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Best cctv options

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  • 05-07-2019 2:35pm
    #1
    stapes
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭


    Hi guys I’m restoring a old 2 story house and hoping to move in soon just wondering what’s best cctv and not too dear I had a fella out for a look he was giving me 6 megapixel cameras an antenna fitted to bring good signal to the WiFi router inside (3.ie) a 4 Terra byte hard drive the price he quoted me was €2000 I can also watch it from my phone. Just wondering is there any cheaper alternatives besides a WiFi cctv system I definitely don’t wanna pay that price but would like a good camera I.e one that would pick up reg number of vehicle Incase of a break in. Can someone help me thanks


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    That price seems fair for what you are getting.
    Do you have a particular budget in mind?


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    #3
    stapes
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭stapes


    KoolKid wrote: »
    That price seems fair for what you are getting.
    Do you have a particular budget in mind?

    €1000


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    KingCong
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭KingCong


    Try Nest, Blink, Arlo or even something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/ANNKE-Systems-Surveillance-All-weather-Adaptation/dp/B013SL9WGK/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=cctv&qid=1562666400&s=gateway&sr=8-7 . All much much cheaper than 2k.


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    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,795 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    KingCong wrote: »
    Try Nest, Blink, Arlo or even something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/ANNKE-Systems-Surveillance-All-weather-Adaptation/dp/B013SL9WGK/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=cctv&qid=1562666400&s=gateway&sr=8-7 . All much much cheaper than 2k.

    One issue the OP may have with systems like this, is that the OP says they are on three mobile broadband.

    IP cameras like Nest etc. work by constantly uploading video to the cloud. Such streaming would not work well on 3 and would probably get throttled. The OP would need to upgrade to a wired broadband service if going this way. Which might be well worth doing anyway.

    Also the OP also is looking for the ability to read reg plates, depending on distance, some of these might struggle with this. Though I do think this is perhaps a misplaced requirement.

    Also depending on the option you go for with IP cameras, it may involve a subscription, which should be factored in.

    OP I spent no more then €250 on 5 DIY IP cameras (2 x Logitech Circle and 3 x Yi cameras) and I'm very happy with that setup.

    Of course a pro installed Hikvision system is a whole other level and you get what you pay for. The question you have to ask is if the extra cost and features are worth it over cheaper IP cams.


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