Help selecting a security camera
Hey guys,
I'm looking for a little guidance on selecting an outdoor security camera for our home. At present I am looking to install 1 (maybe 2 but the second is far from a certainty at this time) outdoor security cameras on our home. I am stumped as to what I should do as I am not super familiar with this field. I am pretty open to hearing my options but have a few thoughts that can perhaps help with the recommendations.
-I like the idea of something wired, ideally POE. In the location I already have a couple spare ethernet cables available in my attic I ran in the past and have yet to use. They run back to my utility room where all my network gear, Lutron hub, SmartThings hub, etc are located. I like the idea of not worrying about batteries on the wireless options, as well I don't a soffit receptacle near by. I can certainly add one if need be but prefer not to, not to mention it's not the nicest look if I have a cord hanging there.
-The corner (or corners if I do 2) are essentially the 2 furthest spots outside of my home from the router so again I don't know WiFi would be as reliable
-I like the idea of something that is "permanently" attached, versus something that a person can smack off the soffit by throwing something at it
-I want something that is good in day and night conditions, and is motion activated
-Ideally (if possible) I prefer something that has some sort of iPhone app and easy to use. I'd like to be able to monitor remotely while outside of the house if I get a notification.
-Some form of local storage or non-monthly subscription is a high priority
-A system that will easy allow me to expand with a second camera should I decide to do so
Any help is greatly appreciated, this is definitely an area I really don't know what options are out there and what might fit the bill for what I am looking to do. I am an electrician and tech savvy so am 100% comfortable with any installation requirements, just not comfortable figuring out what I should be buying. ha ha. Thanks in advance!
I'm looking for a little guidance on selecting an outdoor security camera for our home. At present I am looking to install 1 (maybe 2 but the second is far from a certainty at this time) outdoor security cameras on our home. I am stumped as to what I should do as I am not super familiar with this field. I am pretty open to hearing my options but have a few thoughts that can perhaps help with the recommendations.
-I like the idea of something wired, ideally POE. In the location I already have a couple spare ethernet cables available in my attic I ran in the past and have yet to use. They run back to my utility room where all my network gear, Lutron hub, SmartThings hub, etc are located. I like the idea of not worrying about batteries on the wireless options, as well I don't a soffit receptacle near by. I can certainly add one if need be but prefer not to, not to mention it's not the nicest look if I have a cord hanging there.
-The corner (or corners if I do 2) are essentially the 2 furthest spots outside of my home from the router so again I don't know WiFi would be as reliable
-I like the idea of something that is "permanently" attached, versus something that a person can smack off the soffit by throwing something at it
-I want something that is good in day and night conditions, and is motion activated
-Ideally (if possible) I prefer something that has some sort of iPhone app and easy to use. I'd like to be able to monitor remotely while outside of the house if I get a notification.
-Some form of local storage or non-monthly subscription is a high priority
-A system that will easy allow me to expand with a second camera should I decide to do so
Any help is greatly appreciated, this is definitely an area I really don't know what options are out there and what might fit the bill for what I am looking to do. I am an electrician and tech savvy so am 100% comfortable with any installation requirements, just not comfortable figuring out what I should be buying. ha ha. Thanks in advance!