Need Interior garage cam recommendation for Frigate/Home Assistant

[HappyHippo]

I have a compact two car garage that I want to put in a PoE camera for use with Home Assistant and Frigate. I'm US based. Budget is not the top priority, but hoping for under $300. I don't need full garage coverage...mainly need garage door and an adjacent wall with the entry into the house.

My interests are:

1. Intelligent/responsive motion detection that can trigger a Home Assistant event (Analytics+?)
2. Don't need 4K....but probably 4-5MP?
3. Microphone (preferred, not hard requirement)
4. Dome or turret style w/ wall mount
5. Don't need SD card
6. Close up focusing (hoping for 3-4')
7. Good quality clear daytime stream, and decently good low light performance

The 2.8mm Loryta T5442TM-AS-LED was looking decent? Seems like that model is several years old...are more modern models better for my needs? Dahua N45DM62?

 

[kjinxx2]

The 5442 will be great -

https://www.amazon.com/Loryta-IPC-T5442TM-AS-Starlight-Eyeball-Network/dp/B07S47VXGY/ref=sr_1_7?m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1682271616&s=merchant-items&sr=1-7&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

You'll need a install HACS & the Dahua integration through HACS

 

[HappyHippo]

The 5442 will be great -

https://www.amazon.com/Loryta-IPC-T5442TM-AS-Starlight-Eyeball-Network/dp/B07S47VXGY/ref=sr_1_7?m=A329YQ83EBQGJF&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&qid=1682271616&s=merchant-items&sr=1-7&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.f5122f16-c3e8-4386-bf32-63e904010ad0

You'll need a install HACS & the Dahua integration through HACS

Would the 2.8mm be good for a compact 2 car garage? Not looking for 100% coverage. Or would vari-focal like the Empire PC-T5442T-ZE be better?

 

[kjinxx2]

2.8mm gives a fairly wide field of view, you can use IPVM Calculator to verify

IPVM Designer / Calculator

Using Google Maps, layout and design cameras, choosing from 10,000+ models, delivering FoV and image quality previews plus export to PDF, Powerpoint and more

calculator.ipvm.com

The varifocal will give a slightly wider view when zoomed all the way out. If you're fine spending the extra money that is a good option because you can really dial in the field of view to your preference

https://a.co/d/7lacLdX

 

[DanDenver]

Don't need 4K....but probably 4-5MP?

Don't chase MP's! I spent a few thousand dollars doing that! Not good! Read the various posts on this forum for all the in depth info you could ever want : )

This camera is good in daylight and at night, it is a PTZ which allows you to zoom in and out to change the FOV. I have 2 of these and they work very well in dark areas and during the day. They have built in infra red as well (and mic, etc):
Loryta Security Starlight Indoor WDR 2MP 4X Optical Zoom

 

[HappyHippo]

2.8mm gives a fairly wide field of view, you can use IPVM Calculator to verify

IPVM Designer / Calculator

Using Google Maps, layout and design cameras, choosing from 10,000+ models, delivering FoV and image quality previews plus export to PDF, Powerpoint and more

calculator.ipvm.com

The varifocal will give a slightly wider view when zoomed all the way out. If you're fine spending the extra money that is a good option because you can really dial in the field of view to your preference

https://a.co/d/7lacLdX

Excellent thanks!

 

[Ri22o]

I use a IPC-T5442TM-AS 2.8mm next to the entry door in my garage.

 

[kjinxx2]

Don't chase MP's! I spent a few thousand dollars doing that! Not good! Read the various posts on this forum for all the in depth info you could ever want : )

This camera is good in daylight and at night, it is a PTZ which allows you to zoom in and out to change the FOV. I have 2 of these and they work very well in dark areas and during the day. They have built in infra red as well (and mic, etc):
Loryta Security Starlight Indoor WDR 2MP 4X Optical Zoom

Agreed for the most part, but that camera is a 1/2.8 sensor where the 5442 is a 1/1.8. The night performance will be comparable, but I didn't realize he was looking for a PTZ, seemed like he was looking for a simple overview cam that will be able to trigger an HA automation

 

[HappyHippo]

Agreed for the most part, but that camera is a 1/2.8 sensor where the 5442 is a 1/1.8. The night performance will be comparable, but I didn't realize he was looking for a PTZ, seemed like he was looking for a simple overview cam that will be able to trigger an HA automation

I don't need PTZ. Just a fixed camera to trigger HA.

 

[kjinxx2]

You could go with a cheaper cam if you wanted.

I use this in my basement for detection purposes only

Loryta 4MP 1/2.9" CMOS Starlight POE IR Turret IP Camera WDR IP67 Weatherproof Outdoor,Support IVS, SMD Plus. ,Built-in Mic, Built-in IR LED, High Image Definition, Fixed Lens IPC-T2431T-AS S2 2.8mm

https://a.co/d/dgLJcaP

The picture quality in the night isn't the best but it is good enough to detect, it all depends on your ultimate goal

 

[DanDenver]

Agreed for the most part, but that camera is a 1/2.8 sensor where the 5442 is a 1/1.8. The night performance will be comparable, but I didn't realize he was looking for a PTZ, seemed like he was looking for a simple overview cam that will be able to trigger an HA automation

When someone does not seem to know what fov they want, best to recommend a ptz.

 

[kjinxx2]

When someone does not seem to know what fov they want, best to recommend a ptz.

Okay - I suggested the tools he needs to calculate the FOV & also suggested that he could use a vari-focal cam which addresses the uncertainties in the FOV. A PTZ would be overkill in this situation as it seems like he is only looking for a spotter/observer cam. Regardless, I don't think it is always best to recommend a PTZ.

 

[DanDenver]

Did not mean to step on anyone's toes. The questions posed come across as a newbie. As such I went with what would provide the most flexibility and possibly result with the least likelihood of resulting in a return.

 

[HappyHippo]

Okay - I suggested the tools he needs to calculate the FOV & also suggested that he could use a vari-focal cam which addresses the uncertainties in the FOV. A PTZ would be overkill in this situation as it seems like he is only looking for a spotter/observer cam. Regardless, I don't think it is always best to recommend a PTZ.

I went with the IPC-T5442T-ZE. Thanks for the input!

 

[garycrist]

Didn't someone offer some $50 cams the other day.

 

[Flintstone61]

all sold

 

[Cold-Lemonade]

@HappyHippo For $60, this Amcrest camera should suit your needs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083G9KT4C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=frigate0d-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B083G9KT4C&linkId=d76f971a9cdf9f6beb02da9864568d43