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DuckDogDr
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What all do you have .. do they really work or just a marketing gig ?
what all do you have feature wise ?
im kind of a big brother is watching guy and don't want too much invasion in my own privacy
what all do you have feature wise ?
im kind of a big brother is watching guy and don't want too much invasion in my own privacy
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Don't have one, but if I did ever want one it would be that wireless one that is advertised extensively. Why? Self installed, no wiring needed and price. Even the monitoring connection to police and fire is cheap. Neighbor has had ADT for years and that thing is a real hassle for them and me when they are on vacation and I am watching their home!Re-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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I use Front Point. Excellent system, all cellular/wireless. I recommend them highly.
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PoE is cheap and easy, hard part is fishing the Cat6 around where you want it.Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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I really like our SimplySafe system.------------------------------
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Simplisafe gets good reviews from a few people I know.
For me, I have a couple of Nest cameras set up and a couple of motion detectors tied into my Ooma phone system. Seems to work very well. What I like about my setup is that there is no monitoring service involved. Motion detected? I get instant notification on my phone wherever I am. Curious about what's going on back home? I open the Nest app on my phone and look.Cincinnati, Ohio. Large BGE since 2011. Still learning. -
+2 for SimplySafe. Easy install and reliable monitoring. We have devices on all doors and windows downstairs as well as sirens, motion detectors, and smoke detectors.
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Dredger said:+2 for SimplySafe. Easy install and reliable monitoring.
They've added cameras now too.
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They've added cameras now too.
@tarheelmatt, are the cameras for outdoor? We've been waiting on that. The last time we checked, they had indoor cameras only.
Large BGE
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A couple AR15s, a few SKS, M1 SOCOM .308 and a couple dozen others...and a dirty rotten Boxer dog
I do have a couple IP cameras that I have linked to my phone that I can live stream~ John - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
XL BGE, LG BGE, KJ Jr, PK Original, Ardore Pizza Oven, King Disc
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Dredger said:They've added cameras now too.
@tarheelmatt, are the cameras for outdoor? We've been waiting on that. The last time we checked, they had indoor cameras only.
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Another +1 for SimpliSafe we also use a Canary camera in the detached garage and a Canary flex camera for outside. If you want to try the Canary cameras, check ebay, I have bought several new ones from there.Arlington, TX 1 large, 1 medium, 1 Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone
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last time someone broke in, they left a toaster, seriously, maybe they stole the toaster from one of you guys. thats the only break in ive had, probably stayed a few days and left
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Thanks @tarheelmatt and @Proser. We live in a very safe neighborhood, but have been looking into cameras just the same. We just moved the John Deere mower out of the storage building. We cleaned out a lot of stuff and moved most of our gold prospecting equipment there in it's place. We also bought a 12 foot trailer to haul said equipment and it stays outside also. The genius (blithering idiot) that built this house installed zero windows overlooking the driveway, so that's why we're looking seriously into cameras now.
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Been a Front Point customer for about four (4) years now. Very reliable service with lots of gadgets. Customer Service has been great for the few times I needed them.
Large BGE, 2 Tier Adjustable Swing Rack System, three (3) bricks from Home Depot for raised direct, Blackstone 22" Griddle - Finally have a decent cooking area!
Dallas, TX
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Tim (Watkinsville) said:I use Front Point. Excellent system, all cellular/wireless. I recommend them highly.Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
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With cheap tech now. You can build your own system and save the monthly fees. That's what I'm gonna do.2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun
scott
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Almost but not quite ranks up there w/ oil changes on a Camry.New Albany, Ohio
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Why in the world would you tell people on a public forum that you don't have an alarm system at your house?
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THEBuckeye said:Or, you need to change your oil on a Camry?
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fishlessman said:last time someone broke in, they left a toaster, seriously, maybe they stole the toaster from one of you guys. thats the only break in ive had, probably stayed a few days and left
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Here we use IP POE cameras with Blue Iris as the NVR and that also pushes out messages and video to our devices - iPhones, iPads, etc.
We also integrate Blue Iris with our home automation system - HomeSeer software monitoring and controlling z-wave devices, including lights, locks, door and window sensors and motion detectors.
If we are both away from home, our "house" knows this and goes into alarm mode wherein if a window or door is opened or broken, the alarm is set off, and we are notified.
But, if the cameras are doing their job, advertising their presence in a somewhat subtle way, the professional crooks won't bother with our house, they'll go on to easier pickings.
Michael
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JNDATHP said:Here we use IP POE cameras with Blue Iris as the NVR and that also pushes out messages and video to our devices - iPhones, iPads, etc.
We also integrate Blue Iris with our home automation system - HomeSeer software monitoring and controlling z-wave devices, including lights, locks, door and window sensors and motion detectors.
If we are both away from home, our "house" knows this and goes into alarm mode wherein if a window or door is opened or broken, the alarm is set off, and we are notified.
But, if the cameras are doing their job, advertising their presence in a somewhat subtle way, the professional crooks won't bother with our house, they'll go on to easier pickings.------------------------------
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tarheelmatt said Man, for all that you said, you'd think you'd spring for a more plush front porch chair.Michael
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JNDATHP said:tarheelmatt said Man, for all that you said, you'd think you'd spring for a more plush front porch chair.------------------------------
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Worst home security ever.
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Don't know if you would find this useful, but I just bought 2 Ring cameras with 2 solar panels as a bundle from Costo. I think it was about $150 cheaper than Amazon . No wiring as such to mess with, and no batteries in the cams to recharge. It is $3/month/camera for cloud monitoring though. A little cheaper if you pay for a year upfront.
And if they don't work out, Costo will take then back.
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Y'all got yo sh!t on lock. Lol
Half the time my gate is unlocked.
Back door unlocked.
And during the day, front door unlocked.
I do have a cop neighbor on the right side, and a Don't Tread On Me flag under the Stars and Stripes on the left. Between us three, I feel good for just about anything but Martial Law.
We would need a few more on board. LolBrandonQuad Cities
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Another for SimplySafe plus a few Smith & Wessen's and Mossberg 500! Yeah Baby!!Retired Navy, LBGE
Pinehurst, NC
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