Home Security systems. Any suggestions?

[AY4B]

The problem I have with the wireless, is the cameras need there own 110v power supply. Kinda tuff running a line to each one.
The wired system has the power, audio/video all in one, and they connect to the DVR. The DVR's 110v power supply powers the whole system.

I've been reading alot about the different systems, camera types. Still not sure which system I'm going to get.

It's a lot easier to run wire from the nearest plug than each one to the dvr. My shop is about 120 feet from my house. My problem is it can not be placed inside a steel building.

 

[Bob Denman]

yea but that only works if you can see them

You don't know my unique situation
My office is right next door to my house, and we can see everything... :2thumbs:

 

[mowin]

It's a lot easier to run wire from the nearest plug than each one to the dvr. My shop is about 120 feet from my house. My problem is it can not be placed inside a steel building.

I've got an old house with not a lot of outlets. I'd have lead cords all over the place.

 

[Bob Denman]

I've got an old house with not a lot of outlets. I'd have lead cords all over the place.

Have you considered having an electrician do some "updating" to your power situation? :dontknow:
All of those lead cords are a potential source for a call to 9-1-1... nojoke

(Sorry... it's just the Insurance Guy; worrying about his friends. pps

 

[DrewNJ]

yea but that only works if you can see them

Don't need to see much with one of these....just get it pointed generally in the right direction. Also keeps you from shooting your neighbor in his bedroom 3 houses down.

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[DrewNJ]

In all seriousness, a security system is only as good as the response time of the people or company monitoring it, and most are horrible. Cameras are only going to confirm you've been robbed as a simple mask and jacket prevent identification and the systems are easy to disable. The most beneficial part of any system is the yard sign. Even dummy cameras and motion lights keep honest thieves honest.

The best I've found is to keep your junk locked tight/not out in plain sight and don't advertise what you've got.
No matter what, if a thief is going to steal your stuff, they are going to get it. Its just important to try to make it difficult so that they would rather go somewhere else instead.

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[DJFaninTN]

I've got an old house with not a lot of outlets. I'd have lead cords all over the place.

go read up on POE cameras. POE is power over ethernet and much better way to go. spend a few extra bucks and go CAT6

 

[mowin]

Have you considered having an electrician do some "updating" to your power situation? :dontknow:
All of those lead cords are a potential source for a call to 9-1-1... nojoke

(Sorry... it's just the Insurance Guy; worrying about his friends. pps

Thats why I'm passing on the wireless camera system.

 

[Cavman]

I've heard about the Simply Safe System on the radio. But since my cell service sucks here, I wouldn't have the option of it calling the fire or police departments via cellphone.
The system looks reasonably priced.

 

[Bob Denman]

Don't need to see much with one of these....just get it pointed generally in the right direction. Also keeps you from shooting your neighbor in his bedroom 3 houses down. View attachment 123974

:agree: Load them with #9 shot, and it's about all that you need... :thumbup:

In all seriousness, a security system is only as good as the response time of the people or company monitoring it, and most are horrible. Cameras are only going to confirm you've been robbed as a simple mask and jacket prevent identification and the systems are easy to disable. The most beneficial part of any system is the yard sign. Even dummy cameras and motion lights keep honest thieves honest.

The best I've found is to keep your junk locked tight/not out in plain sight and don't advertise what you've got.
No matter what, if a thief is going to steal your stuff, they are going to get it. Its just important to try to make it difficult so that they would rather go somewhere else instead.

:agree::agree: :2thumbs:

 

[jerpinoy]

Ever since I installed my cameras around my house I've notice less people walked in front of my house side walk. I bought these video cam from the thrift shop and garage sales for $1 each. They are not even working but they work for me.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:. My neighbor paid $700 for his security system.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

In all seriousness, a security system is only as good as the response time of the people or company monitoring it, and most are horrible.

Not writing from direct first hand knowledge but I understand that because of the number of false alarms police departments pay little attention to alarm systems going off. Even businesses don't get the attention they think they will because of false alarms. We disconnected the alarm monitoring service at the church I attended in Louisiana because of that.

Lighting and making it so a crook has to spend time to steal are the best anti-theft actions. Crooks don't like to have to spend time getting something stolen, and of course don't want to be seen doing it.

 

[Netminder]

Ever since I installed my cameras around my house I've notice less people walked in front of my house side walk. I bought these video cam from the thrift shop and garage sales for $1 each. They are not even working but they work for me.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:. My neighbor paid $700 for his security system.

My Swann 8 camera POE system cost 1000 cdn. But I figure you can not put a price on feeling safe. I also have a monitored system as will as a bunch of other deterrents, such as timers, and other things that make like someone is home. After I was robbed the cops said as many layers as you can Is the best deterrent. Good luck on you choice!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Not writing from direct first hand knowledge but I understand that because of the number of false alarms police departments pay little attention to alarm systems going off. Even businesses don't get the attention they think they will because of false alarms. We disconnected the alarm monitoring service at the church I attended in Louisiana because of that.

Lighting and making it so a crook has to spend time to steal are the best anti-theft actions. Crooks don't like to have to spend time getting something stolen, and of course don't want to be seen doing it.

Most alarms are not sent directly to the PD, they go to a monitoring company who tries to contact you first, if no contact they send a representative. If they get a hold of you and you think there is an issue they will send the PD.

 

[tobor9]

I have a 16 cam. Q-See system from costco,have only 12 cams now but can add,1.5TB HD space to record and monitor in family Rm so i can keep an eye on them. I don't like wireless systems as they use 2.4Mgz and this is too busy with Wi-Fi and other wireless systems plus having to run AC power service .

 

[r1100rider]

I have a 16 cam. Q-See system from costco,have only 12 cams now but can add,1.5TB HD space to record and monitor in family Rm so i can keep an eye on them. I don't like wireless systems as they use 2.4Mgz and this is too busy with Wi-Fi and other wireless systems plus having to run AC power service .

That is the problem I had with wireless they stomped on my internet router and killed my internet coverage otherwise it was great and easy to set up

 

[DJFaninTN]

Not writing from direct first hand knowledge but I understand that because of the number of false alarms police departments pay little attention to alarm systems going off. Even businesses don't get the attention they think they will because of false alarms. We disconnected the alarm monitoring service at the church I attended in Louisiana because of that.

Lighting and making it so a crook has to spend time to steal are the best anti-theft actions. Crooks don't like to have to spend time getting something stolen, and of course don't want to be seen doing it.

What a lot of local PD's & cities are requiring is actual video verification before responding to an active alarm. Because so many PD's are understaffed and because they must deal with so many false alarms. You might actually be shocked just how few LEO's are working in certain areas during certain hours.

Here is how it works. Your property is monitored by video. Camera senses motion and sends video to your monitoring station (which you are paying a monthly charge for them to monitor for you). Operator receives an alarm and looks at your video to determine if it's a friend or foe? They will then call you and verify friend or foe? If it's a foe then local LEO's are dispatched and told there is video verification and given a description of the perps.

This is the wave of the future in security and if your city or local PD hasn't gone in this direction, I can assure you they will.

 

[Orange Spyder Man]

wireless cameras still need a power supply of some type. in case you are using some type of game camera or something along those lines.

why are they called "wireless" ??? :dontknow:

osm

 

[Brettssunshine]

We have a Frontpoint system in our house. I was researching security systems and found this one on Angie's list. We don't have any cameras yet, but this company offers them. Their whole system is wireless except for the control system that plugs into an outlet. What sold me on the system was the remote access via cell phone and the ability to be able to turn lights on and off no matter where you are. We have door sensors, glass break sensors, and a smoke detector. They even have long range sensors for outlying buildings on your property. We pay about $45 a month.

We also have 3 dogs, which saved us one night around mid-night when someone came knocking on our door before we got our system. We also have several types of hand guns hidden all over our house.

 

[mowin]

why are they called "wireless" ??? :dontknow:

osm

There's no wires going from the camera to the DVR. The video is sent to the DVR via the Internet.