Security Camera Installer

[The_Rural_Juror]

I need a recommendation for a security camera installer. I got a quote recently from a small company and was a little creeped out that the installer had access to cameras from a previous install. That can't be normal, can it?

[botox]

It's more common than you think because most people don't change the default password or don't change it right away.

[bigbadboss101]

I need a recommendation for a security camera installer. I got a quote recently from a small company and was a little creeped out that the installer had access to cameras from a previous install. That can't be normal, can it?

What camera(s) did you go with?

[The_Rural_Juror]

Haven't decided yet. Need an installer first.

[TYMSMNY]

They usually have a login so they can remotely fix anything wrong with the camera settings/network etc. My installer asked me if that's what I would like. He's got better things to do than to be my personal security cam watcher.

[brandon]

Realistically, unless you change it from the passwords that we supplied you. Ofcourse we will know it.. lol

The only positive aspect you have is that we all have 100’s of sites to choose from on our devices, so chances are it’s not going to be yours.

I’d help yah out if I was in the area!

[revelations]

I need a recommendation for a security camera installer. I got a quote recently from a small company and was a little creeped out that the installer had access to cameras from a previous install. That can't be normal, can it?

If its internal cameras in a house, yea I would not (as an installer) want to have those and would change them for the client during the install.

External cameras, not as big a deal IMO.

Im partial to Ubiquity systems as they have pretty decent hardware and turnkey software solutions. Not cheap though, a 5 pack of dome HD cameras is about 850.

https://www.ubnt.com/unifi-video/unifi-video-camera-g3/

[The_Rural_Juror]

I am looking at both ubiquiti and hikvision. Can't figure out what the difference is between the bullet and some camera.

[spikerS]

I am a big fan of the Arlo Pro security cams. Don't need an installer for them, and they are super easy to use. Can be used indoor/outdoor, purely wireless, get 5-6 months on a charge, great resolution and night vision, and has 2 way audio. Pricey, but they are awesome. You can get them at Bestbuy. I have 2 friends with them now on their places, and they swear by them.

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/arlo-netgear-arlo-pro-wireless-security-system-with-4-hd-cameras-white-english-vms4430-100nas/10509310.aspx?

[350zguy]

How is the camera quality on the Arlo? I am kind of irritated with my current cameras because I can't even make out the license plate for a car parked on the driveway. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a security camera when you can't see important details like that.

[spikerS]

How is the camera quality on the Arlo? I am kind of irritated with my current cameras because I can't even make out the license plate for a car parked on the driveway. Kind of defeats the purpose of having a security camera when you can't see important details like that.

The Arlo Pro does 720P IIRC, and they are in the process, or have, added 1080p for the Pro as well.

[eblend]

I just got this installed myself, to upgrade from my previous SD QSee system https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/swann-wired-8-ch-1tb-dvr-security-system-with-8-bullet-hd-cameras-white-only-at-best-buy/10668622.aspx? It's on sale now for a very good price. Very happy with the quality of the cameras, and the quality of the software, which is a big turn off for most of these types of systems. Has all the features you would probably want, like e-mail alerts with picture attachments, privacy areas, motion recording, IR motion detection etc. Very happy with the system. I paid $550 for it a few weeks back, but it's on sale for $430 now, so got my price match yesterday unexpectedly as I was just browsing around.

Anyways, this Swann system uses BNC cables, if it's a brand new install I would highly recommend you go with POE Ethernet instead. If you have existing cabling and just want to replace cameras I highly recommend this system. Screenshots off my phone of the quality can be found here https://forums.beyond.ca/threads/405303-Cameras-for-rural-security