[dewilson58]

Galaxy Home Solutions in Wildwood.

Cameras, Security Lights, Alarms, etc.

[midiwiz]

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.

if that's all you are looking for, I'd go get the battery operated hunting one because you can strap that to a tree. We used on in my old HOA for that purpose and it worked very well. it records everything no wifi necessary. Battery changed about once every 60 or 90 days.

[MikeN]

If we are living in such a safe “bubble “ why is this necessary?

[Postreader]

Originally Posted by 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

I use Reolink and Anran 4K cameras with solar panels and memory cards. I ordered both from Amazon. The cost is under $75 and no required subscription fees.. I am a part time resident so I like the ability to keep an eye on both properties for maintenance issues while away.

[Gunny2403]

Originally Posted by 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

I live in such a Villa. I had Pike Electric install outdoor outlets in my soffit system. Installed 4 cameras around the house and one inside. I have a pond behind my house so I wanted to make sure I got a view of area behind my fence. Used Google cameras. If a bad guy unplugs they have battery backup good for a week. Pay $100 a year for Google to keep a record of what the camera records for up to 10 weeks. Since my Villa is the first home into our Courtyard, the neighbors appreciate that I see all who come or go. I’ve also noted who cleans up their dogs leave behind’s.

[mikempp]

Originally Posted by Robnlaura

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

My wife bought blinks, the motion detection doesn't work all the time, I program them to stay on 1 minute, sometimes they do, sometimes not, they shut off even when motion is ongoing. I guess for a cheap unreliable solution they are ok.

[Cliff Fr]

The Villages is very densely populated. Many people living there own dogs. I doubt there will ever be a solution to the dog "defacation in my yard" problem

[LoisR]

When's the last time you read of a Villages house being burglarized?
Not worth it.

[maistocars]

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.

Totally agree! As long as the owners pick up after them, they are good to use my lawn. Unless the dog is taking special meds where their "P" causes a lwan to burn, then "P" does not affect the grass. I say that with 2 dogs and having one of the nicest lawns front and back(where my dogs go) in my Village.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by maistocars

Totally agree! As long as the owners pick up after them, they are good to use my lawn. Unless the dog is taking special meds where their "P" causes a lwan to burn, then "P" does not affect the grass. I say that with 2 dogs and having one of the nicest lawns front and back(where my dogs go) in my Village.

Well then please put out a sign in your window to say; “Dogs are welcome to use my property as their litter box”, so your neighbors won’t use anyone else’s.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by LoisR

When's the last time you read of a Villages house being burglarized?
Not worth it.

It’s not necessarily against burglary. For example, I’m putting up one in the back and front for the grass. I have property management, irrigation, fertilization and mowing companies looking after the lawn while I’m gone. Among the 4 of them I come back to burnt out and a weedy lawn. When I call them and I’m here the lawn is beautiful.

[JGibson]

Yet another reason to allow folks to install small fences to prevent the never ending poop issue.

There must be some avenue for external deed restrictions to be amended and allow some type of barrier on your property.

[kmspla1952]

Thank you all for your responses.

I am done.

With regard to suggestions to post a sign, it states in deed restriction:

"Section 4. No sign of any kind shall be displayed to public view on a Homesite".

With regard to Community Standards inquiring about posting security cameras on villa wall. I received this response:

"Thank you for reaching out and checking before you began your project.

You can not install security cameras on the wall, but you can install them on your personal dwelling. As a word of caution, as we do receive complaints from neighbors on occasion, please be mindful of the direction in which you point the cameras."

If anyone needs my address to bring their dog over, please let me know.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by MikeN

If we are living in such a safe “bubble “ why is this necessary?

Thank God it's the worst of our problems!

[PurePeach]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

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!

Dog urine doesn’t kill the grass. If that were the case I would have no grass in my front yard, but it’s green and luscious . My dog and at least 3 others use it regularly for both needs.