Looking for IP Camera (POE)

BobbyT28

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase 1 camera for the front of the house due to recent car break in's recently.

I was looking at this but hoping to get something cheaper with similar spec

https://www.cctvfirst.co.uk/tyt-analytic-4mp-ip-motorised-33-12mm-ball-dome-in-white-h265-compression-p548209.html

Specs I want

White
POE
ONIVF compatible
VF lens
Good night vision
Ability to same to home NVR or Etc

Any suggestions on a a camera would be really appreciated.

Thanks
BobbyT28

derekbro

I have some of these reolink cameras and they are working fine

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reolink-Megapixels-Surveillance-Waterproof-RLC-420/dp/B01AL4GM9W/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1521634700&sr=8-11&keywords=reolink

BobbyT28

Ended up going with

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06VWLCZTV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It only arrived yesterday. Great thing about this Camera is it automatically got picked up by my Synology survelience station.

Will have a look at those Reolink anyway.

Thanks for the reply

BObbyT28

BobbyT28

derekbro wrote: »

I have some of these reolink cameras and they are working fine

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reolink-Megapixels-Surveillance-Waterproof-RLC-420/dp/B01AL4GM9W/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1521634700&sr=8-11&keywords=reolink

Your's also works with Reolink. mmmmmm will have to have a look at this one now as it is a 4mp

davo2001

BobbyT28 wrote: »

Ended up going with

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06VWLCZTV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It only arrived yesterday. Great thing about this Camera is it automatically got picked up by my Synology survelience station.

Will have a look at those Reolink anyway.

Thanks for the reply

BObbyT28

Hi Bobby,

Looking at adding an additional PoE camera to my synolgoy, would you be able to post some examples of the video quality? Are you still happy with the camera?

BobbyT28

davo2001 wrote: »

Hi Bobby,

Looking at adding an additional PoE camera to my synolgoy, would you be able to post some examples of the video quality? Are you still happy with the camera?

It's been hit an miss regarding motion detection from the synology thruogh this camera but i think it will just take a little bit of tinkering haven't had a chance to really sit down and look at it (Work and kids!).

Setup was simple, I have synology doing all the motio detection etc.
Quality is very good considering the price. Night vision is also good, better than I expected.

I have it recording to a 1TB HDD in the synology dedicated to my CCTV cameras.

Sometimes when I try and view recordings from the app, I get a black screen but can view it from laptop

I'll see if I can get some pics and video and I'll post them up

BobbyT28

davo2001

Thanks Bobby, appricate it, i wouldn't really be using it for motion detection, just an always on/recording outdoor camera.

Post a video if you get the chance or PM me a link if you want.

Lex Luthor

Hi all, sorry to jump on this thread, but also looking for a suggestion for a small surveillance camera for the front. Just to watch the front drive etc. It doesn't need to be waterproof as it will be protected from a canopy but something with a battery, night vision, motion detector and wont break the bank
Seen reviews on line for the Reolink Argus 2 but all US ads.
Can it be bought here or any other suggestions please

Thanks

taytobreath

davo2001 wrote: »

Thanks Bobby, appricate it, i wouldn't really be using it for motion detection, just an always on/recording outdoor camera.

Post a video if you get the chance or PM me a link if you want.

hi, have u the camera set up with a monitor, 24/7

bk

Lex Luthor wrote: »

Hi all, sorry to jump on this thread, but also looking for a suggestion for a small surveillance camera for the front. Just to watch the front drive etc. It doesn't need to be waterproof as it will be protected from a canopy but something with a battery, night vision, motion detector and wont break the bank
Seen reviews on line for the Reolink Argus 2 but all US ads.
Can it be bought here or any other suggestions please

Thanks

Given your battery requirement, then either Blink or Arlo. Those are outdoor, wireless, battery operated options. All the of the options I can think of require power.

BTW There are some downsides to how these battery operated cameras work. If there is any chance you can run power to the location, then you have more and better options IMO.

The Home Automation forum here on boards has lots of folks with experience of the above.