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Old 02-22-2023, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bsloan1960 View Post
Looking for feedback on if outdoor cameras are a waste of money, or if they have been useful in TV environment.

We have a security system up North without cameras. Will be buying a new system when we move to TV in a few months.

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We had a minor surge in crime when we first moved into what was a new area (9 years ago), I did install cameras but all are inside, all are WIRED, I do not like systems that can be hacked. After the first 6 months this area has been very quiet. The other item to consider, if and when you have the house pressure washed, any electronic item not rated for 2500 PSI can be damaged, been there done that, I now do my own pressure washing.
So to answer your question, unless you have a spare $2000 to $5000 laying around, I would not go for the outdoor cameras. The Sumter county police also conduct security reviews of the houses, we did this and made several changes.
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