Unifi is local, with optional cloud. Very pricy though.
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It is and seems they're really more geared towards larger installations with lots of users. It's sleek though and if I ever decide to put up a bunch I'll put this one high on the list
I've installed a doorbell camera from Reolink. Has a slot for an SD card for recording, motion sensing and push to your phone when something triggers, can pull up playback or live on the app through your local wifi. I think Eufy has something as well.
Neither of those 2 companies are privacy respecting though.
How do I verify companies? This is where I'm lost. I have the idea of what I want but not the words
Is there a trusted site that focuses on privacy that reviews products or companies for their integrity?
Plenty of network cameras, plus anything to run Frigate.
But what are you going to do once you have the video? Usually people want very obvious cameras as a deterrent, to discourage the crime in the first place. If you set the camera and catch them, are you going to confront them? File a police report that will probably do nothing?
Set up "no trespassing" signs. Delivery people (usually) still deliver packages as they were invited to the property. Record neighbor trespassing AND stealing, prosecute for a double whammy.
Depending on state, both offenses could be criminal charges, meaning no cost to you.
Absolutely go for the kill and send a clear message.
Just to know what happened to it and catching the suspect in the act. (I live somewhere where if the theft was proven it would be a legit problem.) But, I was reacting hastily and really made a fool of myself
But yes, the better option would be to get something obvious as you said. I've seen it frigate talked about before but never looked in depth; I'll check it out
Hmm. If you're somewhere with strict laws, like Singapore or something, I would also consider whether there might be a law against secret recording, or recording of other people, and whether that includes audio or just video.
OP asked for monitoring suggestions, but my first thought was to put out a fake package that simply has a note: "I'm watching you, stop or I'm going to the police". Which I guess may or may not work, but it's a start, and a warning of intent.
That was definitely a first thought, but alas I was mistaken. I basically jumped to conclusions and I'll reflect on that, but it was not stolen
I am no expert by any means. We bought a couple Wyse cameras. Been 2 yrs and doing fine. Cameras are a good price. All the other feature software addons like person detection etc not so much of a good price. We just got lowest tier which fits our needs.
I have one of those but I thought it was one easily exposed to the web. I could be misremembering something I read a while ago, so I'll look it up again