I have used Foscam (clones) and they served a purpose - kept thieves away I think just because of their appearance.
But I didn't have a computer running software to monitor them continually and keep the pictures.
Nor were the pictures good enough for identification of miscreants beyond generalities: clothing, height, etc.
So now I want to put in a system that does it all.
IP so's I can connect with it when I am away.
Good definition for identification.
Maybe built in save of recordings or easy reliable computer software for this.
I am inclined to favour IP over CCTV because of cables but I'm open to persuasion. There's a power cable in any case with IP and now we've got ethernet over the power line don't we?
And CCTV would need to be linked into the web for remote viewing somehow.
I have read recently warnings about opening ports for your cameras. I've always done this. What's the problem? l'd like this angle covered.
I would like the most cost effective solution (fancy way of saying cheapest, but reliable).
I should state the application I guess: common suburban home. Cover exterior, garden walls, driveway.
Does anyone have any advice or can suggest a link?
regards,
ab
But I didn't have a computer running software to monitor them continually and keep the pictures.
Nor were the pictures good enough for identification of miscreants beyond generalities: clothing, height, etc.
So now I want to put in a system that does it all.
IP so's I can connect with it when I am away.
Good definition for identification.
Maybe built in save of recordings or easy reliable computer software for this.
I am inclined to favour IP over CCTV because of cables but I'm open to persuasion. There's a power cable in any case with IP and now we've got ethernet over the power line don't we?
And CCTV would need to be linked into the web for remote viewing somehow.
I have read recently warnings about opening ports for your cameras. I've always done this. What's the problem? l'd like this angle covered.
I would like the most cost effective solution (fancy way of saying cheapest, but reliable).
I should state the application I guess: common suburban home. Cover exterior, garden walls, driveway.
Does anyone have any advice or can suggest a link?
regards,
ab