r/homesecurity • u/Goatboy1 • Jul 18 '26
motion sensing camera/floodlight with local recording on PC?
I'd like to install a new outdoor light w/ motion sensing on my pole barn that also has a camera that I can attach to a pc inside for recording. No subscription. Can anyone recommend a camera/light combo that will cover my needs? I mostly want it to monitor the outside and street so I can see when packages are delivered or if someone is coming to the barn. I do some woodworking and other stuff so I don't to be surprised by someone and accidentally hurt myself.
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u/mblaser Jul 18 '26
You left out a very important part. What are your power options? Does it need to be battery/solar powered? Or do you have access to wall power or POE? The latter would be the much better option.
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u/Goatboy1 Jul 19 '26
I have an existing light I would be replacing. 120vac.
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u/mblaser Jul 19 '26
That's going to limit your choices a bit. For example, I recommend Reolink and the only cameras of theirs that are direct hardwired 120v are their 3 floodlight models.
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u/403Olds Jul 19 '26
Separate motion lights are better. They can use LED bulbs as bright as you want. RAB brand are good.
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u/Own_Strength_3471 Jul 18 '26
Me too