CCTV Cameras for Home -Which Ones to Buy and Where Would You Install Them?

Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 02:12
Last edited 30/05/2018 - 02:18

Hi Fellow OZ Bargainers,

I need your help to decide which outdoor cameras I should install in my place and suggestions on where to install them.

I'm not up to date with this type of tech.

Requirements from cameras,

To be rechargeable on wireless or long lasting battery
Easy to install (not a handy person)
Night vision (camera to record well on low light)
Mobile notification (app)
As per the attached layout, I think I'd need cameras with different sensor's lengths (distance for the sensor to start recording)
https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/153788/59372/house_lay…

Also, where would you install them?

I live in a corner, is it legal to have cameras in my place that might record people walking on the sidewalk?

1 floor house, with a park at the front, on NBN (if it matters).

Ideally, willing to spend up to $1200 but flexible. Hopefully on sale due to EOFY sales.

Please give me ideas!

Thanks!

Electrical & Electronics Home Security Camera

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ShannonN on 30/05/2018 - 02:38

-1

So you have moved from the cockroach infested apartment then?
To escape ths roaches or you killed them all?
- [Deactivated] on 30/05/2018 - 03:05
  
  I'm guessing moved to the US of A
  
  people walking on the sidewalk
sraymond on 30/05/2018 - 07:34

+2

Arlo
Godric on 30/05/2018 - 07:58

-2

one in the dunny
chrisd262 on 30/05/2018 - 09:29

I use these https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/310265 but they don't record.

You can record into the street - public space - but cannot record into neighbours property.
I have mine under eaves.
- Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 10:40
  
  Thanks. Good advice!
hashtagbargain on 30/05/2018 - 09:38

Arlo Pro 2 cameras like here.
- Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 11:53
  
  Can you set these cameras to trigger the motion sensor at different distances (1 camera at 6 mt, other at 2 mt and so on)?
  
  Or do they sale different options but can be matched together?
  
  Thanks!
[Deactivated] on 30/05/2018 - 10:53

+1

arlo 2 pro - just be aware it won't get motion activated through a window.
- Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 11:42
  
  Can these recordings get saved on a hard drive for all the connected cameras? Or just individually through the USB?
  
  Thanks!
  - Ronney on 03/06/2018 - 22:54
    
    +1
    
    Yes, you can save recordings from all the cameras to a single hard drive connected to the base station.
    - Cherry12 on 04/06/2018 - 01:56
      
      Thanks!
pformag on 30/05/2018 - 11:08

Look for a PoE system on eBay. PoE (Power over Ethernet), which means, you only have one cable going to the camera.

Examples.

https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p238005…
- pformag on 30/05/2018 - 11:15
  
  not wireless, nvm
  - Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 11:56
    
    Yes, would prefer wireless just because it's easier to install.
    
    Thanks!
- dcep on 30/05/2018 - 11:40
  
  i think your router need to support poe as well
  
  consumer router hardly any has poe
  
  mostly only avail to pro grade which costs tonnes ?
  - pformag on 30/05/2018 - 13:48
    
    The NVR that comes with the cameras does all the powering and processing. You just need to connect one cable to the router for data.
idontalwaysnotlie on 30/05/2018 - 12:03

if you are willing to wait a while (probs around sept) these look great.
- Cherry12 on 30/05/2018 - 13:10
  
  Yes, it looks pretty good. I could wait.
  
  Although I'm a bit hesitant that it will meet its own expectations. Will think about it.
  
  Thanks!
- No Username on 30/05/2018 - 14:08
  
  Highly doubt that the battery is going to last one whole year.
ELH05 on 01/06/2018 - 08:02

Reolonk Argus 2 cameras - look them up , heaps of you tube reviews and buy from eBay official store.
- Cherry12 on 01/06/2018 - 09:58
  
  I've watched the videos now. It's a very good camera option.
  
  Thanks!
  - ELH05 on 01/06/2018 - 10:44
    
    I've just bought 4 - I'm really excited about receiving them actually.
    - Nugs on 01/06/2018 - 16:18
      
      can you report back please once set up, I too find them an interesting alternative.
    - Cherry12 on 02/06/2018 - 01:32
      
      Yes, please let me know how you go with the new cameras 😊

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