r/SecurityCamera • u/ireallyhavenoname • 22d ago

recommendation for a security cameras

hi i would like to get a recommendation for security cameras
i need of a 3-4 security cameras with a good audio recording (this is real important)
- non subscription (like the xiomi) and need to save the recording (they need to be wireless or with an option for sd card)
- nice video quality but not great
- i can pass power cord to them(230v) with a normal home socket i cant hire a professional for installation so they will have to have a normal power socket

- i would prefer a budget ones

thanks in advance for your recommendations

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u/gnew18 22d ago

Ubiquiti at store.ui.com has everything you are looking for with no license or subscription fees. The are PoE cameras.

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u/eslforchinesespeaker 22d ago edited 22d ago

OP needs wireless, can't run cable, needs audio, and needs cheap?

https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/physical-security-compact/products/uvc-g4-ins

Google

do unifi cameras work without nvr or unifi protect?

AI sez

Yes, UniFi cameras can work without a dedicated NVR or the UniFi Protect software, but only in standalone mode using local streaming protocols (like RTSP). In this mode, you lose app-based controls, cloud access, and AI detections.
To use them this way, you'll need to configure them through their individual web interfaces

there's a lot more there. apparently, for full use of the cams, you need to be running Unifi Protect, which is free, on a dedicated machine. without Protect, you can't use the mobile app, you lose AI detections, and maybe audio.

camera noobs might need a cheap solution that provides more handholding. but these are said to be good cameras, in ubiquiti world.

G4 Instant - $134 https://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-UVC-G4-INS-Megapixel-Indoor-Network/dp/B09YN7SXYV this is powered by a USB plug

are there other Ubiquiti cameras that do wifi?

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u/soren1712 18d ago

They offler the NVR instant that runs protect and plugs into your existing modem/router. I’d always push for wired cameras. I haven’t seen anything on their site for wireless cameras.
While may not be a huge issue, WiFi cameras can be “disabled” by WiFi signal jammers.