ᐅ Home Entrance Surveillance: Is the Axis M3215 a Useful Choice for Me?
Created on: 11 Apr 2023 19:20
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fromthisplace
Dear community,
We are currently considering entrance monitoring for our house. Our electrician offered us an Axis M3215 camera at a reasonable price, including installation. Since this is a completely new topic for me, I’ve been doing some research and would appreciate your feedback.
Initial situation:
Network cable is located in the upper corner, driveway is about 6m (20 feet) long. The camera will be powered via PoE.
Requirements:
We want quick access to the live view via an app when someone rings the doorbell. An audio signal is not necessary. The camera should also record events when, for example, a person or animal enters our yard. I’m still unsure about storage options. So far, I thought a cloud service would be the best choice. Right now, I’m leaning towards an SD card for the short term and a NAS in the network cabinet for the long term. I do not want to subscribe to any storage service. We are iPhone and Mac users (please don’t bash 🙂 ).
Open questions:
1. Is Axis and the mentioned model generally recommended for my case? Are the 2 MP of this camera sufficient, or would the larger M3216 with 4 MP be better?
2. Axis offers a range of software. Is the pre-installed software or web interface sufficient, or is additional software required? I want to avoid ongoing costs.
3. According to my research, Axis focuses on offline storage of video footage. How long would a 64 GB SD card last approximately if it only records events? I’d prefer not to swap the card every week.
4. I plan to purchase a NAS for backups in the future and place it in the network cabinet. Is storing video footage on the NAS straightforward, or are there other factors to consider?
Here is a photo of our entrance area. I appreciate any input. 🙂
We are currently considering entrance monitoring for our house. Our electrician offered us an Axis M3215 camera at a reasonable price, including installation. Since this is a completely new topic for me, I’ve been doing some research and would appreciate your feedback.
Initial situation:
Network cable is located in the upper corner, driveway is about 6m (20 feet) long. The camera will be powered via PoE.
Requirements:
We want quick access to the live view via an app when someone rings the doorbell. An audio signal is not necessary. The camera should also record events when, for example, a person or animal enters our yard. I’m still unsure about storage options. So far, I thought a cloud service would be the best choice. Right now, I’m leaning towards an SD card for the short term and a NAS in the network cabinet for the long term. I do not want to subscribe to any storage service. We are iPhone and Mac users (please don’t bash 🙂 ).
Open questions:
1. Is Axis and the mentioned model generally recommended for my case? Are the 2 MP of this camera sufficient, or would the larger M3216 with 4 MP be better?
2. Axis offers a range of software. Is the pre-installed software or web interface sufficient, or is additional software required? I want to avoid ongoing costs.
3. According to my research, Axis focuses on offline storage of video footage. How long would a 64 GB SD card last approximately if it only records events? I’d prefer not to swap the card every week.
4. I plan to purchase a NAS for backups in the future and place it in the network cabinet. Is storing video footage on the NAS straightforward, or are there other factors to consider?
Here is a photo of our entrance area. I appreciate any input. 🙂
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fromthisplace13 Apr 2023 08:51Thanks for the feedback. The electrician’s work ends with the cables in the network cabinet; I have to handle the rest. I’m curious to see if my technical skills can cover up my lack of networking knowledge.
The point about access to the memory card is a good one!
In the medium to long term, a Synology system is planned anyway. Until then, the RC2n-rated windows and the intrusion alarm system will have to suffice.
The point about access to the memory card is a good one!
In the medium to long term, a Synology system is planned anyway. Until then, the RC2n-rated windows and the intrusion alarm system will have to suffice.
fromthisplace schrieb:
The electrician's work ends with the cables inside the network cabinet,But hopefully, he still arranges the cables properly, tests everything thoroughly, and provides you with a report of it.
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fromthisplace13 Apr 2023 19:24Could you please explain to me what logging means?
He needs to prove that everything is installed correctly, meaning at least continuity tests must be conducted. However, I would require at least a proper test or preferably a certification, meaning he must measure whether the wiring delivers the correct bandwidth from end to end. In the end, you will receive a report confirming that the work meets the requirements you specified.
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fromthisplace15 Apr 2023 11:05Thank you all!
By the way, he is returning the M3215 and installing the M3216 for us, so 4 instead of 2 MP.
By the way, he is returning the M3215 and installing the M3216 for us, so 4 instead of 2 MP.