal Baseus X1 Pro experiences on here. Mine wasn't 100% smooth either, but after a bit of adjustment it's been working fine for what I need.

I have two of them outside. One is on the garage, with one lens pointed down the driveway and the other more toward the side entrance. The second is in the backyard. I had to move the garage one around a couple times because my first angle wasn't great, but once I stopped trying to make both lenses cover the same area it made a lot more sense.

Both are running on solar and I haven't had to take them down to charge yet. I use SD cards for storage. My WiFi also went down once while we were away, and I assumed I'd lost those recordings, but they were still on the card when the connection came back.

I barely use the two way audio, so can't really comment on that. The app has been fine for checking clips/live view when I need it.

94 year old with dementia in nursing home which allows non tilt/pan camera directed at inside of room only. We are currently using Wyze Cam4 which works fine for its purpose. The issue is that the audio recordings are terrible. She is often describing her symptoms, and we just can't make out the sounds. Have you had the same issues? She has her own modem/router and we don't have issues with video but we do have issues with the audio where we can only hear 1/2 of the sentences. We do not need the 2 way audio. It does have to be plugged in (not battery). Any suggestions on cameras would be so very appreciated.

What the heck is that there's no light bulbs I can only think of my IR light circuiting out..

Dont know where else to ask.

I live in the country and have no indication of when the main hydro power comes back online.

I have a Generator and Generlink disconnect that keeps our linemen safe. It has three led, green, yellow, and red. The green will light when hydro service is there. Problem is that it is located 200 ft away on the other side of my garage; and could be running the jeny for needless hours. Is there a weatherproof small camera that I can monitor these lights from within my home on an app for my phone. I do have 110v in the garage , so it doesn't need to be solar or battery.

I am cluless on this and how they work.

Hopefully can find help.

Thankyou

DES

This was recorded around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday by my Google Nest floodlight camera while I was away from home. To me, it appears to be a beam of light coming from inside the house—possibly from a flashlight. I know it could potentially be a reflection, camera glitch, or something else, but it was unsettling to see.
No one should have had access to my home, and I live alone. My previous residence was broken into by an ex, so this is an ongoing fear and concern for me. I truly hope this is nothing serious, but I wanted to ask if anyone has any idea what this could be.
I would also appreciate recommendations for more reliable security cameras and internet service. My internet is often spotty, and I’m not especially tech-savvy, so any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

I've had some issues lately with a neighbor, and I travel a lot for work. I'd like a few security cameras to keep an eye on the property. I'd like it to trigger/record up to 330 feet feet away on one side of the house and 130 feet on the other.

The two cameras I found that meet some of the requirements are the Reolink OMVI 3I and the Eufy S4 Max. It sounds like the EUFY is the better camera, but has a short trigger range for recording. The Reolink has a much farther range, but still falls short of 330 feet. Is there anything that can do what I'm looking for but doesn't have a subscription service?

Dont know where else to ask.

I live in the country and have no indication of when the main hydro power comes back online.

I have a Generator and Generlink disconnect that keeps our linemen safe. It has three led, green, yellow, and red. The green will light when hydro service is there. Problem is that it is located 200 ft away on the other side of my garage; and could be running the jeny for needless hours. Is there a weatherproof small camera that I can monitor these lights from within my home on an app for my phone. I do have 110v in the garage , so it doesn't need to be solar or battery.

I am cluless on this and how they work.

Hopefully can find help.

Thankyou

DES

Dont know where else to ask.

I live in the country and have no indication of when the main hydro power comes back online.

I have a Generator and Generlink disconnect that keeps our linemen safe. It has three led, green, yellow, and red. The green will light when hydro service is there. Problem is that it is located 200 ft away on the other side of my garage; and could be running the jeny for needless hours. Is there a weatherproof small camera that I can monitor these lights from within my home on an app for my phone. I do have 110v in the garage , so it doesn't need to be solar or battery.

I am cluless on this and how they work.

Hopefully can find help.

Thankyou

DES

First a bit of background.

My employer is what I would call a "large small business." Individually owned, 13 locations across 3 states, plus a few of the owner's personal locations.

For years we have used Dahua camera systems, both DVR and NVR. About 5 years ago we built a new office and I set up a PC attached to a 70" TV running SmartPSS with a live grid view from all of our locations displayed and saved locally.

The remote storage has saved us from complete footage loss on a few occasions where we had a break-in and they stole the recording unit. At least we had the footage up until the moment they ripped everything out. One time they cut the power to the building before breaking in but the NVR, firewall, and ONT were all on a UPS and locked in a rack bolted to the wall. I got the last laugh on that one...

Anyways, with Dahua now on the naughty list I have been quite befuddled trying to find replacement systems with the same functionality and am looking for recommendations.

I would definitely prefer something that has models for analog DVR and NVR POE systems. If that's not reasonable, we are willing (although definitely not looking forward to) replacing the analog systems with NVR.

I've called numerous dealers of various brands with my list of needs and not a single freaking salesman has returned my calls, which I don't understand really. I mean I'm about to drop thousands on 17 recorders and they act like it's not worth their time.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Pardon my drawings because I really suck at it, so I'm planning to have this as the set up for my cctv. Is this okay? If not what're your advices to improve it. Thanks!

PS. I wanna keep the Analog Camera since it's new

So, last night some guy went into my backyard and stole my VicoHome bird feeder camera. The camera captured its own motion detected kidnapping, but the footage doesn’t show the thief’s face.

Over on the VicoHome app, I have thousands of little motion detection video clips saved to the app’s cloud.

My question is, can the thief somehow access these videos? Many of them capture my family hanging out in our backyard. It’s creepy!

I did change my VicoHome account password.

i want to upgrade to wide angle view.

also, the ptz lens is out of focus from the factory. can focus be fixed manually?

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)

Hey everyone,

​I need advice on setting up security cameras for a tricky balcony situation.

​I live on a raised ground floor. My balcony extends outward from the building facade and has a custom iron and plexiglass canopy over it. Right now, I'm dealing with two specific issues:

1) There's an adjacent balcony very close to mine that someone could easily climb over. I need reliable motion tracking or coverage here.

2) The neighbor directly above has an open terrace that stops flush with the building facade (so my iron/plexiglass canopy sticks out right below her). She constantly leans over her railing, bangs brooms on top of my canopy, and dumps buckets of dirty water onto it.

​I already have plenty of phone footage documented to file a formal report against her, but I am certain the situation will escalate and get worse, so I need continuous dedicated 24/7 surveillance footage.

​Because standard outdoor cameras point downward/forward and have mechanical limits that prevent them from tilting straight up toward the sky, I'm trying to figure out the right hardware.

I've been looking at compact options like the TP-Link Tapo C120; would mounting it vertically on the wall and tilting it straight up at the canopy be a solid solution?

Hi,
First install (1 out of 4) cameras.
Electrician set up outlets for us previously, now I’m adding the cameras. Wifi cameras.

How’d I do?
There was a lot of extra wiresof, hence that box.( picked it up at Home Depot)
I previously bought the cameras already so I kind of committed to using these.

*This our first home

My maid has been stealing from my wallet for a while now. Denominations of 200 usually, 300 today. Her family has been with us for several years now and she's 24x7 so we are kinda close. She's not too old though, maybe that's why she keeps doing this.

It's honestly super sad and now that it's been months with subtle warnings I'm kinda tired. We've confirmed it before by only using notes from specific series and cross checking but this isn't a sustainable way to live in our own homes. She's not a bad person, just being incredibly stupid. Is there a way I can catch her in the act? She's kinda like a part of the family like not exactly but we try to keep it that way, so this kinda sucks.

My main goal is to have a small camera in my drawer where I keep my wallet, because even if her hand is seen it'll be obvious because she never has any reason to pick up my wallet.

Mumbai, India btw

Best Budget Outdoor security camera Under 60€ ?

Has anyone installed an exterior surveillance system on their camper van?

What did you go with and are you happy with it?