[LarryD]

We have the Ring system with the Ring camera door bell, and several outdoor cameras to keep tabs of our entryways and garage. They work well and integrate easily with Amazon Alexa. The wireless camera with a small solar panel is great if you do not have A/C power in certain spots.

[olliesnorth@aol.com]

Originally Posted by JP

I have Blink cameras here that are linked to other houses I own here and up north. Simple to set up, super clear and cost effective. I think they charge for cloud storage now but mine are all grandfathered in for free because I was an early user.

On the question are cameras, a waste of money. If you ever need one, you would be glad they’re there.

[airstreamingypsy]

Originally Posted by LarryD

We have the Ring system with the Ring camera door bell, and several outdoor cameras to keep tabs of our entryways and garage. They work well and integrate easily with Amazon Alexa. The wireless camera with a small solar panel is great if you do not have A/C power in certain spots.

Hi Larry, I have Alexa.... what does the Ring system do with Alexa?

[wlasowicz]

I have a Ring solar power camera outside my rental in The Villages I have it mainly to have some eyes on the place to see what's going on since I'm in upstate NY. Also to make sure the tenants are honest so I know that if I'm renting for 2 people that 6 aren't living there. Any future cameras I am going to want local storage I don't like the idea to pay for cloud storage for video that I mostly keep for a few days anyways. Also with local storage it will still record if you have a solar powered camera because if you lose power or internet you won't have cloud recording. I feel theses camera & security companies over hype the sense of protection. Yes you will be able to see someone breaking in on the camera but in most cases the smart thieves will be wearing mask so you can't tell who it is and they will be in and out of your place before the cops show up

[GoneFishing]

Originally Posted by lpkruege1

Wyze cameras work great and are inexpensive. They can be accessed remotely, be set up to record to the cloud or a Mico memory stick or both. There is a monthly charge if you want to record to the cloud for more than 12 seconds. The pan plus for the inside and outside I would use the Cam V3. They work great in the garage, Lania, and you can point them out the front window to keep them from getting wet. Wyze does make a Water rated model for outside. They are all wireless for the internet, but wired for power. It does take a 2.4Ghz connection to your router. They are easy to set up and if you watch their video, it's a snap. If you have Xfinity you will have to ask them to set your wireless router up for 5 and 2.4 Ghz. They can do it remotely. The Ring and the Blink I believe have to be 2.4 Ghz too. Just like a remote garage door opener or thermostat.

I also have Wyze cameras on both my TV house and house up North. I have added other Wyze equipment too like solar panel to charge wireless cameras, wireless door lock that can be opened and closed from anywhere. I also installed a Wyze garage door system that lets me open and close the door from anywhere. System also alerts when door is opened or closed.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

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.

Thanks

Unless you want to see who's dog is pooping in your yard, investing hundreds or thousands of dollars in a security camera for a home in the villages is money not well spent. My $.02

[maistocars]

We have Wyze cameras as well. Excellent!

[Beyonce]

I use a ring doorbell camera. Located inside my glasses in lanai. It shows me a wide view in the front entry area of my home. I can keep an eye on things. I get motion alerts and a video of anyone who approaches the area. Cost is about $36. Per year plus internet connection is necessary . I really like this convenience.

[Nucky]

In the immortal words of sports caster Warner Wolf, let’s go to the video tape. We always have Oudoor Cameras, always because you can’t argue a point if you’ve got someone stone cold doing something wrong on your property! You can’t see them unless you have a highly trained eye. I don’t advertise with a protected by sign either. I feel extremely safe in The Villages compared to where we came from.
Our last Villages home was blasted by a dog and instead of being a worm I asked the suspected perp if he was guilty. I got a response that he was insulted that I would make an accusation like that.
Fast forward about two weeks, I repositioned the camera in the Palm Tree and presented a week of evidence to The Bad Guy! I included the evidence with the video footage! He didn’t know whether to Beep or go Blind! He was a speechless little bit(+. Cameras are the start of setting all scores. Do it and get the best you can afford! Colombo, over and out!

[nordic tug]

Originally Posted by bsloan1960

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.

Thanks

I use WYZE camera’s here with 4 installed to monitor the front, back and inside the house. They plug into an outlet, no batteries to worry about and can be placed indoors or outside with all the features of more expensive. They’re about $30 each connect to your phone , iPad have play back, zoom etc , I mounted all of mine inside with good viewing of front and back yards. They have option of SIM cards for play back instead of monthly/ yearly service charges. You can find them on the internet.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

Unless you want to see who's dog is pooping in your yard, investing hundreds or thousands of dollars in a security camera for a home in the villages is money not well spent. My $.02

I put a regular SimplySafe alarm system in my home, so adding a camera was relatively cheap...

[RickyLee]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

You won’t need them—until you do. And if they’re not up and functioning at that time, it is too late.

We have an “Arlo” security camera system, 4 cameras total, motion activated. They don’t record unless they detect motion but then they record both video and audio. We can also talk in real time to whomever is activating the camera. Gets some pretty interesting reactions. It is an older system (came with us from Minnesota) but it functions well. The only gripe is that as it is wireless we have to charge the cameras and it takes a good three hours per camera to do that.

We have a couple of short-term rentals in our neighborhood (rumor has it Airb&bs) and now and again younger folks show up. Neighbors are fine, but with people you don’t know moving in for a few days at a time—well, better safe than sorry.

Arlo solar charging, they work fantastic & have used them for a few years, replaced 1 of 3 chargers in 3 or 4 years. Still have to charge inside unit every few weeks

[Deden]

Get a solar panel

[I'm Popeye!]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

Unless you want to see who's dog is pooping in your yard, investing hundreds or thousands of dollars in a security camera for a home in the villages is money not well spent. My $.02

Or how about catching that person breaking into your property?
Stealing your package from your front door?
Or, Someone peeking into your window?
Ect, etc.. but you want to bring up Dog-Poo!

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by maistocars

We have Wyze cameras as well. Excellent!

Very inexpensive, integrated, records, notifies, two-way communicates and lighting available.

Don't have to spend $1,000.