ᐅ How to Connect an Outdoor Camera: LAN, Power Supply, or Battery?
Created on: 15 Aug 2020 20:15
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C.beckmann1986
I have another question...
I am planning to install two LAN connections on the exterior wall of the new build to connect one camera each. However, the electrician is charging a hefty 500 euros net. This raises the question again: pay up and be happy, or look for an alternative.
Using LAN with PoE is, of course, the most convenient option.
With Wi-Fi, power is often needed there as well, which would also have to be installed. (Would a switch then be required? Because outdoor power typically needs to be equipped with a switch? The camera would be running 24/7, so the switch would basically be redundant.)
Battery (plus solar) alone feels a bit unstable in terms of reliability, etc.
Besides, I want to save my recordings on my own NAS rather than on some cloud service. That further limits the choice of cameras.
What would you recommend, also considering the cost? Can you also recommend a specific camera? Ideally, it should be compatible with Synology.
Thanks!
I am planning to install two LAN connections on the exterior wall of the new build to connect one camera each. However, the electrician is charging a hefty 500 euros net. This raises the question again: pay up and be happy, or look for an alternative.
Using LAN with PoE is, of course, the most convenient option.
With Wi-Fi, power is often needed there as well, which would also have to be installed. (Would a switch then be required? Because outdoor power typically needs to be equipped with a switch? The camera would be running 24/7, so the switch would basically be redundant.)
Battery (plus solar) alone feels a bit unstable in terms of reliability, etc.
Besides, I want to save my recordings on my own NAS rather than on some cloud service. That further limits the choice of cameras.
What would you recommend, also considering the cost? Can you also recommend a specific camera? Ideally, it should be compatible with Synology.
Thanks!
untergasse43 schrieb:
First, define exactly what you want to see with the camera. There’s no point in thinking about positions before that!That’s exactly what I mean as well. First be clear about what you want, then determine positions, angles, and focal lengths.C.beckmann1986 schrieb:
But that is only for companies, right?No, you can use this on any floor plan or plot of land to see which cameras would cover or show what.T
T_im_Norden18 Aug 2020 11:11Maybe you should take the following into consideration.
Burglars are not really deterred by cameras.
If you want good quality footage for the police, it can be quite expensive.
If you store recordings locally, there is a risk that your footage could be stolen along with other valuables.
Burglars are not really deterred by cameras.
If you want good quality footage for the police, it can be quite expensive.
If you store recordings locally, there is a risk that your footage could be stolen along with other valuables.
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Bauenaberwie6 Mar 2022 17:29Hey,
I’m also looking for the right cameras and wanted to try the tool from Dlink. Unfortunately, I haven’t found a link where the tool can be used. Is there something else available by now? I think it’s quite useful to know exactly which area the cameras actually cover. So far, I’ve been considering Ubiquiti or AXIS.
Thank you!
I’m also looking for the right cameras and wanted to try the tool from Dlink. Unfortunately, I haven’t found a link where the tool can be used. Is there something else available by now? I think it’s quite useful to know exactly which area the cameras actually cover. So far, I’ve been considering Ubiquiti or AXIS.
Thank you!
Ubiquiti products only work within their own system. Therefore, use Axis, Hikvision, etc. Personally, I only use Axis. What are your requirements? Just some monitoring around the house or complete surveillance coverage? Cameras are always only one part of a security/surveillance system. Good cameras are not cheap either—quickly reaching four figures, sometimes five figures.
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Bauenaberwie6 Mar 2022 21:18Basically, I would suggest "keeping an eye around the house." Ideally, it should be compatible to trigger certain actions with the cameras. For example, if someone is outside the house at night, the outdoor lights could go to 100% brightness or something similar. What do you think about Reolink? My budget for 3-4 cameras is between 1500 and 2000.