Mr_Jiminy Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Can anyone recommend a decent CCTV system for home, preferably something decent for use during the night?
Joanne Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) how many cameras are you after? When I had a look at some at Maplins (I might be installing some at a business - personal job) they said the Lorex ones were slightly better in the dark than swann... CCTV Kits - CCTV and Security | Maplin - The Electronics Specialist Edited March 21, 2017 by Joanne 2
DJ-1701 Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 We've used Swann in the past from Maplins and Costco, good bits of kit and the more modern ones allow you to access on Smart Devices, which the parents like to do when they are out of town... or just don't want to bother going to one of the two monitors or a laptop with it installed. 1
Shadow_Walker Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) I use hik vision ones at home and are very good Edited March 21, 2017 by Shadow_Walker 1
AMLinington Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 I saw a tutorial on here (Edugeek) somewhere about using a fake camera housing and a Raspberry Pi with IR sensor camera as a CCTV kit. It looked like a lot of fun. Although probably more work than buying one. 1
Blue_Cookeh Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Once again I'll recommend the Ubiquiti G3 cameras at a hundred quid a go! 1
difinity Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 I don't claim to be a CCTV expert although I did spend six months last year working at CCTV place. Swann stuff is cheap and whilst it does produce a picture, even their expensive cameras don't come close to the quality of IP cameras. I have Hikvision here, my 3MP camera was less than £100 and has zero image issues. There were so many Swann returns, poor mains adapters burning up components inside the DVR and camera failures. The software on the DVR is also rubbish. Hikvison cameras can use a PC as a recorder.
Joanne Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Just out of interest... why do you want CCTV OP? I'm getting a bit edgy because almost all of my neighbours have it. We just have a dog! Hahahah! I'm also of the thought that I don't really have anything really worth stealing.
difinity Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Just out of interest... why do you want CCTV OP? I'm getting a bit edgy because almost all of my neighbours have it. We just have a dog! Hahahah! I'm also of the thought that I don't really have anything really worth stealing. By the time the burglars realise you have nothing, they've already smashed in your window/door, traumatised the dog and emptied your stuff everywhere. I know as it has happened to me. 1
difinity Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 Ahhhh I see. Did your insurance cover the damage? It did, but the gf didn't like the knowledge somebody had been through her stuff and the dog was not the same after. And of course my insurance went up the following year. 2
Mr_Jiminy Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 Ahhhh I see. Did your insurance cover the damage? Lots a problem in the area at present Joanne, burglary's and car vandalism. It's my home/ work address, so quite a bit of equipment stored at the address. 2
Mr_Jiminy Posted March 21, 2017 Author Posted March 21, 2017 Thanks again folks, I'll take all of this info away and review.
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