Best Home Security Camera System for my requirements?

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Best Home Security Camera System for my requirements?

by Raptor_Man Jun 15, 2015 7:39AM PDT

Here goes:

My dad wants me to set up a home camera system at his house for when he is away at his Florida house.
He is by NO MEANS a tech guy. One of those people who has an iPhone but doesn't download a single app.

So I need something super reliable once I set it up.
I'm willing to pay top dollar for the best that I can get.
I have him setup on a high speed wireless connection.

I would like something that is power wired (with a possible battery back up).

I want something that he can access through his iPhone with an app to view live feed / or go online and view the live feed.

I need a camera that can be setup outside (though it wont be exposed to too much elements because its under a covered deck).

I do NOT want to pay monthly for storage.

Motion detection and night vision would be nice as well.

Can you guys please give me some suggestions that will fit my requirements? I will be needing around 3-4 cameras (1 or 2 inside and 1 or 2 outside).

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Wireless system?

by Raptor_Man Jun 15, 2015 10:20AM PDT

Thanks for the reply!

That was easy. Only problem, I'm having trouble finding WIRELESS dvr systems.

There are maybe one or two with very mixed reviews.

This one for example:
http://www.amazon.com/Defender-Sentinel-Wireless-Including-21305/product-reviews/B00FYV8WGE/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

People say it runs on the same frequency as most wifi routers - therefore interfering with the internet.

Any suggestions?

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Get more than one WiFi hotspot or

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jun 15, 2015 10:30AM PDT

Use the 5GHz WiFi channel of your router. We can add a second WAP or "router as a WAP" just for these WiFi CCTV systems.

Sorry but that's a lot to soak in.

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r. proffitt · Answer 1 · Jun 15, 2015 8:33AM PDT

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There are now so many CCTV DVR systems

by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Jun 15, 2015 8:33AM PDT

That if you install it yourself there are so many over at Amazon that I'll just toss up the link to look over.

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Home-Improvement-Surveillance-DVR-Kits/zgbs/hi/7161092011

Yes I read that on reliability but 99% of that is your install. If you expose it to rain it doesn't last as long. These used to be a big deal but now, if you can wire it yourself is not the thousands it used to be.

rhorzz · Answer 2 · Jun 28, 2015 9:16PM PDT

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Wireless IP camera with night vision..

by rhorzz Jun 28, 2015 9:16PM PDT

Why don’t you try the Outdoor wireless IP camera with night vision. I’m not sure about its cost. I’m going to buy it from Canadian security professionals in my locality (Toronto) and let you know about its cost and functionality. I have heard that it can be connected with our smartphones and all the notifications are sent to the phones. Check this site for more varieties of wireless security camera http://cspalarms.ca/wireless-ip-cameras/

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