Although I am fairly technology oriented, I am not familiar with surveillance cameras and setups.
This is what I want to do--I want to install one outdoor camera and record to a dedicated, stand alone desktop computer. (Later, this year or next, I may want to add a second outdoor camera. But for the time being just one. ) Of course, I want the camera to be motion activated and to operate 24/7. I can hard wire the camera with ethernet and power cables as necessary, that will not be a problem. I want Internet access to the camera (phone, remote computer) and/or any recordings. I plan to install a motion sensor flood light above the camera on the assumption that both light and camera will activate roughly at the same time. I have been researching, but unfortunately what I am finding is confusing. My questions are: is my plan feasible, what hardware and software do I need, and how do I connect it all up? Installation and running wire/cable are not a problem. Thank you in advance for any input or advice.
This is what I want to do--I want to install one outdoor camera and record to a dedicated, stand alone desktop computer. (Later, this year or next, I may want to add a second outdoor camera. But for the time being just one. ) Of course, I want the camera to be motion activated and to operate 24/7. I can hard wire the camera with ethernet and power cables as necessary, that will not be a problem. I want Internet access to the camera (phone, remote computer) and/or any recordings. I plan to install a motion sensor flood light above the camera on the assumption that both light and camera will activate roughly at the same time. I have been researching, but unfortunately what I am finding is confusing. My questions are: is my plan feasible, what hardware and software do I need, and how do I connect it all up? Installation and running wire/cable are not a problem. Thank you in advance for any input or advice.