Outdoor security camera?

[GreggC69]

For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.

[dewilson58]

Wyze Labs.

We have their cameras inside and outside.

[dewilson58]

Wyze Labs.

We have their cameras inside and outside.

Add a couple things...................

Good & Easy app.

They also have WiFi based light bulbs that can be controlled remotely.

[asianthree]

We have Blink outdoor and inside, from Amazon. Picture is clear enough to watch the Bobcat walk by, and Bear and two clubs pose to watch the lights come on. Our account is free, we store video in the cloud. Black Friday has great deals

[ResQme]

For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.

I use Reolink, and I record 24x7.

[ElDiabloJoe]

For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.

This YouTuber, a channel called Project Farm, is like the Consumer Reports of things. He buys everything cash at a local store, does not take advertising, and puts together his own testing methodologies to test claims on all kinds of products. It's worth looking at his former videos on an array of things, mostly tools and household goods. Click on his link and his "Videos" to see all the things he's tested.

He is not overly chatty, he gets right into the video, tells you the basics and the claims of the items being tested, then starts testing them. Results charts toward the end.

10 days ago he posted this video on video cameras. Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYUY61ZFZAs

[jimbomaybe]

Add a couple things...................

Good & Easy app.

They also have WiFi based light bulbs that can be controlled remotely.

Its hard to beat Wyze for the bang for the buck comparison

[jimhoward]

If you decide to mount an outside security camera, be careful how you set up the region within the FOV in which it triggers. Otherwise you will get a notification sent to your phone every time a dog walker or golf cart goes past your house. That gets old in a hurry.

[starflyte1]

I have outdoor ring solar cameras. Totally happy.

[Bilyclub]

Eufy is pretty easy to set up with no fees . A lot of solar charged WiFi cameras. They have half of deals every now and then.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Eufy is pretty easy to set up with no fees . A lot of solar charged WiFi cameras. They have half of deals every now and then.

And the link to the ProjectFarm Youtube video picked Eufy as highest scoring in being able to view license plates at different distances both day and night.

[GreggC69]

Thank you all. Great feedback.

[MarshBendLover]

Wyze. Here in TV (7 cams all 360 degree moveable) and up north I have about 18, both moveable and stationary on the ranch. All are set for motion activation and follow. No monthly fee. Perfect night vision too. $40 for a fantastic camera. I moved away from a wired high-security Lorex system two years ago on ranch due to cost of cam repair. Glad I did.

Best to find a neighbor that has one of the systems you are looking at and then look at their setup. Once you see a Wyze camera and ease of app, you would be sold. But the same could be for Blink or some of the others systems. Once someone shows you what their system can do, you usually are sold.

[elle123]

For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.
I had ADT install them. Wouldn't live anyplace without them.

[Susan1717]

We have 5 ring cameras, inside and out. Love them!

[USOTR]

We have Blink outdoor and inside, from Amazon. Picture is clear enough to watch the Bobcat walk by, and Bear and two clubs pose to watch the lights come on. Our account is free, we store video in the cloud. Black Friday has great deals

We use the same Blink video system from Amazon.. Needs some adjustments within the app to stop the false movement alarms.. They work great, and when purchased on sale they are a great value. $10.95 to store videos online.

[HiHoSteveO]

Wyze Cam Pan v3 is the best I've found.

Wyze Cam Pan v3 | Remotely Spins 360deg, Tilts 180deg. Security Cam, Baby Monitor, Pet Cam (https://www.wyze.com/products/wyze-cam-pan)

Lots of accessories at Amazon to extend power or special mounting solutions.

[Dan T]

I have ring doorbells and cameras at two houses for several years and I like the. I have the ability to turn my cameras that I also like. For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.

[LPeaslee]

we use Wyze.
You can buy them on Amazon, super easy to use and connect to your phone or computer to set alerts and view

[Gunny2403]

I have 4 Outdoor Google Nest Cameras and one inside. Love them. Good resolution. 60 days backup by Google. Hard wired with battery backup if needed. Zoom is very efficient.

[Deckboat234]

We have 3 Eufy cameras. They are wireless and the best part is that we don't pay a monthly fee. The system comes with a storage unit for the videos, and you monitor the system via the app. Bought off Amazon

[RoboVil]

For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.

If you need wireless, my Arlo cameras connect much faster than my Blink cameras and I would recommend Arlo

[JohnnyT]

I use Reolink, and I record 24x7.

We have 3 Amazon Blink cameras, 2 outside & 1 inside in Fl. I also have 3 up north. They are wireless and utilize 2 lithium AA batteries each which last 2 years under normal use! Very easy to set up. I also have Quantum Fiber for my internet provider.

Blink cameras come specifically for indoor and outdoor use.

[RobertScott]

Wyze

[Dan squig]

Reolink, 24 hour recording, Hi def. Has many features like panoramic viewing

[GoneFishing]

I have Wyze cameras inside and out at both our houses. Connected the outside ones to solar panels.

[mfodale]

For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.
Eufy... Excellent quality, no subscription fees, everything stored on local hard drive. Can't beat them.

[Alarmed]

Call Village Alarm 352-446-0278 Dave is the best!

[Nell57]

I previously had NEST…which was fine.
I replaced it with a RING doorbell. It is much slower than NEST , there is quite a delay from the time someone rings the bell and when I receive the notification. The RING indoor camera isn’t that great, either.
I’ll look at another system for outdoor cameras.

[Trident2]

For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.

I have found SimpliSafe to be extremely easy to setup and use, very reliable, has great technical support and monitoring and reasonably priced.

[Marmaduke]

This YouTuber, a channel called Project Farm, is like the Consumer Reports of things. He buys everything cash at a local store, does not take advertising, and puts together his own testing methodologies to test claims on all kinds of products. It's worth looking at his former videos on an array of things, mostly tools and household goods. Click on his link and his "Videos" to see all the things he's tested.

He is not overly chatty, he gets right into the video, tells you the basics and the claims of the items being tested, then starts testing them. Results charts toward the end.

10 days ago he posted this video on video cameras. Here's the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYUY61ZFZAs
Great Post! Very helpful to many of us who are beginning the search beyond RING.
T.Y.

[Ropnrose]

For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.

I use Blink cameras and a Blink doorbell. I've used Blink cameras for 5 years. No issues and recommend.

[Runway48]

I have a Nest doorbell which I set up since I already had nest thermostats and fire/smoke detectors. It works well, with good resolution. For cameras I went with Blink. They are motion activated but can be manually activated for specific functions. They have two-way audio for communication and temperature detection. The field of view and sensitivity can be adjusted to limit unwanted activation from things like street traffic. I have nearly 20 cameras, inside and out, all on one cloud account for $10 + tax per month. The cameras are often on sale, and I think I paid about $40 each. The video clips are also stored on a USB drive locally. The cloud storage is good for 60 days. We travel a lot, but I only arm the system when away from home. The lithium batteries have lasted over 2 years. They can also be set up to be powered by a USB power source. The system is sensitive enough to detect small rabbits as well as large buck deer in my back yard at night (infra-red). The system has allowed me to monitor home repairs and snow removal when away. It also allowed me to detect a fraudulent termite bait station inspection while I was in Iceland and gave me evidence for discussion and resolution with the company management when I returned home. Not possible to get within 10 ft of my house without me knowing. Not perfect but a very good system.

[Sully2023]

For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.

We have WYZE cameras inside and outside. Very reasonable, many options.

[JMintzer]

I have found SimpliSafe to be extremely easy to setup and use, very reliable, has great technical support and monitoring and reasonably priced.

Same here. I have their alarm, doorbell, as well as several cameras.

Monitoring for the alarm also include storage of the camera video.

[maistocars]

Wyze - the best and easiest.

[MikePgh]

We have the Ring doorbell and a couple cameras that cover blind spots and a gate. 1 camera is hardwired, 1 is plugged in and one is battery (recharged with solar panel).
Initially they would go off line at the drop of a hat, after doing some research found I need a better wifi signal.
Moved to a 2 node mesh network and shut off the signal from the cable company router.
Now they work great. The battery powered one is about 50ft from the node it it still gets full signal strength.

[Sam-the-Butcher]

+1 for Eufy for the exact reasons mentioned:

** Very easy to set up with no fees (lots of YouTube videos avail.)
** A lot of solar charged WiFi cameras
** Often have deals
** easy to set up/install

[thevillagejr]

I have had Arlo sometimes hard to connect to your network, if you loos power they don't alway go back on line. Have used Blink quality questionable and you can not review past footage if the camera is not tripped and the fottage they do collect is questionable as well as not great night vission. Ring is my favorite you can review past footage , quality is good enough you can see numbers on a license plate.


For those that have outdoor security cameras, any recommendations on what you have found that you like? We have a Ring Doorbell camera and it works great. Have heard their outdoor cameras were not great (other than the doorbell one) but was curious any direct experience, or suggestions on others to look at.

[darkim]

Ring camera re-act to movement too slowly. In many situations, the object is already out of view before the video is activated and notification alerts are sent to you. Seek a system that is pre-recording before the object is recognized.