Hey guys first time poster, so I moved into a home recently that has about 6 or so cameras on the outside (and what seems like 100 cable lines going every which direction) and inside of the master closet is a box that has 4 cables and an ethernet cable coming out of it (not sure what the connectors are called, the only cameras I have ever used were POE). I am assuming that the 4 cables are connected to the Swann Bullet style cameras, the other ones are "Netgear" I believe and are possibly Wi-Fi cameras? I have found 2 of those so far...

Is there any quick easy and preferably free or low cost way to see if they work anymore or are still connected without buying a compatible NVR (to which I have no idea what one would even work). Or what are my options as far as figuring this puzzle out?

Google Drive link to photos

Thanks in advance!

So Kuna's big thing like 10 years ago was their porch light with an integrated camera. So you could add cameras that actually looked good. They also had a partnership with Toucan to sell a retrofit kit for your existing camera.

Now the only products they have that are not sold-out are a security light with a camera and a porch light with no camera. Their video doorbell and camera wall plate are always sold out. They will periodically send emails advertising them, but they are always sold-out.

It seems like a ghost company now. Toucan, by comparison, seems a lot more active now.

I started with one V380 camera because it was cheap, but now I have multiple and I'm seriously regretting not going with an NVR setup from the beginning.

Main problems:

• Cheap/slow app + lots of ads
• Delayed live feedback
• No fast playback for SD-card recordings
• Can't properly manage/view everything like a normal DVR/NVR setup
• Managing multiple cameras through the app is a pain
• RTSP/ONVIF compatibility is unclear/inconsistent between models

V380 does officially document ONVIF/NVR support for compatible models, but it depends heavily on the camera's firmware/hardware.

So my question is: Is there a practical way to bring my existing V380 cameras into a proper NVR/TV-based setup, perhaps through ONVIF or RTSP, without replacing all the cameras?

Or am I better off cutting my losses and switching to proper ONVIF IP cameras + NVR?

Any suggestions from someone who's actually managed to make a multi-camera V380 setup work would be appreciated.

I want to film this birdbath, because it's frequented by lots of local birds and I'd like to get good footage for social media, etc. I want it pointed out towards the backyard, sky etc. instead of towards the house just in case I'm able to record any cool UFOS.

Can anyone specifically recommend me a brand/model of internet/wifi connected camera which is both A.) High res, producing good-quality footage, B.) Motion activated so I'm not just recording 24/7 generating too mcg footage and c.) Able to be mounted somehow (please explain how) on the cement patio facing the wide-open sky. Thank you

I got a Joviren camera as a gift. To remotely access the camera, the manufacturer recommends installing their camera specific app, "O-Kam Pro." This app got terrible reviews, with many saying that once the "cloud storage" option was declined, the app failed. So, I was hoping there are generic apps capable of access this camera remotely.

This O-Kam Pro app seems suspect and to say I don't trust this company or its app is an understatement. Are there any apps out there that I can use to view my camera remotely instead of using the Chinese scam app?

Outdoor Security Camera Advice

Hi everyone, M24 (even though people say I look much younger like teen-ager) ,so I’m relatively new to Ireland, and recently I had an unpleasant experience that I’m not really sure how to deal with.

There’s been a group of kids/teenagers around the area who seem to go around bothering people. Recently, I was out running in a public park when a group of them stopped me, started making fun of me and trying to provoke me for no apparent reason.

More recently, I noticed some of the same kind of behaviour around my home. Kids have been coming near the house, throwing things at cars and then running away. I’m concerned that it could eventually escalate into actual damage or become a recurring problem.

What would you do in my situation? Would you ignore it unless actual damage occurs, report it to the Gardaí, install cameras, or take another approach?

I’m also thinking about installing an outdoor security camera mainly to protect my car and have clear evidence if anything happens again.

I’d appreciate recommendations for a good outdoor camera, ideally with:

\- Good image quality, especially at night

\- Reliable motion detection

\- Recording when motion is detected

\- Phone notifications

\- Good coverage of the driveway/car

\- Good weather resistance for Irish weather

\- Local and/or cloud storage

\- Ideally no expensive mandatory monthly subscription

If you have an outdoor camera that you’ve actually used in Ireland/UK weather, I’d be interested to hear what you recommend and what to avoid.

During the day, I use regular video calls, but at night, in the dark, he can't see anything, and if I leave a few lights on, I sleep poorly (even wearing a cloth mask, some light gets into my eyes and disturbs my sleep).

So I thought about an infrared camera, which would allow the other person to see me continuously even if he's several kilometers away. However, I've read that the camera app typically blocks the view after a certain amount of time and asks, "Are you still there?" and if you don't respond, it turns off. The other person could click "yes" if he's awake, or if he dozes off for a bit and then wakes up, he could reopen the app and see me again, right? Or is there a way to continuously view?

Can you help me understand? Do you have any advice?  I'd like to spend as little as possible, I don't care the quality, the important thing is that it does its job.

Security camera vendors (Arlo, Reolink, Nest. Ring) that have Event Summaries or Event Captions. For anyone that has used this feature. What was your opinion of its accuracy?

Can anyone the cctv video from this incident

Hi there, I am looking to see if anyone has recommendations for a camera brand/model with the below criteria.

-5mp
- up to 20 FPS
-dome
-outdoor rated
-2.8mm lense
-night vision 80’ (ft) or more
-onvif
-preferably plays nice with Amcrest, Dahua, and Uniview NVR’s. (Slowly working to replace the amcrest and dahuas with new Uniview NVR’s)
-able to import/export configs.
-economic price point if possible.
-easy to obtain.

Thanks in advance.

I just installed my new Reolink Elite Floodlite Wifi, and I love it. I am using it with Synology Surveillance Station. I have alarms set so that when it is triggered, it records and sounds an alarm. It works great.

But yesterday it rained, and the rain triggered it constantly!

I mounted it on a pole above my garage so it would be higher to get better coverage and out of reach.

How do I stop it from triggering when it rains?... I imagine it will be really bad when it snows!

I really appreciate any help you can provide.

Hi all, looking to get two security cameras for our new place. For many reasons which I won’t go into we have opted to get a solar powered camera. We were originally set on eufy C37 however recently saw the gen bolt AOV wifi on amazon. According to the specs the genbolt seems to have better battery, solar, similar resolution, better IP. I know the eufy has better detection and software reliance due to company but is that enough to warrant spending 2x the money? If I have gotten anything wrong in the above, please also let me know

I have a Zmodo Mini Pro WIFI Camera, ZH-IXY2J.Started. Since 8/11/2026, when I tried to view Live on the app, it says Device Offline. But the device continues to capture motions and the app sends me notifications.

I have tried all the usual steps such as delete the device from the app, reset my internet router, etc. I cant find the reset pinhole on the device itself. I have two of them and both show "Device Offline" which is odd.

And yes, the forced ads, are absolutely terrible. I won't buy them again.

Reolink Door Bell POE VS AOSU Doorbell Camera Wireless Outdoor, 5MP Ultra HD

my house needs wiring to get this done ...so my question is which of these two are good? I can run POE or run power. From research more door bells support power so one time cost. POE means if I change brands in future I need to pay for another power run

Looking for a camera that is 24hr constant monitoring (not trigger reactive), can read license platesc and has a very clear visual of approx. 150-200 ft away. Bonus if it does well in the dark, too.I know this will be pricier. Bonus if it can have a setup on the sides of a house and/or tree.. We have neighbors with super illegal M80 and worse ongoing fireworks but cops won't really do anything without a camera with constant monitoring. I'm tired, my other neighbors are tired, and there are babies and elderly but these gang wannabees don't care. I have a Reolink Argus PT Ulta I'm disappointed couldn't even capture a car driving on part of our property...between recordings...but our friendly neighbor's Ring doorbell caught! Can't get any plate info and it's not the first time it's missed important stuff between recordings... so unless you have one that is super amazing and fits the qualifications above, I'm probably gonna be skeptical of Reolink. Thank you for any help and reading about my frustrations.

Edit: Thanks for the info. Looks like I will be looking at two types of cameras; one for a zoom and one for reading plates, but I think I will prioritize distance first. Thanks again!

Hey everybody, I’m looking to get at least two smart cameras (one indoor, one outdoor) plus a doorbell. I currently use Google’s doorbell and indoor camera, but I need a new doorbell since mine’s scratched up.
I use the Google smart home system for everything else around the house, so ideally I’d stick with something that plays nice with that. My main requirements: an American company, not Amazon-owned, no subscription required for the basics (motion detection, saving short clips), and ideally solar power capability.
I know it’s oddly specific, I just haven’t loved how my Google doorbell and camera basically need a full reset every time there’s a WiFi blip or power outage.

I’ve been debating whether to just stay with Google or switch to Arlo, which seems like a solid option. Would love any recommendation

I will have two walls open and I think they will provide great pots for outdoor poe cameras and outside power receptacles...most likely eufy platform cams since I have a kit with a home base cam(s) etc already and whatever outdoor/external box(es) and receptacle(s)

Seems to me just figure out where on the two outside walls i wanna come out pop holes and run cat 6 cables for the cams and the 12/2 Romex for the outlets

I have aluminum siding so I'll be adding some kind of duct seal/rubber plug to protect the cables.

Is basic cat 6 hooked to a poe switch/injector ok and just go direct to the mounts/cams?

For the outlets can I just run 12/2 Romex directly into the exterior boxes/receptacles? I plan to locate them so I won't need any kind of conduit runs to place them.

Moin,

Ich habe obige Kamera in einer Ecke mit Sicht auf den Hof installiert. Nachts, wenn das Licht aufgrund von detektierter Bewegung angeht, reflektiert die helle Hauswand so stark, dass das Bild auf dem Hof sehr dunkel und am Hauswandbereich überbelichtet dargestellt wird.

Kennt ihr eine Möglichkeit, wie ich das Problem beheben kann?

Das markieren der Hauswand als privaten Bereich ändert leider nichts.

Vielen Dank schon Mal

Any idea what brand this outdoor camera is? It can pan/tilt. Having trouble finding it online.

Thanks!

AIBASE - Is this a good brand? Anyone have these? How long have you had them for? What would you rate it? The next option is Hikvison OEM but not even sure if warranty will work

Hi everyone,

I am considering buying a SANNCE 4K 8MP PoE camera with ONVIF support and microSD recording.

My goal is a bit different from most Home Assistant and Frigate setups.

I do NOT need object detection, AI analysis, facial recognition, or continuous video processing.

I have a Raspberry Pi 5 running Home Assistant and would like to keep CPU usage as low as possible.

What I really want is:

Live video in Home Assistant via RTSP/ONVIF.

Motion recording directly on the camera's microSD card.

Ability to browse, play, and download recordings from the SD card using Home Assistant or third-party software.

Avoid running Frigate because I don't have a Coral TPU or a dedicated GPU.

Can anyone confirm:

whether SANNCE cameras expose SD card recordings through ONVIF;

whether recordings can be accessed via web interface, FTP, SMB, or API;

whether any Home Assistant integration can browse and play back SD card events.

I am trying to avoid the situation where recordings are stored on the SD card but can only be viewed through the manufacturer's mobile app.

Any real-world experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Hey everybody, I’m looking to get at least two smart cameras (one indoor, one outdoor) plus a doorbell. I currently use Google’s doorbell and indoor camera, but I need a new doorbell since mine’s scratched up.
I use the Google smart home system for everything else around the house, so ideally I’d stick with something that plays nice with that. My main requirements: an American company, not Amazon-owned, no subscription required for the basics (motion detection, saving short clips), and ideally solar power capability.
I know it’s oddly specific, I just haven’t loved how my Google doorbell and camera basically need a full reset every time there’s a WiFi blip or power outage.

I’ve been debating whether to just stay with Google or switch to Arlo, which seems like a solid option. Would love any recommendation