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Something I'm considering down the road is adding at least one IP camera to my residence. I'll have a NAS (FreeNAS), or I can employ any number of VMs to handle these duties and possibly use the NAS for video storage.
I think if I go with a couple cameras, all but one would utilize local storage, and record based on motion.
But I think I'd want something a little better for the "main" camera, wherever I end up putting it.
I've been looking into the Canary security camera, and it sounds pretty impressive. Plus I like that I could get something, though probably only a buck or two, knocked off my State Farm renters insurance... though I haven't determined if that is offered in my state (Ohio), so no guarantees there.
Would there be anything remotely like the Canary that would work from a home recording setup? Motion detection-based recording, automated alerts, etc?
And what are some good recommended IP cameras that can interface with local network storage? And any outdoor units that someone would recommend to cover a backdoor/patio? Keep in mind it's also a rental, so I gotta figure out some way of handling getting it mounted and powered. Perhaps it would just be best to have something inside, maybe in a way to try and see outside through the door?
I think if I go with a couple cameras, all but one would utilize local storage, and record based on motion.
But I think I'd want something a little better for the "main" camera, wherever I end up putting it.
I've been looking into the Canary security camera, and it sounds pretty impressive. Plus I like that I could get something, though probably only a buck or two, knocked off my State Farm renters insurance... though I haven't determined if that is offered in my state (Ohio), so no guarantees there.
Would there be anything remotely like the Canary that would work from a home recording setup? Motion detection-based recording, automated alerts, etc?
And what are some good recommended IP cameras that can interface with local network storage? And any outdoor units that someone would recommend to cover a backdoor/patio? Keep in mind it's also a rental, so I gotta figure out some way of handling getting it mounted and powered. Perhaps it would just be best to have something inside, maybe in a way to try and see outside through the door?
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