As a camera salesman installer over 10 years experience on commercial systems. I can say this video MUST WATCH for anybody who is new and shopping for the cameras system. He gives a lot of good information here and explains it well.
Hi George, my name is Chuck. Friends call me Smiling Chuck. My question; what small quality WiflFi indoor hidden camera with longer battery life do you recommend?
Another EXCELLENT video! So much helpful information! There is so much to consider when upgrading our systems, your insights are key in making informed decisions! I will be in touch with you soon about updating our system!
I live in a town house i have been two doorbell cameras, front door and back door. I've been used by ADT SECURITY SYSTEM. There cameras both have went offline and I can't find out how to get them back on line. Can I replace ADT SECURITY FOR ANOTHER COMPANY. I'M AT MY WHITS IN. THEY WANT TO BE PAID FOR BROKEN EQUIPMENT. WHAT CAN I DO.
Career IT person but new to security systems. Not only do you do a fantastic job of breaking down the subject into easily understandable pieces, but I really like that you list your related videos in the description, making it easy for us to find the next thing we should watch. Excellent work!
Just fired/got fired by Arlo so was researching upgrades and found you. I am a Contractor of over 40 years and hands down this is the best breakdown of a technical subject for homeowners I have seen. Security is your field, but a salesman like you is worth a million a year to a guy like me.
Thanks for another great video. It helps a lot. I’ve been going through a rabit hole trying to find the best security system for my needs. There’s maybe something else that I would add to the list: NVR security. I’ve read that isolating your NVR from the internet with firewall rules is really important to prevent hackers from getting inside your network. What are your thoughts about that? And are you doing something else to protect your system and network when installing these devices? Thanks again!
NVR security is very important. Nowadays there are a lot more options to maintain your camera system privacy. Alibi for example uses a Peer to Peer connection. So instead of your router & port forwarding like the old days (which is the least secure), your system is being hosted on a secure server with end to end encryption. The sole purpose of that method is to maintain your privacy.
This is another example of “you get what you pay for”. If you go for the cheaper entry level “big box” systems, your privacy is more at risk, because those companies barely have privacy on their road map. Yet another reason to always go professional grade.
Being a CCTV technician for a little over a year. This video is very much helpful! I learned so much because one day I will be installing cameras as my own business and this video showing you the ends and out was very great! Thank you so much for showing this!
I asked friend how he set up his camera, he said there are a lot videos on UA-cam. I watched quite a few, for someone who has no knowledge at all, your video take me out of the cloud. Thank you.
Hello and thank you I have Epilepsy, and I need to have two cameras in my office to catch my Seizures. You are the one person that gives great information. God Bless you and your family.
What a great video! I watch a lot of information based videos on various topics and guarantee I don't watch 99% of videos longer than 5 minutes all the way through. This video was not only full of to the point content, the presentation was easy to remain engaged from start to finish! Thank you
Hi George .. very helpful. looking for a a two camera setup for a second home. Small backyard over slider entrance. Could use a spotlight version and replace existing motion spot. Or go solar. Second, would be interior that could sit on a table and have an unobstructed view of all entrances (open floor plan). Eufy seems a contender but open minded. Have a Nest doorbell camera on front that does a decent job. Thanks!
Hi George. Thanks for such a professional, informative video. What I would be missing is the movement detector. In my case, I'd like cameras and recording to activate when they detect movement. It's for my second residency, and I want to be able to verify, for example, at what time and day my gardner arrives and leaves, since I pay him by the hour. Also, not needing to have a lot of storage capacity since it will only record when there's something to be recorded.
You’re welcome & thanks for watching! I’d 99.9% of all cameras nowadays have motion or event recording. In addition to motion, they also have people & vehicle detection. So at this point it’s almost a given.
George, could you please kindly expand on a list of professional camera brand options? You mentioned the one in the video but are there others you’d consider or recommend? Around here I hear a lot about Avigilon and Axis cameras. Are there other brands you can recommend? I’m planning to do a wired system with slots for 16 cameras (futureproofing) with a plan to install 4 interior and 4 exterior initially. Eventually I plan to add an addition to the house which is why I want expanded camera coverage as it will add another 3 interior cameras and another 2 exterior cameras. Thanks in advance!
great info ! what would you suggest for outdoor wifi in colder climates . im in east coast atlantic canada . its just for driveway , backdoor , garage and shed , back yard coverage . prob 3 cams would work . ty ia !
We currently building our home in TX Hill country and researching POE camera systems . This some of the best information I have come across. I have subbed to your channel. Thanks for the wealth of information
Home owner here looking for something and found this video most helpful. I am still struggling to figure out what I really need, but these were outstanding things to think about.
Thanks so much brother ,,,just starting my search now , and I took all the notes needed from your vid ! Question: If you decide to go with a one way audio , can you shut the mic off -n- on ?
George, thank you for this excellent vid. I’m tired of the Wi-Fi cameras and been thinking about hardwired. Great job in explaining it all. I wish you continued success.
All EXCELLENT tips and to the point! I love it when someone gets straight to the point. I've been using Reolink cameras for a number of years. Bought the cheapest one for hobby purposes and ended up with several better models and a total of 12 now. I'm a serious believer of wired and/or POE system. WiFi tends to be sketchy depending on your area (environment). Reolink has fairly decent cameras and they're reliable but their home apps lack a lot of improvement...
Thank you for explaining! I just started shopping and there are so many options. It was confusing. You explained perfectly to beginners and it’s really helpful!
Thank you so much. This video has been helpful as I am sitting on a decision to buy home security cameras. I like gadgets and always fancy smart stuff, however, now I know the cons of wireless cameras. Thank u once again
I'm always left confused about how to set it up.And which ones to buy?No matter how many times I listen to these videos. What is an average cost if you have someone install for you?Just a ballpark, if you could please. I'm in southern california.
Nice checklist, great advice! We love our ReoLink (Trackmix model) and doorbell cameras, so I'm happy to see them featured. A few additional tips on them: - NVR not needed as long as it's wired or wi-fi is close by. Each camera has it's own web server & notification center. - Has some great auto-tracking features. Returning to home-spot, virtual tracking option. - Dual cameras. The 2nd is physically 6x zoomed on same subject; even better than an 8K would be! - Built-in PC app that integrates all cameras to a single monitoring screen with robust playback capabilities. - Great build quality! - Con: The auto-activation sometimes misses human activation when not front-n-center, even at max sensitivity. All other pluses are irrelevant if it didn't take the shot. So I'd agree; not a "pro", but close.
Thanks for those tip. Since wire is best can I put a camera looking through a window at the front of my small home. I will then hard wire my internet and plug to power. Without drilling through my brick facade. Thanks
It’s not ideal, especially at night. It depends on the camera, but a lot of them have night vision LEDs that will reflect off the window and you won’t see anything at night.
8 years ago I bought a couple of cameras from chinia for $25 each. They still work and the video quality is pretty good and they have night vision with infrared light (and that also still works). They are "only" 1080P but very good quality.. Tried a more expensive one last years but the quality wasn't that good as my old cheap ones (it supposed to be 2K but it's crap)..But now it's time to get some new ones, new ones with pan/tilt and with follow.
Man I'm struggling still in what to choose, great video, enlightening. Didn't think about that ptz being bamboozled by multiple targets. I an prettyv set on unify doorbell camera, but it's the additional ones i haven't decided. I'm going to assume this alibi is out of my budget. Been considering the reolink duo for the back , as my place has one of those alleys to the back and walking path on the side. So i feel like the single feed 180 is important. i think for outdoors, can't remember if mentioned but cold climate, how will it operates. Will check out your other videos
First video of yours, you seem like a good dude. I’m trying to figure out a solution for my elderly parents who split time in the north and down in Florida. I have a eufy doorbell cam down there and they are able to watch and like it, but the app seems clunky. The northern house needs a multi-camera setup and it’s overwhelming. I run a homelab server and am a developer, but I really hate doing tech support for family. I really would love to have everything in one app so those solar eufy cameras might be the way to go. Thanks for the overview.
Great video. Thanks. Some considerations that i would like to hear about is the motion detection, notifications, alarm and remote storage options on a NAS, Cloud, Smart Phone. Possibilities to only store the video sequences that are relevant or a continuous recording with a retention period.
I appreciate your transparency and honesty. It’s because of that I’m reaching out to you for recommendation. I currently have a new home that came with the ring system preinstalled. About a month after moving in Vivint sales people showed up in my door and convinced me to switch to Vivint, I have regretted that decision ever since! I have finally paid off the lease on the equipment and now I’m just paying the monthly service fee. My system includes two doorbell, cameras, two exterior cameras, thermostat control, glass, brake detector and a keypad and two smart door locks. I want to replace all of that. What would you recommend
G'day. I have 15 Reolink cameras installed at the moment. All fixed 5MP except for an 823A and 1 Duo2. 2 ofthe 5MP cameras have better image detail than standard 8MP as they have optical zoom (at full zoom). The PTZ is usually aimed at an intersection to capture everyone in the area. It is also great for watching things as they happen without having to go outside. I run floodlights facing the road every night (corner block) allowing most the cameras to remain in colour.
@@GeorgeLangabeer The Police often ask for my CCTV and tell me it is amongst the best they get. Arson, Murder, Assult, Car crashes and stolen cars amongst some content I have supplied.
@@JM-if1mo G'day, With all of the extra floodlights I have on every night, they are all great out to about 30 meters. Then it depends on distance and additional lighting. Even at 100+ meters the police love that they canthack where people go as well as prove when they come close and can then be Identified.
Hello brother, hope your day is well. I’m listening from Texas! Ive been in Commercial Access Control for 4yrs, however as a contractor I will start to pivot towards residential surveillance services. I appreciate your insight on cameras and I’m in need of help deciding what cameras packages to offer in reference to price and quality in both WiFi & POE. I see you spoke about Eufy and Reolink, I want to provide great reliable products and service. Any help you can offer would be very much appreciated! Thank you for your time and blessings to you and your loved ones!
I know this is not necessarily related but have you ever looked at trail cams and things that the only reason I say that is cuz I have a larger property and I'd kind of like to get something like that to fine for trespassers but there are so many out there and I just don't know which ones to look for
Yes, I sold them once upon a time, but but I wasn’t a big fan, so I stopped. It’s been so long. I really don’t have a good one to suggest for you. Sorry.
I'm glad I found your channel. I subscribed. I had my dirt bike stolen, and it was a real eye opener. I realized quickly I need better security. Your advice means lot to me in a world e that is very new to me, and you're right. There are options everywhere. I want to get the good stuff. I work to Damn hard to afford things to have some scumbag steal it. Thanks, man.
Thank-you for this great straight forward video lesson. I live in an apartment in a high crime part of town. I want to put up a security camera that covers my front door and one that covers the parking lot out back. Owner of property won't allow us to mount on outside of building. Other tenants in the building do have outdoor security cameras mounted indoors. They do work. Based on your video I think a 2 camera WiFi system would be a good match for me. I also think I would go with the PTZ type because the main thing we are tracking in the parking lot is people prowling the cars. So motion activated with a wide pan angle and color night vision. If you've got the time would appreciate your input much. Thanks again. Peace Out.
Unfortunately, you’re going to have trouble with the tracking features of a PTZ through glass. You’re also going to have issues with color night vision because of the reflection on the glass. So your best bet is a straightforward camera & turn the night vision off.
I’ve been doing this for over 20 years & have installed NVRs for thousands of people & I’ve never had one stolen…BUT, if you’re really worried about, install the NVR somewhere a thief wouldn’t look. Like a laundry room, or a closet that has power (or add power to a closet). There are plenty of places you can install one if you get creative.
Hi. Great video. Happy i came accros this. Now i have the blink wireless and when internet went down system did not come on again. Looking of wiring a wired system. Can i run the wire in the soffet of the house? Also please suggest models of nvr and company plus looking at alibi cameras for good nite and good day. Have niteowl at my other house but misses alot please help
Hi, question? Do you have a video on a rural setup. At this location I’d like a setup with license plate/face recognition at distance of about 100ft and nighttime visibility. Mobile viewing half can be WiFi half wired thanks, nice video.
Is there some standby cameras too that they only start recording when detecting movement or even notify you when that happens i could guess that could be done with some smart home integration, because for me the individuals have been found roaming when theres dark out everybody would be usually asleep i can't really stay at watch at nights to wait for someone so could something like this be automated and could the light be used as a deterrence so 2 way audio for intimidation doesn't have tobe used since i have wood sheds next to house some without doors just for storing and drying the wood and no natural light getting there (moon light) anyways so id go for some camera with lighting. Idea was to add cameras to the 4 corners of the building but that would require the maximum moving angle of 90 degrees i dont know if theres even something like that for civillian use. So what could be my options i am electrician myself so cabling and installation is not going to be the problem but i have not dealt with security systems that much so i really don't have that much of an insight into brands.
Been looking for this information from an experienced installer. Took notes as I followed along and it helped me make a decision on which setup to go with. Thanks for uploading this and sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Excellent information & video. Still confused. I’m a truck driver, basically want to deter or report. I drive across country so I want them to see the cameras & move on or if not, record them. I don’t have internet at home just a mobile hotspot that travels with me, so I can’t have wi-fi cameras but the thought of drilling holes in my walls for wired camera makes me ill. I will be checking your other video for info & solutions but thx for this info
Great informative presentation, any suggestion on a wireless outdoor camera that I can access with my cellphone when not at home? I'm currently using the Blink 4 outdoor system but I find it just okay at best. Thank you in advance for your help and suggestions.
legitimately the only reliable resource I've found so far. I understand that this question is a hail mary, but I've got to try: What are your recommendations for a security system that covers all of these aspects? I'm sure there are probably none that cover everything, and if they come close, I'm sure they're not budget friendly whatsoever, but I had to ask!
@@GeorgeLangabeer been following your channel for a while. Should be getting a system in next 6 months. Thanks again for all your help and glad your health has allowed you back 🙏👍👍
Hi bud do u have to pay prescription😢 for cameras also can they be acessed by the app or police etc without you knowing ? Also are they easy to hack? Thanks
My problem with a few different manufacturers of wifi cameras is the prerecording time of motion activated cameras. You watch video and the person or animal starts to late and ends too soon. NVR wired option solves that problem but what about wifi devices.
Looking at adding cameras to an Airbnb. I would like a doorbell, floodlight camera to see the parking area, and one off the back of the house. The back of the house faces the lake and dock. I would like all cameras to be wired and be able to store the video for up to 90 days. I would also like the cameras to record all the time not just with motion is happening. Both places I want to mount the camera are at least 30 feet off the ground. Can you suggest a camera or system to achieve this?
Really appreciate your video. We have a nosey neighbour 1. Wifi 2. Solar 3. Eufy 4. 2k 5. L.e.d.? 6. Under the roof over hang 7. Stationary 8. It is hard to find 'no audio' 9. Smart phone 10. No
Great video, and i appreciate your straight forwardness and honesty. Also saw your review on the Eufy S330, which i have perchaced. went with the 4 camera system, my house is old and wifi wont be and issue.. Thanks again. Also forwarding your videos to my friends who are also interested in securing their homes..
Ive been trying to find a brand to replace my existing cameras with. Ive been using 3 Noorio Wifi cameras that do work but they have way too short of a recording time. My house is tiny so wifi has been working.
Thank you for the good information. I have a question for you, though. I own a small automotive shop. We are not really profitable yet but we want something for the front office and around the front. What do you recommend? I need audio in the front counter. Any suggestions would be great.
Poor (cheap) build quality, bad night vision, less quality features (like no Wide Dynamic Range or 3D Noise Reduction), no tech/warranty support, won’t hold up to the weather, easily vandalized…I could go on & on.
Dating the video and reminding viewers that things change quickly. But at least we would know what was quality on the date of the video.@@GeorgeLangabeer
Yup. I’ve had WiFi cams for over a year and I have them running 24/7. Have to change the battery every 4 months. It’s a pain in the ass especially since I many to change. Also my neighbors house was robbed while they were out of town because we had a power outage for 2 days . Looks like I’ll be going with Poe nvr
Hey man, great video! Would you mind telling me all the security cameras that are in your thumbnail? There are some I’m interested in, but can’t seem to find the model of.
Hi Sir, thank you for the clear information and advice. I'm currently in Australia, where there are few security camera options available. However, I'm unsure which reliable brand to choose since Alibi is not available here. Thank you
Maybe even one could use a battery back-up to run a WiFi system temporarily?. And, could a person not run an NVR with a DVR as an extra measure for saving footage?
Great Sump up!! thanks. What do you think of Hilook or Dahua Camera/systems? is it worth it. I am in Australia BTW. Also i want to put 5-7 cameras outside operating 24/7, and 1 camera inside but manually turn on/off when we go out, is there way to do it in the app? or do i have to manually unplug the cable? Wired, stored on hard drive at home (no cloud).
Some things I considered that wern't on the list 1) Camera frame rate for day and night, Lens effective aperture, how compressed is the image (4k WiFI for example), and total cost to get all the services I wanted. Manufacturers like to bury costs in fine print.
Thanks for your insight! Although basic but still very helpful. I only wishes to add one though t for wireless security camera is that wifi signal strength and speed should be strong enough to cater for 2k video that is transmitting as you don't want lag for your video that you are seeing.
Hikvision isn’t NDAA compliant, meaning it’s basically banned by the U.S. government. So I don’t recommend them. This is my go to system: ua-cam.com/video/95fsoIbJ_bI/v-deo.htmlsi=-lwsakPXQwW9wbgF
Good video. I've done my share of installs myself. I agree with what you say, however. I just looked at reolink systems and they seem priced a bit less than lorex. I currently have a lorex 16ch, and it works. Not Poe. But it cost more than reolinks pop 8ch. 2k. I'm just curious as to why reolink seems on the lower side of cost? I just looked at there 4k poe 16 ch. And pretty shocked it's under 800.
Reolink has low end systems & high end systems, so it depends on what you’re looking at. I can tell Reolink’s high end stuff, is much better than Lorex. But if you’re doing that many installs, you should check out some professional grade systems. Neither Reolink or Lorex would be at that level.
Currently going through this porcess. Technology is so quick to evolve so this was very informative. Currently, I'm look into the Defender series. Any thoughts?
What would be a good set up for an apartment that I need a camera for the front and back door with preferably an eye in the sky in the center of the apartment itself I would like to be able to watch the cameras from my phone and have them include night vision footageis this possible to achieve for under $200 please let me know. Thank you.
This is my go to system…there is an updated version for 2024. Feel free to contact me to discuss. My contact info is in the description. ua-cam.com/video/uKrROE9WdmM/v-deo.html
As a camera salesman installer over 10 years experience on commercial systems. I can say this video MUST WATCH for anybody who is new and shopping for the cameras system. He gives a lot of good information here and explains it well.
Always nice to hear from a fellow camera installer. Thank you!
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Hi George, my name is Chuck. Friends call me Smiling Chuck. My question; what small quality WiflFi indoor hidden camera with longer battery life do you recommend?
Another EXCELLENT video! So much helpful information! There is so much to consider when upgrading our systems, your insights are key in making informed decisions! I will be in touch with you soon about updating our system!
Thank you! 😊
I live in a town house i have been two doorbell cameras, front door and back door. I've been used by ADT SECURITY SYSTEM. There cameras both have went offline and I can't find out how to get them back on line.
Can I replace ADT SECURITY FOR ANOTHER COMPANY. I'M AT MY WHITS IN. THEY WANT TO BE PAID FOR BROKEN EQUIPMENT. WHAT CAN I DO.
Career IT person but new to security systems. Not only do you do a fantastic job of breaking down the subject into easily understandable pieces, but I really like that you list your related videos in the description, making it easy for us to find the next thing we should watch. Excellent work!
Thank you. I really appreciate the feedback.
thanks Mrs Langabeer
Just fired/got fired by Arlo so was researching upgrades and found you. I am a Contractor of over 40 years and hands down this is the best breakdown of a technical subject for homeowners I have seen. Security is your field, but a salesman like you is worth a million a year to a guy like me.
I've been doing COMMS for Special Operations in the military my whole career. This guys knows what he's talking about. Listen to him!!
Thanks for another great video. It helps a lot. I’ve been going through a rabit hole trying to find the best security system for my needs. There’s maybe something else that I would add to the list: NVR security. I’ve read that isolating your NVR from the internet with firewall rules is really important to prevent hackers from getting inside your network. What are your thoughts about that? And are you doing something else to protect your system and network when installing these devices? Thanks again!
NVR security is very important. Nowadays there are a lot more options to maintain your camera system privacy. Alibi for example uses a Peer to Peer connection. So instead of your router & port forwarding like the old days (which is the least secure), your system is being hosted on a secure server with end to end encryption. The sole purpose of that method is to maintain your privacy.
This is another example of “you get what you pay for”. If you go for the cheaper entry level “big box” systems, your privacy is more at risk, because those companies barely have privacy on their road map. Yet another reason to always go professional grade.
@@GeorgeLangabeer I agree, and I think it’s something that is mostly overlooked. It will definitely impact my choice. Thank you!
Overlooked indeed. You’d think that wouldn’t be the case in 2024, but it is.
@@GeorgeLangabeer Is this possible to do with using synology surveillance station?
Being a CCTV technician for a little over a year. This video is very much helpful! I learned so much because one day I will be installing cameras as my own business and this video showing you the ends and out was very great! Thank you so much for showing this!
So glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
I asked friend how he set up his camera, he said there are a lot videos on UA-cam. I watched quite a few, for someone who has no knowledge at all, your video take me out of the cloud. Thank you.
So glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Hello and thank you I have Epilepsy, and I need to have two cameras in my office to catch my Seizures. You are the one person that gives great information. God Bless you and your family.
Happy to help!
What a great video! I watch a lot of information based videos on various topics and guarantee I don't watch 99% of videos longer than 5 minutes all the way through. This video was not only full of to the point content, the presentation was easy to remain engaged from start to finish! Thank you
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!
AWESOME! I'm watching this a second time and taking notes!
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Hi George .. very helpful. looking for a a two camera setup for a second home. Small backyard over slider entrance. Could use a spotlight version and replace existing motion spot. Or go solar. Second, would be interior that could sit on a table and have an unobstructed view of all entrances (open floor plan). Eufy seems a contender but open minded. Have a Nest doorbell camera on front that does a decent job. Thanks!
George, out of all the UA-cam videos on security cameras I viewed yours was the most helpful. Thanks for the info.
Thank you. I appreciate that very much. You’re welcome. Glad it helped.
Great topic & advice!!
Thank you my friend!
Thank you for putting that info in an easy to understand format.
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Hi George. Thanks for such a professional, informative video. What I would be missing is the movement detector. In my case, I'd like cameras and recording to activate when they detect movement. It's for my second residency, and I want to be able to verify, for example, at what time and day my gardner arrives and leaves, since I pay him by the hour. Also, not needing to have a lot of storage capacity since it will only record when there's something to be recorded.
You’re welcome & thanks for watching! I’d 99.9% of all cameras nowadays have motion or event recording. In addition to motion, they also have people & vehicle detection. So at this point it’s almost a given.
@@GeorgeLangabeer Good to hear. Thanks again! Kind regards.
George, could you please kindly expand on a list of professional camera brand options? You mentioned the one in the video but are there others you’d consider or recommend?
Around here I hear a lot about Avigilon and Axis cameras. Are there other brands you can recommend? I’m planning to do a wired system with slots for 16 cameras (futureproofing) with a plan to install 4 interior and 4 exterior initially. Eventually I plan to add an addition to the house which is why I want expanded camera coverage as it will add another 3 interior cameras and another 2 exterior cameras.
Thanks in advance!
Australian here. Thank you, you just showed me all that I need to know.
Happy to help!
Really useful video for someone who knows nothing about cctv. I've managed to get a shortlist of cameras quite quickly so thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome. Happy to help.
great info ! what would you suggest for outdoor wifi in colder climates . im in east coast atlantic canada . its just for driveway , backdoor , garage and shed , back yard coverage . prob 3 cams would work . ty ia !
Sorry, you’re not going to find a good WiFi camera for that type of climate. It simply doesn’t exist (unfortunately).
We currently building our home in TX Hill country and researching POE camera systems . This some of the best information I have come across. I have subbed to your channel. Thanks for the wealth of information
Happy to help. Thanks for watching!
Home owner here looking for something and found this video most helpful. I am still struggling to figure out what I really need, but these were outstanding things to think about.
Happy to help!
just getting into home security and boy am i gladded i watch this vid first, amazing info. thanks
You’re very welcome. Happy to help.
Thanks so much brother ,,,just starting my search now , and I took all the notes needed from your vid ! Question: If you decide to go with a one way audio , can you shut the mic off -n- on ?
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Yes, any cameras that has a microphone, you can toggle it off.
George, thank you for this excellent vid. I’m tired of the Wi-Fi cameras and been thinking about hardwired. Great job in explaining it all. I wish you continued success.
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Great informative video, this helps so much as a first time home owner. Thank you for this and I hope to see more informative videos.
Thank you. So glad you found it helpful.
Thank you! Love what you said at the end. A peaceful mind is priceless, being proactive is important, and knowledge is power.
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All EXCELLENT tips and to the point! I love it when someone gets straight to the point. I've been using Reolink cameras for a number of years. Bought the cheapest one for hobby purposes and ended up with several better models and a total of 12 now. I'm a serious believer of wired and/or POE system. WiFi tends to be sketchy depending on your area (environment). Reolink has fairly decent cameras and they're reliable but their home apps lack a lot of improvement...
Thank you! I appreciate that feedback very much. Yeah, Wired is always the way to go (if possible).
Wow!!! I couldn’t even focus on the video!😊 your eyes are memorizing!! Reminds me of my dads! Other than that thanks for the video really helpful!!
lol. Thanks & you’re welcome. Happy to help.
Thank you for explaining!
I just started shopping and there are so many options. It was confusing.
You explained perfectly to beginners and it’s really helpful!
You’re very welcome. So glad it helped.
Thank you so much. This video has been helpful as I am sitting on a decision to buy home security cameras. I like gadgets and always fancy smart stuff, however, now I know the cons of wireless cameras. Thank u once again
You’re very welcome. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
I'm always left confused about how to set it up.And which ones to buy?No matter how many times I listen to these videos. What is an average cost if you have someone install for you?Just a ballpark, if you could please. I'm in southern california.
Nice checklist, great advice! We love our ReoLink (Trackmix model) and doorbell cameras, so I'm happy to see them featured. A few additional tips on them:
- NVR not needed as long as it's wired or wi-fi is close by. Each camera has it's own web server & notification center.
- Has some great auto-tracking features. Returning to home-spot, virtual tracking option.
- Dual cameras. The 2nd is physically 6x zoomed on same subject; even better than an 8K would be!
- Built-in PC app that integrates all cameras to a single monitoring screen with robust playback capabilities.
- Great build quality!
- Con: The auto-activation sometimes misses human activation when not front-n-center, even at max sensitivity. All other pluses are irrelevant if it didn't take the shot.
So I'd agree; not a "pro", but close.
Thanks for those tip.
Since wire is best
can I put a camera looking through a window at the front of my small home. I will then hard wire my internet and plug to power. Without drilling through my brick facade. Thanks
It’s not ideal, especially at night. It depends on the camera, but a lot of them have night vision LEDs that will reflect off the window and you won’t see anything at night.
Great video . Thank you. Are any of the recorders safe to hide in attics or crawl spaces in New England?
You’re welcome & thanks for watching! Yes, the professional grade models are. We do it all the time.
8 years ago I bought a couple of cameras from chinia for $25 each. They still work and the video quality is pretty good and they have night vision with infrared light (and that also still works). They are "only" 1080P but very good quality.. Tried a more expensive one last years but the quality wasn't that good as my old cheap ones (it supposed to be 2K but it's crap)..But now it's time to get some new ones, new ones with pan/tilt and with follow.
You got lucky. Not usually the case.
Man I'm struggling still in what to choose, great video, enlightening. Didn't think about that ptz being bamboozled by multiple targets.
I an prettyv set on unify doorbell camera, but it's the additional ones i haven't decided. I'm going to assume this alibi is out of my budget. Been considering the reolink duo for the back , as my place has one of those alleys to the back and walking path on the side. So i feel like the single feed 180 is important.
i think for outdoors, can't remember if mentioned but cold climate, how will it operates.
Will check out your other videos
Thanks for this VERY informative information. I was so confused before this video . Thank you
You’re very welcome. I’m happy to help. Thanks for watching!
Wow thank you for this information!!! So much more to consider.
You’re welcome. So glad you found it helpful!
First video of yours, you seem like a good dude. I’m trying to figure out a solution for my elderly parents who split time in the north and down in Florida. I have a eufy doorbell cam down there and they are able to watch and like it, but the app seems clunky. The northern house needs a multi-camera setup and it’s overwhelming. I run a homelab server and am a developer, but I really hate doing tech support for family. I really would love to have everything in one app so those solar eufy cameras might be the way to go. Thanks for the overview.
You’re welcome.
George Langabeer Could you tell me what is the best trail camera for my woods let me know thank you.
I don’t use trail cams, so I’m afraid I don’t have a good answer for you.
@@GeorgeLangabeer OK thank you.
Great video. Thanks. Some considerations that i would like to hear about is the motion detection, notifications, alarm and remote storage options on a NAS, Cloud, Smart Phone. Possibilities to only store the video sequences that are relevant or a continuous recording with a retention period.
I would love that too! I have the icsee app but I have a hard time understanding it even to set my camera.
I appreciate your transparency and honesty. It’s because of that I’m reaching out to you for recommendation. I currently have a new home that came with the ring system preinstalled. About a month after moving in Vivint sales people showed up in my door and convinced me to switch to Vivint, I have regretted that decision ever since! I have finally paid off the lease on the equipment and now I’m just paying the monthly service fee. My system includes two doorbell, cameras, two exterior cameras, thermostat control, glass, brake detector and a keypad and two smart door locks. I want to replace all of that. What would you recommend
G'day. I have 15 Reolink cameras installed at the moment. All fixed 5MP except for an 823A and 1 Duo2. 2 ofthe 5MP cameras have better image detail than standard 8MP as they have optical zoom (at full zoom). The PTZ is usually aimed at an intersection to capture everyone in the area. It is also great for watching things as they happen without having to go outside. I run floodlights facing the road every night (corner block) allowing most the cameras to remain in colour.
Sounds like a very nice set up!
@@GeorgeLangabeer The Police often ask for my CCTV and tell me it is amongst the best they get. Arson, Murder, Assult, Car crashes and stolen cars amongst some content I have supplied.
I find that Reolink night vision to be garbage.
@@JM-if1mo G'day, With all of the extra floodlights I have on every night, they are all great out to about 30 meters. Then it depends on distance and additional lighting. Even at 100+ meters the police love that they canthack where people go as well as prove when they come close and can then be Identified.
@skullandcrossbones65 if your lighting up your yard...I agree. I dont.
Hello brother, hope your day is well. I’m listening from Texas! Ive been in Commercial Access Control for 4yrs, however as a contractor I will start to pivot towards residential surveillance services.
I appreciate your insight on cameras and I’m in need of help deciding what cameras packages to offer in reference to price and quality in both WiFi & POE.
I see you spoke about Eufy and Reolink, I want to provide great reliable products and service.
Any help you can offer would be very much appreciated!
Thank you for your time and blessings to you and your loved ones!
I know this is not necessarily related but have you ever looked at trail cams and things that the only reason I say that is cuz I have a larger property and I'd kind of like to get something like that to fine for trespassers but there are so many out there and I just don't know which ones to look for
Yes, I sold them once upon a time, but but I wasn’t a big fan, so I stopped. It’s been so long. I really don’t have a good one to suggest for you. Sorry.
Thank you for this thorough intro!
You’re very welcome. I’m glad you found it helpful.
I'm glad I found your channel. I subscribed. I had my dirt bike stolen, and it was a real eye opener. I realized quickly I need better security. Your advice means lot to me in a world e that is very new to me, and you're right. There are options everywhere. I want to get the good stuff. I work to Damn hard to afford things to have some scumbag steal it. Thanks, man.
You’re very welcome. I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Pros and Cons of PTZ was helpful. Thank you!
Happy to help!
Thank-you for this great straight forward video lesson. I live in an apartment in a high crime part of town. I want to put up a security camera that covers my front door and one that covers the parking lot out back. Owner of property won't allow us to mount on outside of building. Other tenants in the building do have outdoor security cameras mounted indoors. They do work. Based on your video I think a 2 camera WiFi system would be a good match for me. I also think I would go with the PTZ type because the main thing we are tracking in the parking lot is people prowling the cars. So motion activated with a wide pan angle and color night vision. If you've got the time would appreciate your input much. Thanks again. Peace Out.
Unfortunately, you’re going to have trouble with the tracking features of a PTZ through glass. You’re also going to have issues with color night vision because of the reflection on the glass. So your best bet is a straightforward camera & turn the night vision off.
Great Great and informative. How do we protect our NVR from being stolen along with the other items? Because the NVR has the footage only?
I’ve been doing this for over 20 years & have installed NVRs for thousands of people & I’ve never had one stolen…BUT, if you’re really worried about, install the NVR somewhere a thief wouldn’t look. Like a laundry room, or a closet that has power (or add power to a closet). There are plenty of places you can install one if you get creative.
Hi. Great video. Happy i came accros this. Now i have the blink wireless and when internet went down system did not come on again. Looking of wiring a wired system. Can i run the wire in the soffet of the house? Also please suggest models of nvr and company plus looking at alibi cameras for good nite and good day. Have niteowl at my other house but misses alot please help
Thank you! Alibi Security is still the brand I recommend. Feel free to contact me & we can discuss.
Contact info:
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Great video. Thank you for the info!
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!
What brands would you recommend for home wifi cameras . . Just starting to look at some . . Any recommendations would be appreciated . .
Eufy, Tapo & Reolink.
Great video George, thank you so much, it's defiently guided me towards what I need
Thank you. So glad it helped!
Hi, question? Do you have a video on a rural setup. At this location I’d like a setup with license plate/face recognition at distance of about 100ft and nighttime visibility. Mobile viewing half can be WiFi half wired thanks, nice video.
Is there some standby cameras too that they only start recording when detecting movement or even notify you when that happens i could guess that could be done with some smart home integration, because for me the individuals have been found roaming when theres dark out everybody would be usually asleep i can't really stay at watch at nights to wait for someone so could something like this be automated and could the light be used as a deterrence so 2 way audio for intimidation doesn't have tobe used since i have wood sheds next to house some without doors just for storing and drying the wood and no natural light getting there (moon light) anyways so id go for some camera with lighting. Idea was to add cameras to the 4 corners of the building but that would require the maximum moving angle of 90 degrees i dont know if theres even something like that for civillian use. So what could be my options i am electrician myself so cabling and installation is not going to be the problem but i have not dealt with security systems that much so i really don't have that much of an insight into brands.
Eufy s350
Been looking for this information from an experienced installer. Took notes as I followed along and it helped me make a decision on which setup to go with. Thanks for uploading this and sharing your knowledge and expertise.
So glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
Hi George, can you make some recommedation for professional grade camera above reolink? thanks
Here you go!
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Excellent information & video. Still confused. I’m a truck driver, basically want to deter or report. I drive across country so I want them to see the cameras & move on or if not, record them. I don’t have internet at home just a mobile hotspot that travels with me, so I can’t have wi-fi cameras but the thought of drilling holes in my walls for wired camera makes me ill. I will be checking your other video for info & solutions but thx for this info
Great informative presentation, any suggestion on a wireless outdoor camera that I can access with my cellphone when not at home? I'm currently using the Blink 4 outdoor system but I find it just okay at best. Thank you in advance for your help and suggestions.
Thanks! There are several good options & I’ve reviewed many of them on my channel.
Thanks George.
Great information 👍
You’re welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
legitimately the only reliable resource I've found so far. I understand that this question is a hail mary, but I've got to try: What are your recommendations for a security system that covers all of these aspects? I'm sure there are probably none that cover everything, and if they come close, I'm sure they're not budget friendly whatsoever, but I had to ask!
Thank you for this!!!
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!
@@GeorgeLangabeer been following your channel for a while. Should be getting a system in next 6 months. Thanks again for all your help and glad your health has allowed you back 🙏👍👍
@2005Pilot Thanks for the continued support!
George - Can the "auto tracking" function be disabled to remain pointed in one direction? (No particular brand in mind). Is this an option?
Thank you!
Yes, it is an option.
I live in an apartment, so wired is really not an option for me. Very good video and info , thanks for your expert advice.
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching!
Any suggestions on a Doorbell camera with a decent Audio two way talk feature, that does Not sounds garbled…
This one:
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The Best video about Home Security I have seen ! Thank you !
Thank you. I appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it and you’re welcome.
Hi bud do u have to pay prescription😢 for cameras also can they be acessed by the app or police etc without you knowing ? Also are they easy to hack?
Thanks
If you’re talking about the Alibi wired cameras, the answer is NO, to all your questions.
My problem with a few different manufacturers of wifi cameras is the prerecording time of motion activated cameras. You watch video and the person or animal starts to late and ends too soon. NVR wired option solves that problem but what about wifi devices.
Looking at adding cameras to an Airbnb. I would like a doorbell, floodlight camera to see the parking area, and one off the back of the house. The back of the house faces the lake and dock. I would like all cameras to be wired and be able to store the video for up to 90 days. I would also like the cameras to record all the time not just with motion is happening. Both places I want to mount the camera are at least 30 feet off the ground. Can you suggest a camera or system to achieve this?
THANK YOU!!! This video was a tremendous help.
You’re very welcome. Glad it helped!
Really appreciate your video. We have a nosey neighbour 1. Wifi 2. Solar 3. Eufy 4. 2k 5. L.e.d.? 6. Under the roof over hang 7. Stationary 8. It is hard to find 'no audio' 9. Smart phone 10. No
The nosey neighbor situation can always be interesting.
Moving into my new house that's pre-wired. This was so helpful. Thank you so much!
You’re very welcome. Happy to help!
Great video, and i appreciate your straight forwardness and honesty. Also saw your review on the Eufy S330, which i have perchaced. went with the 4 camera system, my house is old and wifi wont be and issue.. Thanks again. Also forwarding your videos to my friends who are also interested in securing their homes..
Thank you. Much appreciated. You’ll have to let me know what you think about the S330 after some time with them.
Ive been trying to find a brand to replace my existing cameras with. Ive been using 3 Noorio Wifi cameras that do work but they have way too short of a recording time. My house is tiny so wifi has been working.
Thank you for the good information. I have a question for you, though. I own a small automotive shop. We are not really profitable yet but we want something for the front office and around the front. What do you recommend? I need audio in the front counter. Any suggestions would be great.
Could you explain more about how the non-pro grade cameras come up short? Other than maybe resolution, what could functionally be different?
Poor (cheap) build quality, bad night vision, less quality features (like no Wide Dynamic Range or 3D Noise Reduction), no tech/warranty support, won’t hold up to the weather, easily vandalized…I could go on & on.
very educational thankyou for posting this video.
You’re very welcome!
As a rookie like myself looking to buy a home camera system, this video was great. Very insightful and detailed in breaking it all down. Thank you!
You’re very welcome & I’m so glad it helped you. Thanks for watching!
@@GeorgeLangabeer wishing you had a video top 5 camera to go with. I think I would trust your judgement.
@marinoang That’s a great suggestion, but the problem is, that list would be outdated within a month.
Dating the video and reminding viewers that things change quickly. But at least we would know what was quality on the date of the video.@@GeorgeLangabeer
Yup. I’ve had WiFi cams for over a year and I have them running 24/7. Have to change the battery every 4 months. It’s a pain in the ass especially since I many to change. Also my neighbors house was robbed while they were out of town because we had a power outage for 2 days . Looks like I’ll be going with Poe nvr
Hey man, great video! Would you mind telling me all the security cameras that are in your thumbnail?
There are some I’m interested in, but can’t seem to find the model of.
Hi Sir, thank you for the clear information and advice. I'm currently in Australia, where there are few security camera options available. However, I'm unsure which reliable brand to choose since Alibi is not available here. Thank you
Unfortunately, being in the States, I’m really not aware of options in Australia. Wish I could be more help.
Maybe even one could use a battery back-up to run a WiFi system temporarily?. And, could a person not run an NVR with a DVR as an extra measure for saving footage?
Great Sump up!! thanks. What do you think of Hilook or Dahua Camera/systems? is it worth it. I am in Australia BTW. Also i want to put 5-7 cameras outside operating 24/7, and 1 camera inside but manually turn on/off when we go out, is there way to do it in the app? or do i have to manually unplug the cable? Wired, stored on hard drive at home (no cloud).
I'm looking for a indoor, Non WiFi, No App, single camera. triggered video clips, would be preferred over triggered photos. any recommendations?
You might want to look into a standalone camera that records to a microSD card.
Some things I considered that wern't on the list 1) Camera frame rate for day and night, Lens effective aperture, how compressed is the image (4k WiFI for example), and total cost to get all the services I wanted. Manufacturers like to bury costs in fine print.
Some great considerations 👍🏻
Excellent thanks - I have more homework to do, but this is a great start.
So glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your insight! Although basic but still very helpful. I only wishes to add one though t for wireless security camera is that wifi signal strength and speed should be strong enough to cater for 2k video that is transmitting as you don't want lag for your video that you are seeing.
Great addition! Definitely a consideration you should think about.
Very good! thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
perfect video for someone thinking to upgrade like myself. thank you.
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
How do you feel about Hikvision cameras? Would you recommend them? If not, can you think of better options.
Hikvision isn’t NDAA compliant, meaning it’s basically banned by the U.S. government. So I don’t recommend them. This is my go to system:
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Good video. I've done my share of installs myself. I agree with what you say, however. I just looked at reolink systems and they seem priced a bit less than lorex. I currently have a lorex 16ch, and it works. Not Poe. But it cost more than reolinks pop 8ch. 2k. I'm just curious as to why reolink seems on the lower side of cost? I just looked at there 4k poe 16 ch. And pretty shocked it's under 800.
Reolink has low end systems & high end systems, so it depends on what you’re looking at. I can tell Reolink’s high end stuff, is much better than Lorex. But if you’re doing that many installs, you should check out some professional grade systems. Neither Reolink or Lorex would be at that level.
Currently going through this porcess. Technology is so quick to evolve so this was very informative. Currently, I'm look into the Defender series. Any thoughts?
Thanks mate love your work! Can you do a video on NVR smart home friendly security cameras? whats your recommended brand for this? cheers mate!
Thanks! That’s a great suggestion and I wish I could, but sadly there are very few. So I don’t have a good one to recommend. Wish I did.
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Excellent comment
“ you get what you pay for “
That basically sums up everything.
What would be a good set up for an apartment that I need a camera for the front and back door with preferably an eye in the sky in the center of the apartment itself I would like to be able to watch the cameras from my phone and have them include night vision footageis this possible to achieve for under $200 please let me know. Thank you.
really appreciate this video and all the info provided.
any recommendations for southern california security camera install businesses?
I can get you a good system if you want to contact me. You just need a decent electrician to install it for you.
@@GeorgeLangabeer thank you for replying to my message. I will email you with more information later this week.
What is a good wired security camera system for homeowners who want to install themselves without monthly service?
This is my go to system…there is an updated version for 2024. Feel free to contact me to discuss. My contact info is in the description.
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@@GeorgeLangabeer appreciate that
Which one was it?@@GeorgeLangabeer
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What do you think of DW watchdog
I'm from India. Very informative. Thank you. Have taken notes for my home cctv setup.
So glad you found it useful.