Anyone seen these yet? I just saw a news report on them. The small cameras are about the size of the palm of your hand and use only 2 AA batteries. They have very low current draw so they will last appx 1 year with regular use on 2 AAs. They are motion sensitive and will send you a 10 second video whenever they detect motion, or you can log into the app and view the cameras in real time.

And they're cheap too

https://blinkforhome.com/colle...-three-camera-system

Looks like they're also coming out with their own home security system soon too.

Looks pretty promising! I currently monitor my home via IP Cameras on a closed network.

I will definitely check these out as you could stick these anywhere that's in range of your network.

This is exactly what I've been looking for. Wireless, weather proof, HD video and battery powered. I'll have check to see if my Galaxy S4 is compatible.

Seems like a bargain at $319.

Jim

Look at the Arlo Pro system also. Roughly a similar price - 5 cameras, $435 at Costco but you can get 1,2,3,4,5,6 camera packs depending on what you need.

I shopped all of these and went with the best wireless, rechargeable I could find. Integrate with a SmartThings hub, some other motion sensors and you can automate house, lighting, etc.

This year systems like this finally make sense financially and functionally.

Arlo pro user here and I can say it's been great so far. Night vision is amazing. Though the motion detection affects the batteries a little. One thing that the Arlo pro will need to improve on.

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The reviews in my Security Camera Profession website were not very good.
However, something is better than nothing and if convenience is more valued than performance then why not?

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Summary

In our tests, daytime video quality of the Blink XT was inferior to the original Blink, producing less details due to dark images (despite >300lx in our test scene).

Despite Blink claiming 1080p video in their press releases (though strangely not in the product listing itself), video exports are only 720p. Blink says the camera uses a 1080p sensor and they "hope" to increase resolution to 1080p in the future.

On the positive side, our testing had no issues with wireless performance, with the outdoor Blink XT functioning ~100' from the nearest access point and the sync module, with metal stud walls and aluminum exterior walls between (more difficult for wireless than typical wood frame/brick/stucco construction).

Finally, issues with video taking 10+ seconds to load are improved in the Blink XT, with 3-4 second load time typical. However, these issues are still present in the original Blink, and occasionally present in Blink XT.

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Originally posted by FlyingScot:
Look at the Arlo Pro system also.

The problem for some, with the Arlo system, is it's not "wireless" in the sense that all it needs is your WiFi network. It's got its own access point/controller, and the cameras must remain in contact with it.

If the Arlo products had been WiFi, not needing that device, I would've been done by now. As it is: I'm waiting for somebody to come out with a WiFi solution.

How fast does your home WiFi have to be for your system to work well?

I have a couple completely wireless Reolink Argus cameras, that are only 100 bucks each. They've been great, and the video and picture quality are much better than I had expected.

Each camera connects directly to your wifi network, no controller or anything else needed.

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As you consider WiFi based security cameras please keep in mind that a signal jammier operating on WiFi approved frequency(2.4GHz, 3.6GHz, and 5GHz) bands can interfere with the camera's transmission to the router.

As the next generation of thieves (who are growing up with WiFi technology being common knowledge) enter the home burglary work force, I expect many will carry WiFi signal jammier as a standard tool of their trade.

Wired cameras are not entirely better off as their wire must be protected and because the thief just needs to follow the wire to the router's location.

In addition to security cameras, I also use cameras hidden in devices that plug into the power outlets and store images on removal SD-memory cards.

I hope the outside cameras are prominent enough to say don't screw with me. I hope the hidden inside cameras will capture images sufficient for the police to identify the thief on it's own as a back-up if the security camera system is disabled.

Another Arlo Pro user here. I like it so much I got a system for my parents. The Costco deal is great.

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Originally posted by K0ZZZ:
I have a couple completely wireless Reolink Argus cameras, that are only 100 bucks each. They've been great, and the video and picture quality are much better than I had expected.

Each camera connects directly to your wifi network, no controller or anything else needed.

Wow. When I was researching wireless security cameras a couple months ago I missed these entirely.

A couple Argus' (front and back) one or two C2s indoors... Some sets of 16340 batteries for the Argus'... Might could do...

Thanks for the post, K0ZZZ!

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Originally posted by sleepla8er:
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As you consider WiFi based security cameras please keep in mind that a signal jammier operating on WiFi approved frequency(2.4GHz, 3.6GHz, and 5GHz) bands can interfere with the camera's transmission to the router.

As the next generation of thieves (who are growing up with WiFi technology being common knowledge) enter the home burglary work force, I expect many will carry WiFi signal jammier as a standard tool of their trade.

Wired cameras are not entirely better off as their wire must be protected and because the thief just needs to follow the wire to the router's location.

In addition to security cameras, I also use cameras hidden in devices that plug into the power outlets and store images on removal SD-memory cards.

I hope the outside cameras are prominent enough to say don't screw with me. I hope the hidden inside cameras will capture images sufficient for the police to identify the thief on it's own as a back-up if the security camera system is disabled.

This is why I installed a wired camera system last year. It has already helped in deterring criminals in my neighborhood ("magazine salesman" cruising the street one day, reported a few attempted break ins the next, and no visits from anyone on my cameras!). My cameras are hard wired, a thief/intruder would have to cross their field of view to cut any wires, and if they manage to get past the security system (activated always when we leave or are asleep), the locks, and the separate deadbolt to the room where the server/hard drive is - well, at that point they can take the shit they find. Hopefully, the Sheriffs in my county will have arrived. They have been great with a couple of false alarms (my bad with poorly closed doors) over the years here.

Bottom line, a camera system is just another layer in the onion for your home protection program.

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Originally posted by K0ZZZ:
I have a couple completely wireless Reolink Argus cameras, that are only 100 bucks each. They've been great, and the video and picture quality are much better than I had expected.

Each camera connects directly to your wifi network, no controller or anything else needed.

SMS alerts and remote access have a monthly fee?

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Originally posted by Black92LX:

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Originally posted by K0ZZZ:
I have a couple completely wireless Reolink Argus cameras, that are only 100 bucks each. They've been great, and the video and picture quality are much better than I had expected.

Each camera connects directly to your wifi network, no controller or anything else needed.

SMS alerts and remote access have a monthly fee?

They do?

That would count it out for me.

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Originally posted by ensigmatic:

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Originally posted by Black92LX:

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Originally posted by K0ZZZ:
I have a couple completely wireless Reolink Argus cameras, that are only 100 bucks each. They've been great, and the video and picture quality are much better than I had expected.

Each camera connects directly to your wifi network, no controller or anything else needed.

SMS alerts and remote access have a monthly fee?

They do?

That would count it out for me.

I don't know. I was asking because it would be a deal breaker for me as well.

I need 1 camera for my cabin and don't want a bunch of cost.
I can get a Spypoint 4g gamecam for $250 that has no monthly fee but only will send pictures and no option for live viewing.

Or 1 Reolink for $100 and an added $10 a month for 1 gig of data a month with a mobile hotspot. Which would have live view and send video.
Though I will likely never really need it as a simple photo would suffice and a call to the State Trooper.

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Originally posted by Black92LX:

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Originally posted by ensigmatic:

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Originally posted by Black92LX:

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Originally posted by K0ZZZ:
I have a couple completely wireless Reolink Argus cameras, that are only 100 bucks each. They've been great, and the video and picture quality are much better than I had expected.

Each camera connects directly to your wifi network, no controller or anything else needed.

SMS alerts and remote access have a monthly fee?

They do?

That would count it out for me.

I don't know. I was asking because it would be a deal breaker for me as well.

Oh. No, I don't think they do. They don't have any cloud storage, though. If you want storage you have to add an SD card to the camera.

I *think* all their server(s) do is connect your mobile device to your cameras. Kind of like the "known hosts" used to do with Skype.

The impression I have is they do not charge anything for that.

Yes, the arlo cams will need the base in order to connect to the internet.
No, it doesn't have to always remain in contact with the base. There should be more details about it around. Though the base carries some of the important features like the cam siren as it is released by the base

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