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Originally Posted by jyl
Looks like the camera choices are:
1. Standalone system with a DVR. About $400 for a 4 camera wired system, about $600 for a 4 camera wireless system. DVR connects to your home internet so you get alerts, can watch, or change settings over smartphone. DVR presumably should be placed somewhere not likely to be found by the burglar.
2. Dropcams uploading video to cloud via home wireless network. $200/camera and $5-10/mo per camera to store past 1 week of video. Also need weatherproof enclosure if using outside. So for 4 cameras, $800 up front and $25/no at least.
Dropcams sound way cool, but I think I'm going to try to make the standalone systems work.
Wait . . . unless . . . maybe I only need one Dropcam, inside the house, at a place that the burglar(s) will go to as they burgle. Plus dummy cameras on the outside of the house, for deterrence.
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And don't forget a UPS. We have seen where crooks have turned off the mains power to shut the cameras down. A UPS will still keep them running for up to 4hrs.
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