[kmspla1952]

Let me start by saying we are NOT extremely tech-savvy.

Living in a courtyard villa on a corner with lots of grass presents a need for surveillance cameras. We searched TOTV to see other opinions and recommendations. Wyze, Blink, Arlo, Villages Alarms - all too much to consider.

Looking for recommendations if a.) you live in a corner CYV and added cameras on the wall and b.) if you had a company install cameras that you are happy with.

Thank you

[JRcorvette]

You have searched all the good ones… all too much to consider>? Wow… guess you are out of luck.

[bagboy]

Call Tom at. Home Audio Video Sales & Installation in The Villages, Florida

Honest and reliable

[frayedends]

I installed google nest cameras myself. Used a solar cell to power one that isn’t near an outlet. Wireless and works good.

[villagetinker]

Be careful, I doubt you can install on the wall, I personally have concerns about any wireless cameras as these can be hacked, and now someone can be monitoring YOU. If you go wireless, CHANGE THE PASSWORDS, HIDE YOUR SSID, and keep the outside and any inside cameras on separate networks. I would go with hardwired cameras for on the house or inside the house, and leave the wireless for outside only.
Now having stated all of this I find The Villages to be very safe and really do not think cameras are necessary. We installed a set shortly after we moved here and some neighbors were robbed, and that was 10 years ago, and the last time there was an incident in the area. The cameras are useless.

[kmspla1952]

Thank you all for your responses.

I too think The Villages are very safe and do not require cameras for security. The camera system I was inquiring about is specifically for monitoring the activity of neighbors that leave "gifts" (not the "P" word) on the grass both in front of my house and along the side wall out of site of my front door. 3-5 times per week, every week for the past 5 years. 12 months a year. Not exclusive to snowbirds. Equal opportunity for both permanent residents and snowbirds.

People within this Village have recommended a camera system to identify the gift-givers and address my desire to stop receiving gifts.

I e-mailed the manager of security cameras that works in Districtgov.org asking if there were guidelines or regulations before going forward.

Thank you all again.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by kmspla1952

Thank you all for your responses.

I too think The Villages are very safe and do not require cameras for security. The camera system I was inquiring about is specifically for monitoring the activity of neighbors that leave "gifts" (not the "P" word) on the grass both in front of my house and along the side wall out of site of my front door. 3-5 times per week, every week for the past 5 years. 12 months a year. Not exclusive to snowbirds. Equal opportunity for both permanent residents and snowbirds.

People within this Village have recommended a camera system to identify the gift-givers and address my desire to stop receiving gifts.

I e-mailed the manager of security cameras that works in Districtgov.org asking if there were guidelines or regulations before going forward.

Thank you all again.

Now I understand, I saw (I do not remember where) someone found motion activated sprinklers, end of problem.

[kmspla1952]

I looked at them too (motion activated sprinklers) but I feel that dogs are dogs and they are WELCOME to use my front and side lawns to do what they have to do. Why punish all dogs of responsible owners because of the ignorant and irresponsible ones.

There are also motion detectors that produce a high-pitched tone that is unpleasant to dogs but again, why punish all?

I'm leaning towards identifying and addressing offenders.

I'll see what I hear back from the districtgov manager about being able to mount cameras on the wall.

Thank you.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Now I understand, I saw (I do not remember where) someone found motion activated sprinklers, end of problem.

This is a better response for this kind of thing because if you catch someone on the camera, that won’t tell you who it is.

[dhdallas]

Originally Posted by kmspla1952

I looked at them too (motion activated sprinklers) but I feel that dogs are dogs and they are WELCOME to use my front and side lawns to do what they have to do. Why punish all dogs of responsible owners because of the ignorant and irresponsible ones.

There are also motion detectors that produce a high-pitched tone that is unpleasant to dogs but again, why punish all?

I'm leaning towards identifying and addressing offenders.

I'll see what I hear back from the districtgov manager about being able to mount cameras on the wall.

Thank you.

I live on a corner lot and do want any dogs doing their business on my grass. Even if the owner picks it up there is still residue left that can be stepped in and urinating will kill the grass & plants. Let them do their stuff in their owner's yards...that is being responsible!

[margaretmattson]

Have you looked at wireless nanny cameras? They are tiny and easy to hide. No one will know there is a camera in that area of your yard. You can see the perpetrator on your phone. The cost is under $25.

Once you know who it is, you can confront them. "Hey, while I was walking through the neighborhood, I saw your dog left a mess on my lawn. Can you see that it doesn't happen, again?"

Just a suggestion. Look at the available models and see if any will solve your problem.

[Robnlaura]

A solar blink camera does it all! Cheap easy to install and you can see it on your phone.. problem solved

[dcammel]

Originally Posted by kmspla1952

Thank you all for your responses.

I too think The Villages are very safe and do not require cameras for security. The camera system I was inquiring about is specifically for monitoring the activity of neighbors that leave "gifts" (not the "P" word) on the grass both in front of my house and along the side wall out of site of my front door. 3-5 times per week, every week for the past 5 years. 12 months a year. Not exclusive to snowbirds. Equal opportunity for both permanent residents and snowbirds.

People within this Village have recommended a camera system to identify the gift-givers and address my desire to stop receiving gifts.

I e-mailed the manager of security cameras that works in Districtgov.org asking if there were guidelines or regulations before going forward.

Thank you all again.

I think you should consider the WYZE product line. You can purchase these one at a time and scale up as you are ready to expand. The small cameras are battery operated and depending on events, they can hold a charge for 3 months. You can purchase a package of two small 4x6” solar panels and never need to charge. Both you and wife can monitor on iPhone. I have expanded and added devices one at time and have doorbell camera, door lock, garage controller, and 4 other cameras. My total expense is less than $200. One you purchase first item, they almost annoy you with sales and offers.

[Rzepecki]

I wish you well in also identifying the offending coyotes, rabbits, rats, etc.

[bowlingal]

KMSPLA....maybe no need for a camera, but only signs that state they are being watched. Try that first