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    VPN help

    I use a Raspberry Pi running an OpenVPN Server via PiVPN: Simplest setup of OpenVPN The setup and install is very easy. Setup a Raspberry Pi ($35-45ish depending on what you buy) with base OS install. Hardwire the device to your network, give it a static IP address. Setup OpenVPN using...
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    Real client-server structure

    I totally agree that a full featured client for remote viewing is really needed. Otherwise, it is just falling a bit short. My BI server is down in the basement. RDP works, bit it's a bit clunky with the video. I'd love to see Windows and Linux clients. I'd really like to get a Raspberry Pi...
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    Am I wiring my connectors properly?

    I can't believe I just read every word of this post. :mad-new:
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    New LIFX+ Bulbs, IR and Visible light

    This looks like a pretty cool new product. Smart Bulbs, but they are adding in a IR feature specifically to aid in Security Camera coverage. A19 and BR30 types. Looking forward to these coming out and seeing a bit more about how well they work. Particularly if a standard motion sensing flood...
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    Camera and placement recommendations

    Have you tried the free demo for Blue Iris yet? It's way, way better than using the crappy Amcrest software to view the cameras and will give you a good idea of it's features.
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    Camera and placement recommendations

    Good luck XtremeAaron. The guys here are smart, will steer you right. I was in a somewhat similar situation, found myself wanting to get a system up ASAP. I didn't use injectors, I went with two PoE switches. I have one on each side of the house and then of course, one single cable to...
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    Looking to build a IP based camera system for home.

    FrankOceanXray: I have a tri-level home. Only about 1/3 of the roof has attic space, rest is just high ceilings up to the roof. A few places I could get to without much issue. But 3 cams would basically require cable wrapped around the outside of the home. 2 to 2.5 stories high. I don't have the...
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    Looking to build a IP based camera system for home.

    I did. It's ADT, but looking at getting out of the contract and going with Monitronics/Alarm.com Ok, the low voltage part is what I needed. Could just not think of what to use for a search. Thanks!
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    Looking to build a IP based camera system for home.

    Aaaan, this should be 5. Sorry folks. :)
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    Looking to build a IP based camera system for home.

    Will do! And, just replying here to get my post count up to 5....
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    Looking to build a IP based camera system for home.

    Any ideas of what to look for for finding someone to hire? I don't really know anyone. Just like a general handyman type? pschmehl and PSPCommOp, great tips there.
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    Looking to build a IP based camera system for home.

    Thanks for the tip on where to purchase. I didn't realize it was one guy, very nice. I was just looking at PC components, there is a wealth of info here on specs. Cameras are really just where i'm kinda stuck. So many options out there... I would buy 1 and just check it out, but I have a...
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    Looking to build a IP based camera system for home.

    Hello, So, we had a break-in a few months back and i'm trying to get my security shored up. Even better, I actually received a call from the thieves a couple days ago, and they flat out said that they are coming back. So... Time to get on it... For the short term, I went to Best Buy and...
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