Best outside wireless surveillance camera options?

[billh1963]

Did my search and the threads I found are a couple years old. I'm sure technology has changed quite a bit since then.

I would like to put up a couple of outside cameras at my house. The new cameras have night vision, will stream video to your smartphone, etc....all for under $100. Are these any good? Any recommendations?

Amazon.com: Foscam FI8904W Outdoor Wireless/Wired IP Camera with 15-20 Meter Night Vision and 6mm Lens (67° Viewing Angle) - Silver: Electronics

[stomachmonkey]

Been thinking of doing the same.

Problem I keep having is wireless cameras still need power run to them so it's not as easy as simply finding a spot to mount it.

The other thing is even if they are placed out of arms reach the signal can still be jammed.

Not that I think the run of the mill Raccoon or opportunistic thief is carrying a jammer but it still bugs me.

[TimT]

Have been thinking about replacing some of the floodlights around my house with this:

Floodlight with Camera I'm not sure how many cameras you can monitor or how to set it up.. Am investigating.

Having the camera at a light location solves the power problem

[stomachmonkey]

Nice but a bit spendy. I'd be in at half that.

[doug_porsche]

Just be careful that the camera doesnt use standard frequencies or is encrypted. saw a 60min program where they used a standard receiver and were able to drive down the street and basically case peoples houses by monitoring the wireless cameras.

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally Posted by doug_porsche

Just be careful that the camera doesnt use standard frequencies or is encrypted. saw a 60min program where they used a standard receiver and were able to drive down the street and basically case peoples houses by monitoring the wireless cameras.

The "cheapies", as referenced above, are on standard frequencies and not encrypted.

This is all you need: Optoelectronics, Inc.

However, baby/nanny cams are typically the target of burglars/home invaders.

[A930Rocket]

$599

"Antenna included"

Originally Posted by Danny_Ocean

This is all you need: Optoelectronics, Inc.

However, baby/nanny cams are typically the target of burglars/home invaders.

[TimT]

Nice but a bit spendy. I'd be in at half that.

Not sure I agree... since just a wireless camera costs around $50..

GE wireless cam I suppose you could sneak the wire in to your existing exterior sources...

Small steps little revelations..

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

$599

"Antenna included"

OptoElectronics has some wild stuff. Local company. Since the change in digital eavesdropping laws, a lot of their stuff is hands-off to "civilians".

However...if you "test" radio equipment/cameras/cellphones for a living, you can purchase their equipment.

Their frequency loggers are slick. Plug one in to a compatible scanner and drive down the street. It locks on to the nearest/strongest signal and automatically tunes the scanner to that freq.

Top-quality stuff.

[billh1963]

I'm not looking for any "covert" suff. Just want something to monitor my doors and that I can aim toward an out building.

I like the advertised features of being able to view from a smart phone, notifications via email/phone, etc. Need something that provides a decent image and will last in outdoor environment.

[RWebb]

what about ability to record?

and... if so, do you want one that only records after it detects motion? otherwise, you might be watching many hours of nuthin'