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sjhenderson

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Need advice on a good security system for our home. Would want wireless but wired is fine also. Where to get one with like 8-10 camera system that can be displayed on screen, also who to get to install one. thanks for the help. I am in Eastern, NC.
 
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TedM1911

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sjhenderson said:
Need advice on a good security system for our home. Would want wireless but wired is fine also. Where to get one with like 8-10 camera system that can be displayed on screen, also who to get to install one. thanks for the help. I am in Eastern, NC.
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I bought a 16 Chanel NVR with hi quality cameras. I installed myself and they are awesome.
Order direct from Lorex. The big box stores are cheaper but the cameras are lower quality.
 
Griz3752

Griz3752

Retired, practising Curmudgeon
Only havee xperience w/ 2 system installs. The 1st got replaced in about 90 days, The other is, last time I was onsite, still working as it should. Camera/image quality were the root cause for change. Also the 2nd was off-site secure digital storage of images, not written over VCR.
 
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Uhhmmm...

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SusieSunshine said:
I am also looking for a good system. The ones that I'm finding work only on a 2.4GHz network. I have a 5GHz.
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IIRC, most of the 5GHz are actually dual band. May seem like a silly question, but have you checked the doc? 5 is faster, but 2.4 will punch through more walls. Also, 2 bands will improve over-all throughput, I think.
 
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Donghe Surfer

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I googled something like "best home security system" and read about 4-5 different websites' reviews of about the 10 top ones.
Settled on SimpliSafe. I suggest you do the same. Read all those reviews, and you'll probably find the one you like, depending on what you want (could be equipment price; ease of setting it up yourself; if you want it connected by WiFi; if you want it to alert local LEO after an alarm is triggered; f you want to pay a monthly fee to security company, etc.). All kinds of factors/things to consider.
Only takes an hour or 2 to read 4-5 reviews. You'll get yourself quickly up to speed on them.
 
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One thing to remember that I see all the time. When the power goes out, so does the system. I'm sure they sell a system with a battery backup but have no idea of pricey they are. Even so, physical locks always work.
 
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sjhenderson

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I should have been clearer, I am looking something to monitor our property from inside our home. We use blink now but heck it's all done with by the time it alerts you. Thanks everyone.
 
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CaryC

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FYI don't know if it's what you're looking for, or not, but have seen an 8-10 camera security set up at Sam's.

IMHO if it doesn't have an alert built in, it's pretty much useless. It means you have to be watching the camera's when a perp walks by/in/on. If it does have an alert built in, great.

I don't know much about those things, so take it for what it's worth.

A good dog, will work much better. Some pure breeds might work better that have a history of being a guard dog, but a mut can work just as well. Especially with a fenced in yard. If you've got a couple hundred acres, you can still fence in, like an acre, and maintain that, with a dog. If you have a lot in town, the same goes. Doing that, you've just created two hurtles the perp has to cross before he gets to your front door. And never think a magnetic/electric contact works on windows. 1) keep them locked 2) they brake and don't need to be opened.

A good dog will not only alert you, but just his presence will go a long way in keeping the perpetrator away from your place. And if they shoot the dog, you'll know ahead of time, there is a violent offender coming your way, prepare accordingly.

Just some thoughts.
 
SusieSunshine

SusieSunshine

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Donghe Surfer said:
I googled something like "best home security system" and read about 4-5 different websites' reviews of about the 10 top ones.
Settled on SimpliSafe. I suggest you do the same. Read all those reviews, and you'll probably find the one you like, depending on what you want (could be equipment price; ease of setting it up yourself; if you want it connected by WiFi; if you want it to alert local LEO after an alarm is triggered; f you want to pay a monthly fee to security company, etc.). All kinds of factors/things to consider.
Only takes an hour or 2 to read 4-5 reviews. You'll get yourself quickly up to speed on them.
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I looked at those. I called SimpliSafe. They said 2.4GHz.
 
SusieSunshine

SusieSunshine

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CaryC said:
FYI don't know if it's what you're looking for, or not, but have seen an 8-10 camera security set up at Sam's.

IMHO if it doesn't have an alert built in, it's pretty much useless. It means you have to be watching the camera's when a perp walks by/in/on. If it does have an alert built in, great.

I don't know much about those things, so take it for what it's worth.

A good dog, will work much better. Some pure breeds might work better that have a history of being a guard dog, but a mut can work just as well. Especially with a fenced in yard.

A good dog will not only alert you, but just his presence will go a long way in keeping the perpetrator away from your place. And if they shoot the dog, you'll know ahead of time, there is a violent offender coming your way, prepare accordingly.

Just some thoughts.
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Agreed. We had a great dog, several in the past. We also had a great watch cat.

The sadness when they passed is too much for us anymore. It broke our heart.
 
kyrsyan

kyrsyan

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Cameras are not a full security system. You'll want to check what quality of image is required for court cases in your area. You may have to go wired because of that.
But for a "security" system, you will need to add door and window sensors, and a way of being notified if a sensor is set off. I think there is now a DIY system sold through Home Depot and Lowes but I'm not sure of the name.
 
Repairman-Jack

Repairman-Jack

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IMHO cameras are not a security system, they are a layer in your security, which should include an alarm system, home hardening, property hardening etc.

What do you consider "good"?

Basic "cheap" systems can be found at big box stores, amazon or direct from vendors

I'm not a fan or wireless and as kyrsyan mentioned regarding image quality...DORI

Dectect
Observe
Recognize
Identify

There are several charts discusing DORI online but you'll not want the height of cameras that provide ID higher than 8' (on average)
 
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sjhenderson said:
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Gennies are good. I live in Florida, and we have hurricanes. I've lost power for more than a week due to a storm. Even running on bare minimum, that is going to take a fair amount of gas. Safely storing and securing it ESPECIALLY after tshtf, will also be a high priority item.
 
Hfcomms

Hfcomms

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sjhenderson said:
Need advice on a good security system for our home. Would want wireless but wired is fine also. Where to get one with like 8-10 camera system that can be displayed on screen, also who to get to install one. thanks for the help. I am in Eastern, NC.
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It sounds like you don't want to or can't DYI. If that is the case call a local professional with your needs a get a quote. It's the business they are in and can determine what is best for your needs. The estimates usually are free so it won't cost you anything. A question such as the one you asked is very general and can be answered in a dozen different ways but only you know what you are trying to accomplish and the budget you have to work with.
 
SusieSunshine

SusieSunshine

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SusieSunshine said:
I looked at those. I called SimpliSafe. They said 2.4GHz.
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I just purchased the SimpliSafe system. Great price on Amazon. We got indoor and outdoor cameras, motion detectors and entry way sensors. The cameras work great. I think we'll like it. So far so good.

 
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sjhenderson said:
I should have been clearer, I am looking something to monitor our property from inside our home. We use blink now but heck it's all done with by the time it alerts you. Thanks everyone.
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Most providers use the same monitoring stations. For instance, monitoring for a house in Lake Charles, LA may well be done in Atlanta. The alarm triggers, they get the notice, call you and then LEO. You have ask that they call LEO first, but then you'll have a potential issue if you accidentally trigger it too many times. Some municipalities issue fines after the 2nd false alarm. All that said, ask your provider to set you up and account with alarm.com. We've been very happy with it. I can monitor all zones at any property if I want to see when doors were opened/closed, etc, and I'm immediately notified if the alarm is triggered. There are alarm monitoring companies that will also monitor your cameras, but they need to be set up to notify the monitoring station.
 
marsh

marsh

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I have monitoring cameras but they are the write over kind so you have to be quick to review. I have the old (obsolete) Chamberlain motion sensors that buzz. Works great for letting me know a package is on the porch. I have an older ring I have yet to install. (I need to cover a side door window panel with plywood and paint first.)

I have a metal security door on my front door and sliding doors. I have pad lockable scissor security gates on the corridor on the side of the house alleyway and one for the front porch. I have decorative bars for the windows should it come to that.
 
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Chicken Mama

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We have ADT, two imported German Shepherds and a Belgian Malinois, all trained in personal protection. I'd still like to have an outdoor camera system that alerts me via phone, plus the ability to monitor four cameras at once.
 
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