Never really thought about getting a security camera before, but lately been considerin one just for some peace of mind when Im not home. Nothing specific happened just sometimes catch myself wondering if everythings okay at the house while Im at work.Been looking into Wyze cams since they seem pretty affordable just not sure I wanna pay another monthly subscription. For anyone using a cam without a paid plan how much can you do with it?

I’m moving into an apartment and will be living alone for the first time ever at 39… I have anxiety and being alone has always made me nervous, not because of anything that’s actually happened to me, because of the what if’s (thanks anxiety…)

I’ve seen videos of hidden camera detectors, like the Prepared Hero Privacy Pen and I’m just to decide if it’s a good idea to get something like that or if I’m just being paranoid and this is my anxiety taking over.

But also, are there any tips you have to feeling comfortable/safe while living alone? I’m also on the first floor and like sleeping with my windows open (weather permitting) but that idea freaks me out being on the first floor. I do have a dog who has a big intimidating bark when strangers come around, but she’s also getting older and sleeps a little heavier than she used to.

Hello, we are renovating a large (5000sf) old house. There is an existing and operational alarm system that is from the 1990’s. Our insurance requires central monitoring but doesn’t care what kind of alarm we put in. The house renovation is down to the studs so all the walls will be open soon. I got a quote from the local alarm installer to put in a new system (new panel, multiple keypads, sensors, motion, etc.) for $32k (wft!?). And an estimate from ADP for using existing system for $1500. I’m thinking i should just rip it all out and put in a wireless Simpisafe or similar system. Any suggestions or thoughts?

So my wonderful neighbor has now started to stand out in front of the house in his driveway with his drug dealer friend. I’ve asked them nicely to go elsewhere at night and it has not worked. I was thinking of replacing the light over my garage with something significantly brighter. I figured that if I completely illuminate the area, it would discourage them from hanging out. It has to be a motion detector light with a dust to Dawn feature. I’d also like it to be one where it’s low power until motion is detected, and it kicks on high. I’d even be open to one that has an app where I could turn it on full power when they’re just hanging out there. Curious to hear your thoughts and recommendations.

Had some rendering done and had to remove the external tamper siren on my wired alarm

The one I took down was a Ventcroft. Probably 20 years old.

This had 6 wires going to it labelled as follows

STB- Green wire
Hold Off + Red Wire and White Wire
Hold Off - Black Wire
RTN Blue Wire
TRG Yellow Wire

New Texecom siren ordered from email is a little different it terms of the terminal labels

I have

Strb S
0v D
Tmp C
Bell B
+12v A

Anyone any ideas ?

I would send pics but cannot post them for some reason reason.

Any help appreciated.

My current cameras only seem to work if there's internet, even if I'm connected to the same wifi, I can't access them

I recently bought a Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) to replace my Gen 1 doorbell, which is mounted on the wall using an angled wedge. The Gen 2 doorbell is slimmer, so it leaves some of the old mounting holes exposed. Is there a wedge or adapter kit that will cover the exposed area and fit the Gen 2 doorbell? Thanks in advance!

Me and my girlfriend live in a single wide trailer in a mobile home community. Over the last few days people have tried breaking in twice. Once by trying to open the front door (which luckily we keep locked) and second by trying to get a window AC unit out. We need a good monitored security system because sometimes neither of us are here. I just want something that monitors doors opening, windows opening, and windows breaking. A camera would be a plus. It needs to be reliable and not cost an absurd amount. Please give any suggestions because this is kind of urgent and we're both pretty scared.

so I moved to a new apartment. it has a wide window around 9ft wide x 2ft high. it has 3 windows that slide and I can lock the middle one with the left right or both (which means all 3 are closed).

but Im using a standing fan on a stool blowing air out to minimize any possible mold which ive had in another apt and ruined many items so this is a preventitive must.

I keep the window open around 20" for the fan to blow out but theres possible for entry. I wont always remember to close the window when I leave home.

2 windows are locked from moving. and im limiting how much the 3rd can be opened but 20 inches is enough to get access in anyway.

I wont remember to close the window always. someone recommended some smart system with a phone and proximity but thats more then I know how to do.

can someone think of an inexpensive way to minimize entry on this window? I was thinking of an automated piston to close.

I was thinking to just keep the window at the 20" mark. lock it with a stick so it can be opened more. then grab a 1" steel bar and mount it to the windows vertically to half that to 10" so more difficult to enter?

I do have curtains on the windows as well. suggestions ideas would be appreciated

Had a package sitting outside for hours the other day while someone was literally home lol. Nothin happened to it but it made me realize how little we actually notice whats going on around our front door. Started looking into security cameras and my neighbor suggested checking out the wyze doorbell.

Seems like a decent option for keeping an eye on the entrance without going all out on a security system. Anyone here using a doorbell cam for home security??

I have a Reolink PoE doorbell camera. If someone disables it or removes it during a home invasion, I have no footage I can get from it.

I know Reolink has a cloud subscription but I dont want to pay a subscription nor want a company like Reolink, Ring, etc. to store my files.

What are my options?

I was thinking of installing a security camera in my house to improve my home security. I seen some products that offer wifi connectivity. And other more advanced ones that connect via Ethernet cable. I know that it receives power over the Ethernet cable, but does it also use the internet as well?

I am just worried connecting over the internet might slow down my internet speed if I constantly live stream the footage.

Do these companies historically discount for Black Friday, specifically power g sensors?

Upgrading our system

The reviews on Youtube and elsewhere are great for finding out about features and performance, but not for durability. I bought three reolink POE cameras three years ago, and two of them no longer work.

I would imagine that by now, almost all POE cameras are good enough for me in terms of features and picture quality. But can anyone recommend an affordable brand that will last more than three years?

ETA: Thanks to everyone who replied. Some people mentioned that things like moving parts or rain exposure can contribute to unreliability, but my cameras were stationary and completely out of the rain, under porch/patio roofs that extended at least six feet out. Several people recommended Amcrest, so I will look into those. And really, it's not like I threw my money away on Reolink, because they ended up costing less than $20/month, which isn't terrible. Nevertheless, something with no moving parts should last longer, IMO. My desktop PCs, which are much more complex, have run for a decade before I retired them for obsolescence, but still worked.

I have a detached garage that I store some equipment and my boat in, as well as my kids dirtbike. Dirtbike theft is pretty common around me so I’d like to install some sort of security system. The garage is ~350’ away from the house, and with clear line of sight. It does have its own service so there is power in the building, but it does not have internet, and being a metal building, there’s no service inside if the doors are shut.
Ideally, I’d like to install cameras on the outside that alert me if someone is there, as well as a door alarm with a keypad of some sort. When I was a mechanic the shop I worked at we had 30 seconds to enter the code once the door was opened before an audible alarm went off. I think I’d like something like that. I do have Lorex cameras on my house, and although I do like the cameras, I had to shut off the motion notifications because they would go off constantly for every bug that flew by them, especially at night. So they’re kind of useless as far as letting me know in the moment, but the dvr is nice. I looked at the ubiquiti nanobeam to get internet to the garage, but I’m at a loss for what to look at after that.
Also, ideally I’d like to do this without a subscription, although it seems like that may be pushing it.

Any suggestions?

My porch camera covers the walkway, but part of a visitor disappears from the frame when they stand right at the door. My deadbolt was already due for replacement, so I'm comparing lock and camera options together.

I've been looking into video locks, and the Lockin Veno Plus is one model I'm comparing. It has a 180° view, but I haven't used one and can't tell how well the lock-mounted camera covers the doorway.

If you've used a video lock, does its camera show someone standing at the door clearly enough that you rely less on a separate porch camera?

I’m looking for basic security Camras for my home, can run poe and want it to run locally.

Any recommendations specifically international brands as I am based in South Africa and don’t have lots of options.

I moved into a new house. The previous renter left a Lorex security system.
The system has 10 wired PoE cameras.
The cameras include Lorex LNB8973-C bullet cameras and Lorex 4K dome cameras.
The NVR is a Lorex NR916-N.
The NVR is dead.
The power light flickers but never starts up and the screen isnt the issue because i have tested it
The system does not output a video signal.
A hard power cycle did not fix the problem.
The NVR has an internal power supply.
I cannot easily replace the power supply. 
I plan to buy a new Lorex Connect XC 4K 16-channel NVR.
I do not know the camera passwords from the previous renter.
I cannot use the dead NVR to reset the passwords. 
If I connect the 10 cameras to the new Connect XC NVR, what happens?
Can the new NVR adopt the cameras and let me set a new password?
Or must I climb a ladder to press the physical reset button on each camera?
Please tell me if the new NVR bypasses the old passwords.
Sorry desperate times but customer service is really bad