What is a good do it yourself wireless indoor security camera?

I need ans

I'm looking for a indoor only "security" camera system that's wireless.

Can you recommend any good ones?

It's mainly to keep an eye on my elderly mom. Just in case she falls or something.

Oh, it also needs to be viewable on a computers at home and away.

Thanks

Answer
Wireless camera systems are convieniant but they're not secure, anyone could watch your mom. Wired systems are much better.

Outdoor security cameras?

Equinox55

Hello looking for an outdoor security system for a farm. Would like a system that has around 4 cameras, must have night vision, and must be able to hook up to a computer that will store the images/video and ftp them to my server. Also motion detection is a must. Wireless is not a must as the building where the cameras will be placed will also store the computer.

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Defender SN502-4CH-002 Feature-Rich 4-Channel H.264 DVR Security System is great and was easy to setup. At the moment I did a quick setup to get it working without running a bunch of wires. I put it inside facing out a window and the night vision does NOT work thru a window. Once mounted outside we'll see if it works. For now it was very easy to setup and use. Just to not turn up the resolution too high with an average monitor or you will lock yourself out. If you do, plug it into a TV to change it back. Lastly, calling their cust service was impressive. No long hold times and very nice people. Not something you find these days.

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Security cameras??? Help..?

Lost n Del

I am interested in buying indoor/outdoor security cameras for my home. Lately there have been some misconduct against my property and family by my neighbors and I'd like to catch them in the act as proof if something major was to occur. What type of cameras are the best for this type of situation? Is night vision also something that will be in my best interest? please give me your opinion and names of any products you may know. Im looking for something easy to install...somethign that I can do myself. I dont want some business coming in to install in which the neighbors may see it. Thanks so much!

Answer
Here is a terrific site that will give you some ideas on what you may want to buy for your property. Go to: X10.com. Wide array of security products. Color cameras, black/white security cameras, motion detectors, night vision cameras, etc., etc. Do not need a professional to install anything. You can do it yourself. Check out the web site. I am sure you will find something you could use/need. Hope it works out for you.

Security Camera Suggestions?

teckblood

I live in the US, and am interested in setting up security on a property in honduras; here is what I need:

⢠10-15 outdoor/indoor cameras covering 24 acres
⢠preferred wireless if install is easier
⢠cameras/video must withstand 'hurricane' weather
⢠able to be viewed via computer while im in the states
⢠ability to move cameras remotely (in the US)
⢠backup on dvr or online database where I can access it via web
⢠separate power supply as power goes out on occasion

any suggestions? I would like to install it myself as I considered myself pretty tech savvy and am already spending lots of money on the equipment itself. Thank you.

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That's a helluva system you want. I'm in the UK and can't advise on specific USA gear, but here are a few pointers.

Wireless is prone to being jammed, as your having to power the remote cameras anyway it's usually easier just to get cable that incorporates the coax or twisted pair for the video signal. 100% secure if buried. If you want PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) you will need a separate multicore cable for that. If you have long cable runs AC is better than DC, and boosters on your PTZ cable.

The cameras and housings can withstand hurricane weather, what you fasten it to might not. Lighting poles well concreted in is the best (expensive) option. Don't forget these need to be very 'stiff' or you'll get camera shake. Over engineered is better.

To view over the web you need a server in Honduras that offers 'static' IP address. You then put this address into a web browser and you can view, download and save any footage, some allow camera control, but the system at the Honduras end needs to have it incorporated. You need a recorder with an internet connection, 16 inputs, the ability to add hard drives and incorporating camera control. These usually come with a secure web browser on disc or you can set them up for any web browser, obviously less secure, but they will be limited to just viewing, not controlling or being able to go into set-up like the secure, purpose made, web browser can.

Don't get a computer type recorder, they can be hacked and are subject to viruses, buy one that has dedicated firmware, impervious to either of the above.

You can, if you double the price of the installation, have battery backup, it's pointless just backing up the recorder (nothing is lost in a power down) you need to back up the whole system, including powering the cameras, another reason for not using wireless. A battery back-up will only last an hour or so, for full power backup you need a generator as well.

To do it yourself you need Knowledge of networking, for the camera control they all use one of the Cisco systems and you need to know how that works, in my experience they seldom work 'out of the box'. Even the simple wiring for the cameras is not strait forward, you will blow a camera if you wire it the wrong way round on it's power, you can't return these cameras if you do, that's why the best gear is only available to the trade.

It's probably better to start with a smaller system and build, don't forget you need one camera watching another camera when covering an area, otherwise anybody with an aerosol can of paint can avoid being filmed.

Chris

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Security Cameras?

ken r

I just bought a security system at a police auction, but it didn't have cables for the cameras. What kind of cables do I need and where do I find them?

Answer
Radio Shack. Most camera systems use RG-6 or RG-59 just like cable television. You can buy the cables with the end connectors already on them, or just buy the cable by itself and buy the end connectors and a crimping tool and put them on yourself.

Also, I have no idea what you will be using to monitor the cameras. Depending on what it is the ends that connect to the monitor, DVR, etc. will usually be different than the ones that connect to the cameras themselves. I recommend taking the system with you when you go for the cables. Good luck.

My husband and I own a security company.

What is a good do it yourself wireless indoor security camera?

I need ans

I'm looking for a indoor only "security" camera system that's wireless.

Can you recommend any good ones?

It's mainly to keep an eye on my elderly mom. Just in case she falls or something.

Oh, it also needs to be viewable on a computers at home and away.

Thanks

Answer
Wireless camera systems are convieniant but they're not secure, anyone could watch your mom. Wired systems are much better.

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who sales home security cameras & DVD-R recorders you can install yourself a decent price?

Q.

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go on internet or take a phone book

see home security cameras on the yellow pages

dvd-r write that or see the phone book yellow pages

Anyone Know of a good outdoor security camera dealer in southwest florida near venice or sarasota ?

dane

I need to find a store that sells do it yourself security camera systems near Venice or Sarasota Florida

Answer
go online to this site...it's great.
I have on my home and garage 3 camera's (wireless with sound) a flood light that sends a chime to the inside when someone comes to my driveway.
you can also use the cameras to turn on light inside the house at night.
sounds complicated but it really isn't...check out the site you won't be disappointed.

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What is a good do it yourself wireless indoor security camera?

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I need ans

I'm looking for a indoor only "security" camera system that's wireless.

Can you recommend any good ones?

It's mainly to keep an eye on my elderly mom. Just in case she falls or something.

Oh, it also needs to be viewable on a computers at home and away.

Thanks

Answer
Wireless camera systems are convieniant but they're not secure, anyone could watch your mom. Wired systems are much better.

How much would it cost to set up Home Security Camera system?

ferretkiss

I would like to put some security cameras around the outside of the house, because of trouble with the neighbors. I would like to view what the cameras see, later. I think I would need at least three cameras, one on the car in the street, one on the front porch area, and one on the back yard area. Or maybe two in the front.

What is the best way to do this?

About how much would it cost?

Answer
It depends what you want to do with the video.

An inexpensive consumer 4-channel surveillance DVR is about $300.
Add in a 500 gig hard drive for about $70 (records the video).
4 cameras - Average $100 each for outdoor rated, night vision, so $400... budget around $1,000 for a low-end, multi-camera, system.

The expensive part is the labor. Are you planning to install it yourself? How will the camera's wires get from the camera to the DVR? Thinking "wireless" cameras? They still need electricity - so is there power where you want to install the cameras?

Actually, "wireless" security cameras use more wires than wired ones... The camera needs power (1 wire) and transmits video wirelessly to a base station. The base station needs power and a wire to the DVR. Total = 3 "wires". A wired camera has one long "combo" cable that carries video and power.

How do you want to monitor that video? The DVR has a video-out connection that can connect to any TV with a working, available, composite (yellow RCA jack) plug. More expensive DVRs can be added to a computer network...

Frys (and Frysdotcom) has a good selection of security and surveillance stuff...

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What information can I get from the Freedom of Information Act?

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emma

I know you can get footage of yourself on security cameras in public places, FBI files on yourself etc?

What other things can you get?

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what do you need?

Can a security camera work behind glass?

The Cult o

I want to install a security camera to see if/who is continously going through my terrace and ripping holes into my gate.

The problem is, I have no where to install the camera. The door leading outside is entirely made of glass, so I was thinking of installing it near there and pointing the camera outside.

Would that work? Or would there be glare problems and such?

Answer
Yes it would, In the top LEFT hand corner of your door point it directly at the gate and when you see those punks I suggest you call the cops FAST and see if you can stop them yourself.

Good luck with your problem. I have recently dealt with the same thing. My son's bike was stolen by a punk kid from the projects with some bolt cutters to cut through 2 steel gates and 1 steel lock with 4,000 strings of steel.

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What is a good do it yourself wireless indoor security camera?

best do it yourself security camera image

I need ans

I'm looking for a indoor only "security" camera system that's wireless.

Can you recommend any good ones?

It's mainly to keep an eye on my elderly mom. Just in case she falls or something.

Oh, it also needs to be viewable on a computers at home and away.

Thanks

Answer
Wireless camera systems are convieniant but they're not secure, anyone could watch your mom. Wired systems are much better.

How much would it cost to set up Home Security Camera system?

ferretkiss

I would like to put some security cameras around the outside of the house, because of trouble with the neighbors. I would like to view what the cameras see, later. I think I would need at least three cameras, one on the car in the street, one on the front porch area, and one on the back yard area. Or maybe two in the front.

What is the best way to do this?

About how much would it cost?

Answer
It depends what you want to do with the video.

An inexpensive consumer 4-channel surveillance DVR is about $300.
Add in a 500 gig hard drive for about $70 (records the video).
4 cameras - Average $100 each for outdoor rated, night vision, so $400... budget around $1,000 for a low-end, multi-camera, system.

The expensive part is the labor. Are you planning to install it yourself? How will the camera's wires get from the camera to the DVR? Thinking "wireless" cameras? They still need electricity - so is there power where you want to install the cameras?

Actually, "wireless" security cameras use more wires than wired ones... The camera needs power (1 wire) and transmits video wirelessly to a base station. The base station needs power and a wire to the DVR. Total = 3 "wires". A wired camera has one long "combo" cable that carries video and power.

How do you want to monitor that video? The DVR has a video-out connection that can connect to any TV with a working, available, composite (yellow RCA jack) plug. More expensive DVRs can be added to a computer network...

Frys (and Frysdotcom) has a good selection of security and surveillance stuff...

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I would like to install a security camera at the entrance to my driveway.?

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Popeye

The driveway is about 2200 feet from my house and there is a phone jack at the gate which is connected to the house landline [ and my DSL]. Is there a way to use the phone jack to hook up a security camera or 'webcam' that I can monitor from my computer?

Answer
Call in the professionals.

2200 feet is outside the range of normal network interfaces so I wouldn't suggest trying any simple computer based solutions. Also, most cheap computer based solutions won't be weather proofed and will fail in a very short time. This may even be a problem for more traditional CCTV based solutions. I'd have to check allowed distances and if boosters are available to make it go the distance.

The next question I have to ask is while you are watching your driveway, how many people are walking up to the back door. If you really want security, you should probably go with a more comprehensive solution.

Given the length of your drive and above description I'd guess that you can afford to do this the right way. Go with a professional company that does security camera installations like this. You'll just be throwing money away if you try to do this yourself.

Shadow Wolf

I have an AVI file copied from my jobs security camera, how can I get rid of the encryptions on it?

capt_pogo

Something funny happened at my job. I found the clip on our security cameras and saved the file to my flash drive. I got it home and the file is encrypted and I can't play it. Is there some sort of software I can use?
IGNORE! I found a codec that cleared the problem right up.

Answer
If you wanted this file avi codec you could go to the site and download it yourself instead of making a copy from your job. When jobs have files on their company computers they will have them encrypted incase some employees wanted to comy them like you did. Just delete the file and go to avi codec.com and download a free copy there.

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is it legal for a corporation to use security camera footage to evaluate employee preformance?

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Matt

I work for a large corporation and recently they have implemented a system, where by they use security camera footage to now on a bi-daily basis to gauge our performance. I never consented to have this footage be used to gauge my performance at work, I was wondering if this is at all legal, because in my opinion, it doesn't seem like this is a legitimate business pratice. Any help would be appreciated.

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what makes you think your consent is needed?
what makes you think your opinion of what is a legitimate business practice carries any weight?

you obviously have a high opinion of yourself and your importance to this employer, I hope you are correct because if you are wrong and continue with this attitude you will find yourself unemployed rather quickly....



if you do your job the way you are expected to all this footage will do is verify the fact that you are a good employee, if they see anything other than that; it is YOUR fault....

Looking for a home security camera system windows 7 compatible?

paintball4

I cant seem to find a home security camera system online that is windows 7 compatible, wireless, and USB connects to a PC. Looking to spend a few hundred dollars.

Answer
Hi there,

This one is $200 for 2 cameras + software, and is compatible up through Vista 32-bit which means it is very likely compatible with Windows 7 32-bit as well: http://www.q-see.com/products/security-product.php?ProductId=3

Click the 'Ask us a question' link to contact the manufacturer and see for yourself! Good luck :)

Cheers,

Walker
Windows Outreach Team

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is it legal for a corporation to use security camera footage to evaluate employee preformance?

best do it yourself security camera image

Matt

I work for a large corporation and recently they have implemented a system, where by they use security camera footage to now on a bi-daily basis to gauge our performance. I never consented to have this footage be used to gauge my performance at work, I was wondering if this is at all legal, because in my opinion, it doesn't seem like this is a legitimate business pratice. Any help would be appreciated.

Answer
what makes you think your consent is needed?
what makes you think your opinion of what is a legitimate business practice carries any weight?

you obviously have a high opinion of yourself and your importance to this employer, I hope you are correct because if you are wrong and continue with this attitude you will find yourself unemployed rather quickly....



if you do your job the way you are expected to all this footage will do is verify the fact that you are a good employee, if they see anything other than that; it is YOUR fault....

Looking for a home security camera system windows 7 compatible?

paintball4

I cant seem to find a home security camera system online that is windows 7 compatible, wireless, and USB connects to a PC. Looking to spend a few hundred dollars.

Answer
Hi there,

This one is $200 for 2 cameras + software, and is compatible up through Vista 32-bit which means it is very likely compatible with Windows 7 32-bit as well: http://www.q-see.com/products/security-product.php?ProductId=3

Click the 'Ask us a question' link to contact the manufacturer and see for yourself! Good luck :)

Cheers,

Walker
Windows Outreach Team

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How much would it cost to set up Home Security Camera system?

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ferretkiss

I would like to put some security cameras around the outside of the house, because of trouble with the neighbors. I would like to view what the cameras see, later. I think I would need at least three cameras, one on the car in the street, one on the front porch area, and one on the back yard area. Or maybe two in the front.

What is the best way to do this?

About how much would it cost?

Answer
It depends what you want to do with the video.

An inexpensive consumer 4-channel surveillance DVR is about $300.
Add in a 500 gig hard drive for about $70 (records the video).
4 cameras - Average $100 each for outdoor rated, night vision, so $400... budget around $1,000 for a low-end, multi-camera, system.

The expensive part is the labor. Are you planning to install it yourself? How will the camera's wires get from the camera to the DVR? Thinking "wireless" cameras? They still need electricity - so is there power where you want to install the cameras?

Actually, "wireless" security cameras use more wires than wired ones... The camera needs power (1 wire) and transmits video wirelessly to a base station. The base station needs power and a wire to the DVR. Total = 3 "wires". A wired camera has one long "combo" cable that carries video and power.

How do you want to monitor that video? The DVR has a video-out connection that can connect to any TV with a working, available, composite (yellow RCA jack) plug. More expensive DVRs can be added to a computer network...

Frys (and Frysdotcom) has a good selection of security and surveillance stuff...

is it legal for a corporation to use security camera footage to evaluate employee preformance?

Matt

I work for a large corporation and recently they have implemented a system, where by they use security camera footage to now on a bi-daily basis to gauge our performance. I never consented to have this footage be used to gauge my performance at work, I was wondering if this is at all legal, because in my opinion, it doesn't seem like this is a legitimate business pratice. Any help would be appreciated.

Answer
what makes you think your consent is needed?
what makes you think your opinion of what is a legitimate business practice carries any weight?

you obviously have a high opinion of yourself and your importance to this employer, I hope you are correct because if you are wrong and continue with this attitude you will find yourself unemployed rather quickly....



if you do your job the way you are expected to all this footage will do is verify the fact that you are a good employee, if they see anything other than that; it is YOUR fault....

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