Wyze is fine for monitoring but not security, I found out when my neighbors car was broken into and we couldn't get plate information from like 30feet away. Also the lenses can't stand up to regular sun exposure, I have a spot on the lens where the sun hits it head on in the early morning.
I considered many options.
Reolink was good for me because there's no subscription involved. There's an app on my phone, there's a decent desktop app, and you can have a bunch of cameras.
I opted for the battery powered cameras, they need charging about once every 60-75 days. But that was more convenient than running wire. You could install them to trees or wherever you want on your property.
It's been a couple years using them, zero complaints.
I've got the older version [of the Duo 2](https://reolink.com/product/reolink-duo-poe/).
Another vote for Ubiquiti, it's what I went with at home.
You'll need a few things to start with one of their systems:
[Cloud Key+](https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-cameras-nvrs/products/uck-g2-plus) - Basically a controller/NVR for the cameras. Comes with 1TB drive
[Cameras](https://store.ui.com/us/en?category=all-cameras-nvrs) - Pick the ones you want. They range in price from $130 to $2500. I have a 2 G3's and 1 G4 Bullet Cameras. I think they are pretty solid cameras
[POE Switch](https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-switching/collections/pro-ultra/products/usw-ultra-210w) - The cameras and CloudKey+ unit are all powered over ethernet, so you need a switch that has the capability to power all of it.
Network cable - Go with CAT 6a, you'll need to run ethernet/network cabling from all your cameras back to the switch. And also from your POE switch to your primary router/switch/hub/modem
Optional - UPS/Battery Backup plug the POE switch into an battery backup so it stays on for a little while in case of a power outage.
It seems overwhelming when you are starting out. Especially when you know you need to run wires to all of it. But it's not too bad really.
Thanks for the thorough write up
I looked at it and it seems like you might also want to buy a viewport.
It seems like ui.com makes the highest quality parts.
I felt like I was able to get one of the Chinese options for less than half the price. The only to figure out is if the quality is good enough for a suburban yard at night.
Whatever you do get wired POE cameras. I really like ubiquiti.
Thanks. Yeah. Definitely want poe
Thanks. Yeah. Definitely want poe. Did you consider any of their competitors
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I have a wyze. It's fine for indoors but doesn't work for a recording set up.
Wyze is fine for monitoring but not security, I found out when my neighbors car was broken into and we couldn't get plate information from like 30feet away. Also the lenses can't stand up to regular sun exposure, I have a spot on the lens where the sun hits it head on in the early morning.
Big fan of my Reolink cameras. They'd do everything you're asking. Cheap, easy to install, decent app, good quality video.
Thanks. Did you consider any of their competition
I considered many options. Reolink was good for me because there's no subscription involved. There's an app on my phone, there's a decent desktop app, and you can have a bunch of cameras. I opted for the battery powered cameras, they need charging about once every 60-75 days. But that was more convenient than running wire. You could install them to trees or wherever you want on your property. It's been a couple years using them, zero complaints. I've got the older version [of the Duo 2](https://reolink.com/product/reolink-duo-poe/).
Another vote for Ubiquiti, it's what I went with at home. You'll need a few things to start with one of their systems: [Cloud Key+](https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-cameras-nvrs/products/uck-g2-plus) - Basically a controller/NVR for the cameras. Comes with 1TB drive [Cameras](https://store.ui.com/us/en?category=all-cameras-nvrs) - Pick the ones you want. They range in price from $130 to $2500. I have a 2 G3's and 1 G4 Bullet Cameras. I think they are pretty solid cameras [POE Switch](https://store.ui.com/us/en/pro/category/all-switching/collections/pro-ultra/products/usw-ultra-210w) - The cameras and CloudKey+ unit are all powered over ethernet, so you need a switch that has the capability to power all of it. Network cable - Go with CAT 6a, you'll need to run ethernet/network cabling from all your cameras back to the switch. And also from your POE switch to your primary router/switch/hub/modem Optional - UPS/Battery Backup plug the POE switch into an battery backup so it stays on for a little while in case of a power outage. It seems overwhelming when you are starting out. Especially when you know you need to run wires to all of it. But it's not too bad really.
Thanks for the thorough write up I looked at it and it seems like you might also want to buy a viewport. It seems like ui.com makes the highest quality parts. I felt like I was able to get one of the Chinese options for less than half the price. The only to figure out is if the quality is good enough for a suburban yard at night.