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    Home security: Are good locks worth it in house with windows?

    June 12, 2020

    Home security: Are good locks worth it in house with windows?

    Are good locks worth it in house with windows?

    Posted: 12 Jun 2020 10:01 AM PDT

    I'm moving into a ranch home with windows all over the place and need to replace the locks. Seems like there isn't any point in spending money on higher quality door locks since anyone can break a window to get in fairly easily. Anyone think differently about this?

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    Best doorbell cameras that have local storage?

    Posted: 12 Jun 2020 05:17 PM PDT

    So I'm looking to get a doorbell camera and I see a lot about cloud storage and subscription fees etc.

    Are there any doorbell cams that have local storage via an SD card OR allow you to save it to a server/PC? Best case scenario, I wanted to use an old PC to locally store footage on an HDD, but idk if that exists for doorbell cams. If not, then the SD card idea could be a good second option.

    Also, just for options and to avoid making another post. What are the best doorbell cams that have a "free" cloud option. I see some like the Geree cams have a 7 day cloud option but if you want any longer then you need a subscription.

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    Am I being paranoid about not wanting a bedroom on the first floor?

    Posted: 11 Jun 2020 07:37 PM PDT

    My wife and I are going to be buying our first home soon. To get to the point I'm a little nervous about getting a home without a 2nd story or the master bedroom on the 1st floor due to my feelings that it's much safer on the 2nd floor since it's much harder for someone or something to go near or come through the window without considerable effort. For those of you who have a master bedroom on the first story or sleep on the first story in general, do you have any concerns about your safety or do anything to be better secured? I hope this makes sense.

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    Guidance on DIY camera system

    Posted: 12 Jun 2020 02:26 PM PDT

    Hi all,

    I currently have a Verisure system. It works ok for what it is but:

    • I don't like that it's managed remotely and the company can see all the images
    • The cameras are image only - and the whole system is sluggish to access and configure
    • I own a cat who has got so big he can trip most of the motion detectors - then I have to wait for their operator to pickup in the middle of the night when I am half awake

    I've recently done a fairly big home network upgrade, so I'm considering transitioning to a DIY solution and ditching the managed one. I've done what feels like a lot of reading around at this point and my straw man proposal is:

    • Get some combination of HikVision, Reolink cameras - the existing system has 4 but I think I really want 6-7 as there are several spots that are not covered
      • Likely I will get the IR ones
      • I have PoE all over the place now so I'll probably leverage that for installation
      • I want to have motion detection on some of these cameras
      • Will probably go for the 4K options where possible and archive to NAS
    • Put a (beefy) Windows box somewhere and have that manage the cameras
    • Will likely install some powerful lights in the outdoor areas (the Verisure system has flashes for when it takes a photo)

    There's still a few things I would like some guidance on:

    • It looks like BI runs both the camera management functions and the user-interface together, which seems kind of old school. But I see there is also a web admin interface: do I need to consider this when positioning the BI box? Am I likely to want physical access or will a combination of RDP/VNC and the web interface be enough that I can hide it in a cupboard somewhere after initial setup?
    • I've seen some cameras have motion detection as a feature, but that BI also does this (I assume in software). What are the pros/cons of each? I assume that the BI one is more accurate but higher latency, is that it?
    • One big motivator for the DIY approach is that I want to try and tune the motion detection so that my cat stops trigging the motion detection - is there anything I should look out for in camera or other setup decisions to make this easier?
    • When I get the outdoor lights, should I get ones which have PIR detectors? Or is there some better approach where the camera/BI motion detector turns the lights on and off?
    • In a similar vain:
      • Can I setup BI to trigger an alarm?
      • Can I setup BI to work with a door/window opening sensor?
    • I've seen that it's possible to point any browser at the BI machine with a specifically crafted URL and get a feed from a particular camera. I would probably want to hook up a screen near the front door with an RPI or similar and have it point to this URL:
      • Is there a way to constrain this remote access? I want people answering the door to be able to see who is outside, but not (say) delete my backups.
      • Is there a way to have the screen allow partial control of the camera (i.e. turn on/off night vision, turn on/off associated outdoor light)

    Thanks in advance for any answers - but also feel free to recommend a totally different approach (like maybe BI is not what I want if I care about light control too?).

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    looking to live alone with my partner but not looking to take anyones s***

    Posted: 12 Jun 2020 05:44 AM PDT

    let me just preface this by saying, i watched too many movies growing up. this is your official warning.

    i am preparing to move into my first home with my partner. we have been living with roommates for the past couple years and before that i lived with a ton of friends (about 5 or 6 people not including myself). theres strength in numbers so i havent really worried about home invasions in years. i know when its just us in our place i'll feel exposed. my partner is not the type to want to deal with an intruder so i feel like its up to me to prepare. i always lock doors and windows but someone can still break in. ive been looking at home security systems the past few days and i have to admit im not impressed. first, i dont necessarily trust any system that requires an internet connection. it could be compromised, it could fail, its flimsy. also, i want to protect our lives, not just put them in the hands of some security company that has thousands of clients. i need help understanding setting up my own security system. i want to create one that i implement in my home. ideally, i would have a system that has a 4-5 second delay after initial break in so that the intruder can feel 'secure' that there isnt a security system but ill be immediately alerted in my room, allowing me to barricade and protect myself and my partner, as well as call the police. then all hell breaks loose. i want to have installed floodlights with red bulbs that fill the room (any room that can be broken into) with bright red light. a pre-recorded voice then blasts over hidden intercoms: "INTRUDER ALERT. INTRUDER ALERT. AUTOMATIC SELF DESTRUCT SEQUENCE---INITIATED. T MINUS 10, 9, 8" and so on and so forth.

    yes, i want to scare the shit out of anyone who makes the mistake of hitting my home. for self defense i am taking martial arts and i am considering buying a weapon to keep in my bedroom. this all is long winded and sounds a tad crazy but is there anyone out there who has links to some helpful reading material? theres a lot of moving parts and pieces and i might as well learn to do this stuff now so im ready by the time i move in a few weeks.

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    A Cheap 'Nest Cam' alternative with similar (or better quality) that is fully IP/RTSP capable?

    Posted: 12 Jun 2020 12:26 AM PDT

    Hi all, Currently I only have a single Nest cam (original version), and while I like it I don't exactly like the price.

    I've come across another camera that is MUCH cheaper than the Nest, and seems to be of similar quality & design (except it unfortunately only records at 15fps), but it also has SD-card recording, as well as cloud access and being able to connect to a custom service through RTSP. The cam I'm specifically talking about is the TP-LINK Tapo Mini which is 1080p, but it only does 15fps..

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    Does anyone know of any other cams similar to the TP-LINK Tapo Mini in price & specs but it also full 30fps?

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    As I have a Synology NAS, I'm looking to make use of that as the recording device (which I'll also upload directly to my Gdrive).

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    Recommended Security System?

    Posted: 11 Jun 2020 06:22 PM PDT

    I need help picking a security system. My requirements: $700 or less, but $500ish is better Good night vision Must support wired and wireless cameras Preferably 4k but not required Remote viewing

    My dad wants to get a security system, he keeps looking at ring cameras, but I think a PoE system is better. For attic space we can only get to 3 sides of the house. So a wireless camera for the 4th side is preferable.

    We want one camera looking out far, one by the front door, then one or two pointing elsewhere. At a minimum we want 2 cameras.

    I think a NVR system is best, but there is so many brands and choices. I decided to seek advice from the people who use them. Thanks in advanced

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