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Re: Discreet camera recommendation

2024-03-08T19:02:39+00:00

There IS powerline ethernet. I use the newer G.hn variants to get ethernet to places where I don't want to drill holes. Have a look here for TP-Link PG2400 type devices (UK). MUCH faster and a better connection than any of the older HomePlug AV/AV2 powerline adapters protocols. Recommended.

Statistics: Posted by TimG — Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:02 pm

Re: Discreet camera recommendation

2024-03-08T17:31:00+00:00

Honestly, haven’t thought much about it. Just wondering if there is an alternative that is neither WiFi nor hard wired. I guess there is really no answer to the WiFi scrambling issue other than hard wiring.

Statistics: Posted by krishkal — Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:31 pm

Re: Discreet camera recommendation

2024-03-07T19:42:30+00:00

BI5 works with IP cams and the odd analogue cam with the right card. Zigbee is a control protocol rather than a camera protocol - what do you have in mind ?

Statistics: Posted by TimG — Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:42 pm

Re: Discreet camera recommendation

2024-03-07T15:36:02+00:00

Hey @timg, the Tapo looks perfect for me, thanks for the pointer. That’s the kind of camera I was looking for: no PTZ, but “aimable”.

Interesting point about the WiFi scrambler, but wired is not practical for me. Would a potential alternative be Zigbee based cameras, or are those affected by WiFi scrambler as well?

Statistics: Posted by krishkal — Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:36 pm

Re: Discreet camera recommendation

2024-03-06T22:47:40+00:00

Interestingly I heard that criminals are now brining wifi scramblers with them on thefts to thwart cameras and alarms that are wifi based.

Statistics: Posted by HeneryH — Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:47 pm

Re: Discreet camera recommendation

2024-03-06T17:57:34+00:00

Rather difficult without knowing things like price range, fixed/ varifocal or ptz etc. Pogo has previously said:

If I might make a suggestion that would be nearly perfect for your situation at only $25 US, take a look at the TP-Link Tapo C110. An incredible camera for the price and is even ONVIF 20.06 conformant. A slightly older ONVIF version, but still legitimately an ONVIF device which makes it completely independent from any proprietary cloud support for its functionality. In other words, no Internet required to operate exclusively on a private LAN/WAN, but still provides p2p connectivity for direct remote access via their very nice little app when/if required. Otherwise, it operates exclusively on your LAN/WAN with no strings attached.

But what are your requirements ?

Statistics: Posted by TimG — Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:57 pm

Discreet camera recommendation

2024-03-04T23:56:33+00:00

Hi, can someone recommend a small sized camera that works with BI? Looking for something for indoor use that won’t look ugly. I need a WiFi capable one. Thanks!

Statistics: Posted by krishkal — Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:56 pm