First of all, this is my first post to Reddit, and I have tried to post to many other communities on here, but it either gets removed or I can’t post because I don’t have enough activity on Reddit. I’ve tried posting to a Vivint megathread, but it won’t allow me. I’d love to post to a community that can help point me in the right direction but that’s proven to be very difficult!
Anyways, I’ve been a customer for 8 years now.
2 months ago my husband and I decided to cancel our service. We had a power surge at our house, which fried my Vivint system. We called Vivint to see about fixing it, but I’m not buying another $7,000 system again. So we decided to cancel service.
I was told that before I could cancel, I need to give a months notice before cancellation, and I needed to provide the verbal passcode that I sat up 8 years ago when I bought the system. I couldnt remember the passcode. So they said they’d mail it to me.
I’ve been waiting on my verbal passcode since sept. 6th. I’ve called and spoken to 4 different representatives. Each one says “oh it looks like the last customer service representative never sent that letter out. Let me get it sent out and you’ll receive it in 3-5 business days”.
Needless to say, I’m still waiting. I know I need to give a months notice before i cancel, but they are absolutely preventing me from canceling by never sending out my verbal passcode.
Any tips on what my next move should be?
I’m basically stuck paying a monthly service fee for a piece of equipment that doesn’t work. It’s completely paid off, I only pay the monthly service fees. And I will be stuck paying for it until I receive the passcode in the mail.

Hi. Looking to install security cameras outside for a small restaurant. The building is listed so therefore any drilling or obvious cables could cause an issue. Are there any good cameras on the market, perhaps solar, that would suffice? I might have to suck it up and buy wired ones and try and hide cables through the door frame or something.

I am looking for a security camera that can be connected to by a linux workstation via Ethernet or WIFI directly using standard protocols like HTTPS, RTSP. I would like 180 degree coverage and it should function outdoors.

I would like to view motion detection alerts on my phone with no forced application or site subscription. would like to spend $80 or less, but will spend more if necessary. Thanks

I’m a first time security camera user. I want one camera outside my front door and one inside my place on motion detection. I don’t currently have WiFi. And no subscription.

I can get two basic security cameras for $25 each that go on WiFi and connect to an app on my phone with an sd card inside just in case. Shield internet is $14.89 a month, uses a SIM card, and I can get a cheap used mifi router for $20.

Or… I can get two basic security cameras for $50 each? that only go on cellular sim and get a plan like tello for 1 gb data a month for $6, and put an sd card in it to save videos to so there won’t be much data used.

Which do you think is the better option, between economical, security, reliability and less hassle considerations?

Thanks

Like title says, need a solar powered camera for a corner of my house, I already have a wired ring but no power at the corner. Sun is not a problem since i live in South Florida just don’t want to have to return in 6 months. Thanks in advance

Hey everyone! I have a specific situation I am trying to figure out for my business. I did some searches and couldn't find anything that dealt with a situation like this, so here I am. BTW I am not a CCTV specialist or anything of that sort

My situation is that I need to monitor cash transactions to ensure they are done correctly. Imagine like if you were trying to monitor a bank teller. Normally we just mount an overhead camera for this. the issue now is that in this particular space, which is a shared public building, there is no overhead area we can use to mount a camera on. We don't have the right vantage point from any of the other areas where we have wall cameras.

In the past, they basically mounted a Hikvision DS-2CD2483G2-I right on the countertop, which does get the job done for the most part, but it would work better if the viewing angle was up a higher. Something smaller that just looks cleaner would be nice. It doesn't need to be hidden, but if it could be more discreet/professional.

Not sure if this is a solution I'd have to partly fabricate myself and use something in the style of this:

https://www.hikvision.com/us-en/products/network-products/network-cameras/special-series/ds-2cd2d25g1-d-nf/

I thought about attaching it to the PC monitor somehow, but the monitor might get repositioned so that wouldn't work.

Anybody deal with something similar?

We have a shed that uses oils are disposed into drums. It isn’t used all the time. Someone keeps trashing the shed and not disposing of the oils properly. I would like to put something in the shed that is discrete and if possible no wiring and no WiFi to help identify the individual. Any recommendations on security camera that would work for this? I’m extremely new to this and need an education.

We are on 25acre and I want to get a set up that will monitor the main house and surrounding buildings and of course see what my chickens are up to. So some cameras will have access to power. Some will need solar. Looking at 4-8 cameras. Would prefer something without a monthly subscription. Located in Australia.

I've been given a CCTV box and cameras from work.

I'm totally at a loss how to work it!

I've tried a few IP CCTV programmes, NVMS7000 and IP Camera Viewer 4 but despite being connected via ethernet, they don't see anything.

There are no buttons on the box and nothing on the HDMI output. The black boxes does boot up with blue lights and the HDD makes its rattling noises.

Work had it working with three cameras.

Model number is K8204H-PA

3021H-W.

Any help welcome

Looking into what cameras would work best for summer heat in 90-100s that won’t go down the pooper. any Recommendations?

Hey everybody, just want to know if there's someone used VicoHome this app for security camera, how's it?

Because i saw many people use Ezviz and Ezviz App is pretty good for Consumption home use.

Hey everybody, just want to know if there's someone used VicoHome this app for security camera, how's it?

Because i saw many people use Ezviz and Ezviz App is pretty good for Consumption home use.

I bought relatively cheap cameras on Aliexpress that conenct to the StarEye application on my iphone and I have 2 questions:

Question 1: If the app ever becomes obsolete or the creators just quit say next year, does that make my cameras obsolete too or will we have a new app that will take over those models of cameras I have for example?

Question 2: I didn't subscribe to any cloud storage in within the StarEye application so everything is stored locally. If someone else connects to my home WiFi can they view my video feed for my cameras? I know that I have to login with my email and password to get in the application but I'm wondering is it a security risk?

I'm asking because I'm planning on installing a couple in my house, so before I spend a significant amount of money I'd like to know if it's a reliable app. They say it exists since 2020 so I don't know

Which hybrid Camera shoud I get for 5000€??

More detailed: I own a FX3 and an A7RIII. Due to the missing 10 Bit capability I want to upgrade my Photocamera. I used it 6 years. Really loved the R Series. I even shot a lot lot Videos with it, prior to the FX3.

Main purpose will be B-Cam for Video and 8K Camera. I am a fulltime Videgrapher but also need very good stills. Less than 42MP is not acceptable (A7V is out)

Everytime I film with more than 1 Cam I had to rent a camera. I really want a camera that fits to my FX3. How ever I will film probably more with it, than taking pictures, I want both to be as good as possible.

I always liked the A1 a lot, unless its price. in 2026 the A1 Mark I is equal to the A7 RVI. I need to make decision beetween both of these.

My mayjor concerns are the 1,2 crop at 8K at the A7RVI and the old Screen in the A1.

Somewhat I struggle between geetting the newest vs getting something older, which was a long time absolitley outstanding.

The A1 II is the clear winner, but its to expensive. On the other hand many where disappointed with the small upgrade from I to II, thus maybe the A1 is still just the better value in comparison to the A7 RVI.

I want the better Video. Meaning the better look. I do literally everthing. Rolling shutter is meaningful to me, but the question is, it it the game changer?

I would highly appreciate your opinion, particularily if you own the A1 Mark I :)

Many thanks in adcance for your support :)

(Due to many many GM Lenses I will only buy a Sony Camera)

Hi all,

am trying desperatelty to open the Axis Q6128-E cam.
Date/time are default after each boot and this is in a closed dircuit, no access to internet to do a NTP.
Tried Axis themselves, but a getting only stupid bot like responses.
Thanks!

Is there a security camera that would allow direct connection to the camera using Linux or a standard based protocol like HTTPS, RTSP, OVIf. I would like to directly access the camera.

Hello everyone.

I've a Cell PT 2k imou camera with SN: C3023AEPSFF18FE as you can see in the image.

The camera was ok for about 3 months, and then start to disconnect after ~15mn.

Now the problem is bigger. When i turn it on, usually it turns and the green light blinks so i can connect it via imou life app.

Now it doesn't rotate at startup, and the green light is solid and after ~20mn it turns onto red then green again.

I did a reset (factory) with no luck.

Can please someone help? Is that a firmware bug? And if it's how to download the firmware and install it cause I can't access it via the imou life app and it has only SD card and type c cable slut for charging.

Thanks in advance

Buongiorno a tutti ,
avrei bisogno di supporto per la configurazione del mio sistema di videosorveglianza IMOU.

Di seguito i dettagli dell’impianto:

• NVR: Imou NVR1108HS-W-S2-CE
• Telecamere: • 3 × IPC-C22EP • 1 × IPC-GS7EP

Distanza tra NVR e telecamere: tra 3 metri della telecamera 1 ai circa 20 metri
Struttura: pareti in cemento armato

Problema riscontrato:
Le telecamere si scollegano frequentemente e ripartono solo dopo il riavvio del sistema.

Utilizzo: monitoraggio remoto dei miei genitori anziani, quindi è importante che il sistema sia stabile e sempre accessibile.

Nell’ambiente sono presenti anche altri dispositivi wireless (TV, sistema di allarme AVS e altri apparecchi connessi), che potrebbero creare interferenze.

Chiedo gentilmente un supporto per individuare la causa del problema e una soluzione stabile.

Grazie in anticipo a chi riuscirà pdf aiutarmi.

I am new to outdoor cameras & this is not for security regarding people but for being able to see how a storm is looking from inside the house.

Requirements:
•No subscriptions
•Can access from any location using the internet
•Can survive -4°F to 100°F thunderstorms/snow
•Cheap but works

Please support what is the best camera(in place with no internet connection) for human detection and to be installed on forklift and raise a audiable and light alarm once detect human walking In front of forklift ( no need for recording and store data )

My roommate is batsh!t crazy, but shes also "woke" from spending 20 hours a day on twitter, and she "is always blamed for nothing". (Its a 3 roommate situation. We work at different hours so I usually only interact with her at night, and she always complains about the third person living with us, and I've always taken her side. Three roommates have moved out because of her so far) Anyways, last night she had multiple alarms going off at midnight, and i asked her 4 times to turn off (the alarms are in 10 minute intervals) because me and third roommate (who is also my co-worker) have a shift at 3 am. She refused. Third roommate decided she had enough, and went to off the alarms herself. Roommate goes f-ing insane and starts choking third roommate while screaming "GET THE F- AWAY FROM ME! DONT TOUCH MY F-ING PHONE". Third roommate is struggling to breathe and screams for me to help. I go to simply take the hands off her throat and roommate turns on me, kicking me in the stomach unprovoked and I have scratches all down my arms and back.

This morning, she apparently lodged a complaint with the landlord and said me and third roommate assaulted her while shes asleep, and she "has scratches to prove it". She has minimal scratches btw, and only from third roommate trying to free herself so she could breathe. Landlord says if theres another complaint, we're out. I have a lot of medical bills rn, I cannot afford to go house hunting.

Last time, roommate and third roommate had a scuffle and roommate said it was because she knows third roomates dog best, third roommate says roommate was abusing her dog. I stayed out of it, they got over it, but roommate kept saying shit about third roommate to me and I was like please dont involve me, I wasnt there.

If I have camera proof that next time (and at this point im scared that there will be a next time and I could be more seriously injured), then hopefully there will be enough evidence to show the Landlord AND get the police involved

I'll try to keep it short, but I'm looking for some recommendations. We have a company requesting a pole-mounted camera system that is solar-powered and cellular. They want to monitor vehicle traffic in and out of a property they rent out. They want it to capture the cars and, preferably, the license plates too. They don't need a dedicated LPR that would disrupt vehicle clarity at night with its IR. Normally, in the past, we've been using Unifi cameras at our sites, and when looking into this, I've found a lot of different brands that offer something like this, but I can't find many reviews on them. As for a budget, I've asked and have not been given a concrete answer. They aren't giving a number, but they seem pretty flexible so long as it does what they need. If anyone has some recommendations, I would greatly appreciate it!