Reddit reviews YI 1080p Smart Home Camera, Indoor IP Security Surveillance System with Night Vision, AI Human Detection, Activity Zone, Phone/PC App, Cloud Service - Works with Alexa

Keep this in mind. If somebody wants to get in, they'll get in. Any camera system you get will show the crime after the fact. Any possibility of capturing after the fact requires a lot of luck.

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Ring requires hard wire for most homes. The power outlet kit works in some cases, just depends on how your apartment door and frame is set up. Keep in mind, people have been stealing Ring devices.

For inside your place, you don't need something expensive. This is a Wi-Fi camera with cloud backup and alerts.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_d2CXCbT3MN0BT

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That being said, one of the best things is to deter the crime.

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During the night: Get some Wi-Fi electrical plugs (or timed plugs) and have your lights go on at night. Use LED lights because they are super cheap in the long run. Example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Q5W22B/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_J0CXCbN51Q9GF

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During the day: Have a super cheap compact FM radio that turns on when plugged in. Place it near the door just loud enough that somebody could hear it if they stood next to your door. This can give the illusion that somebody is home. Use Wi-Fi or timer electrical plugs.

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If you have a patio slider, get an Anti-Lift lock bar, runs about $20 online.

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You can get an electronic alarmed door stop to use while you are home. Again, without a strong door frame, doors can get kicked in pretty easily. It's not really about the lock itself, it's the door frame.

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For valuables. Have an inconspicuous box or container to temporarily hide the goods.

For example: A jewelry box in zip lock bag in a cat litter box or empty bag of food product.

If you have checks, hide them too. Not in a mattress, drawer or closet shelf.

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Finally, get Apartment Renter's insurance. Usually $10k will do well to cover lost electronics.

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Can you or her afford $30? Do you have wifi? If so, you can set up a camera in literally 5 minutes. We have 6 of these around our home inside and out. It's absolutely worth the security and sound of mind. PM me if you need any help or have any questions, I'd be glad to help.

https://www.amazon.com/YI-Security-Surveillance-Monitor-Android/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=yi+camera&qid=1562349080&s=gateway&sr=8-3

What about a baby monitor camera with an app on the phone? This is ours - you pull up the app and see him in real time. Obviously not a permanent situation, but might be good for this learning phase to give him privacy but also give you peace of mind.

YI 1080p Home Camera, Indoor 2.4G IP Security Surveillance System with 24/7 Emergency Response, Night Vision for Home/Office/Baby/Nanny/Pet Monitor with iOS, Android App - Cloud Service Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wbuqDb9ET9QXN

Absolutely love my Yi Home cams. I recently got one of their outdoor cams for my porch instead of a doorbell cam. They also make panning dome cams.

They have all the features of a Nest cam, with a fraction of the price and a SD card slot. They even look like they are Nest hardware in a slightly different shell.

I second this, there are many cameras, but theres this one thats under 30 buckaroonies

I second getting some webcams. I purchased Yi Home Cams from Amazon and they have been great. It sends an alert to my phone when it detects motion, along with a 6 second clip uploaded to the cloud (for free). You can also subscribe to their enhanced cloud service which will send all recorded video up to their cloud servers.

My cousin bought a Blink camera and mounted it in an unreachable location on the exterior of his house. Although pricier than the Yi, it runs on batteries so no need to worry about running power - the battery supposedly lasts up to 2 years. Like the Yi, it captures video and sends an alert to your phone when it detects motion.

Of course with both, you will need an active internet connection with wifi.

Here is a smart wifi connected camera (with movement notifications/cloud recording/2 way voice chat etc) for only $30US

Might make you feel bit safer, and guarantee evidence if it happens again.

Product information: https://www.yitechnology.com/yi-1080p-home-camera

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/YI-Security-Surveillance-Monitor-Android/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1535562853&sr=1-5&keywords=yi+1080p+security&dpID=31IWy7IjmNL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

YI 1080p Home Camera Wireless IP Security Surveillance System (US Edition) White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_2.0Lzb59MB8K3

Does she have wifi? I purchased 4 pack from this company. But here is a single
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EEF3DbKF9792B

You have to get a small memory card for it. But nothing really happens around my home with out being on video.

Perhaps its just a child walking to school. But is she is creeped out. You only have video as option. You cant be all ninja in the shadow

That's so scary! I'm glad you're getting the locks changed! Have you gotten a camera yet? If not, I recommend this one. It's small and fairly inexpensive. It has night vision, motion detection, and records sound also. It runs via a phone app, and you can talk into the microphone and it plays through the camera. We have two that we use as video monitors for our daughter since it was so much cheaper than a true baby video monitor. My husband sometimes checks the app when he's at work so it works from any distance.


YI 1080p Home Camera, Indoor Wireless IP Security Surveillance System with Night Vision for Home / Office / Baby / Pet Monitor with iOS, Android App - Cloud Service Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_5rNSAbM0F2YTW

Correct, I think they charge a fee to have the camera feed saved on the cloud. I was looking into this other option https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K?psc=1

Some reviews say is better than dropcam and the the cloud option is also cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/YI-Security-Surveillance-Monitor-Android/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1538757940&sr=1-6&keywords=yi+camera&dpID=31IWy7IjmNL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

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$30 and then you'll want an SD card if you want to do loop recording. They also have a 2-pack for $50 it looks like, and other model types. I have 3 of those kind now, 1 dome camera, and 2 outdoor cameras - all Yi Home. They work really great for the price, and there's an Android and Desktop app for it too. Some reviews complained about the app permissions, FWIW, but I can live with it.

We do. It was originally suppose to be a man cave for my husband but plans change. We have four dogs ranging from 8-75 lbs. It is a finished basement that has their crates, food, water bowls as well as a tv for their doggie channel and an old love seat for lounging.

YI 1080p Home Camera, Indoor IP Security Surveillance System Night Vision Home/Office / Baby/Nanny / Pet Monitor iOS, Android App - Cloud Service Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_D8k5BbAFH6MFE

That is the camera we use to keep an eye on them. Two way mic, 24 hr recording(that’s extra), and motion detection.

If you don't want to spend a lot, these Yi cameras are an amazing value and work really well. No cloud subscription is required (though it is an a available option), data can be stored locally on an SD card, and live and past footage can be pulled up at any time from the app. I have setup many of these over the past 2 years. Essentially a Nest Cam at 1/6 the cost. I continue to be pleasantly surprised by how well they work.

They also make an outdoor version that I have been meaning to try as well.

My advice is stay away from the high energy hyper breeds. Mix breeds can be hard to pin point so you would want to get them from a foster situation where someone has spent time with the dog.

Also there are all kinds of options such as Rover or Wag or local dog walker to come let your dog out in the middle of the day.
Security Camera for if you go that route. Also just a good thing to have to check in on your pup during the day.

Amazon also sells these sod boxes that you can train dogs to use just like a cat litter box. Fresh Patch or Synthetic Grass or I’m sure you could build your own. I’ve heard of people buying a small kiddy pool and filling it with dirt or sand for the dog to go in.

It really depends on your budget but it’s totally possible.

Here you go. Temp/Humidity and webcam

Price history

I'm actually wondering if I upgrade the camera (which I have been wanting to do for a while anyway) if I can find a camera that will support this by default. Specifically looking at this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CW4AR9K/ref=crt_ewc_title_huc_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A7K6H818001EY

I'd just get one of these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01CW4AR9K&pd_rd_wg=3gUvJ&pd_rd_r=E6CSJ35PF706AVX9KYXT&pd_rd_w=PpDpn

has notifications, app updates and its free to use -- stores stuff on a micro SD card

Just so I get this straight, you want to put the dashcam inside your house or your car? It sounds like you want to put it inside the car but I'm just checking. Additionally, unless you angle it straight up, I'm not sure you'll get a good angle on the third floor balcony from the windshield of a car.

To answer your question, you could run the camera off a booster pack for cars if you have one. They're usually fairly large in capacity and have a cigarette lighter plug included. Something like this.
Some cameras just use a USB cable that plugs into a cigarette lighter adapter so you could also use a large battery bank and use it on motion detect like that. At that point though, I'm not sure if something like a cheap 1080p security camera like this one wouldn't do the same job. Just be careful with the battery bank if you live in a place where it gets really hot.

Hello, this is the camera. It actually offers a cloud service which I ended up taking because it's pretty cheap. The night vision also works surprisingly well. My original question was more about if deterrence was better than recording a thief.

720P, 1080P gen 1, 1080 gen 2.

The gen 2 is supposed to have better hardware, but the physical design has changed from Dropcam style where the camera is all in the black puck that can be separated from the white frame, so I don't like it as much.

They all use the same app in Android.

This one ? https://www.amazon.ca/YI-Camera-Wireless-Security-Surveillance/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520346545&sr=8-3&keywords=xiaomi+camera

I haven't used it for a while but try Netcam Studio, its free (for 2 video sources). But scan for malware nonetheless.

Also if you have some money you could invest in those standalone camera's like this one, the advantages include motion detection and online viewing of the camera, also it can record the video to an SD card on the camera or online so even if the camera is stolen you still have the footage, plus you don't need a PC running all the time to use it. Some are as cheap as $50 so it might be worth your money.

Same here. Bought a Yi home cam on Amazon for $30 and love it! App on your phone. As long as you’re connected to the internet, you can watch the baby. Our baby monitor had a laughable short range.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wuKVDb40AB9YW

Anyone have any specific success in getting either this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K?psc=1
or this:
https://www.amazon.com/Security-DIGOO-Surveillance-Wide-Angle-Detection/dp/B06X3R1H5M/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1492723549&sr=1-3&keywords=outdoor+wifi+camera

up and running on their Onhub?

Here

I got Yi Home cameras and some outdoor housings. Those two with extension cable and SD cards costs around $65 each. No subscription needed. I’ve had them up all year through snow, way below freezing temperatures and extreme heat with no issues. The housing I used is different, and it actually added a glare when the night vision is on, but my neighbor has the ring outdoor camera and out footage quality is extremely similar if not the same. Yi does make an outdoor camera, but it wasn’t out by the time I got this set up, but it works too well to replace


Camera - $35.99

Housing - $14.99

Extension Cable - $9.99

SD Card - $6.99

Sorry, but I don't use Instagram. I'll link the cameras here instead.

• This is the dome cam. We own one of these to monitor the driveway.
  
  
• This model basically has the same features and specs as the dome model. This one is smaller and can come out of the stand. Oh, and it's $31!
  
  P.S. The cam that caught all the orbs is the $31 model. They really are great cams for the price point.
  
  
  

YI 1080p Home Camera, Indoor 2.4G IP Security Surveillance System with Night Vision for Home/Office/Baby/Nanny/Pet Monitor with iOS, Android App - Cloud Service Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4b9gDbJHCN3PY

I really appreciate your concern. If I do catch him doing something weird I will make sure to act normal until I can move out, then go to the police. I'm sure I can handle it in a way that won't put me in danger.

The camera you suggested doesn't work for me because it doesn't ship to the US. What about this one YI 1080p Home Camera, Indoor 2.4G IP Security Surveillance System with 24/7 Emergency Response, Night Vision for Home/Office/Baby/Nanny/Pet Monitor with iOS, Android App - Cloud Service Available https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nBEvDb6XDXAXN

Definitely NTA. And might I suggest investing in one of these little cameras to prevent any further fuckery - or at least catch them in the act.

Second this, just get a cheap IP camera that will connect to your phone and/or a tablet. Like this:

YI 1080p Home Camera, Indoor Wireless IP Security Surveillance System with Night Vision for Home / Office / Baby / Pet Monitor with iOS, Android App - Cloud Service Available
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CW4AR9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_l8dHAbSDH8CG0