Thieves, even the crackheads, specialise and their mates tell them what to do. So nothing is safe. I imagine there is a very short window of opportunity for police to find the ferals before your assets/personal items are gone forever.
I am looking into a camera that will let me know of an intrusion. Problem is that the photo/video must be good enough to identify the feral. Most images are poor quality. So far and I am not a tech head, one of these inside in a key spot should do the trick,
$249 no monthly fee and the power and internet router must be left on.
Motion and infrared, images within 1 minute and you can call the police - who will get there some time later but hopefully your photos (and the video if they haven't stolen the $249 security as well) might help to get some things back, or at least prove to insurance that someone got in and get the door/window repaired.
What thoughts?
-- Edited by Leo on Monday 6th of November 2017 05:42:32 PM
hako said
06:18 PM Nov 6, 2017
What happens if they turn the power off at the meter box or cut the phone line (very easy)?
Regards
-- Edited by hako on Monday 6th of November 2017 06:18:32 PM
the rocket said
06:51 PM Nov 6, 2017
Is this for caravans?
Eaglemax said
07:01 PM Nov 6, 2017
Its a good post for caravan owners leaving their homes so I think its valid.
I'd also buy half dozen fake exterior cameras. They're inexpensive and a red motion light comes on. A deterant, like a steering lock on a car is to a theif.
Barboots said
07:05 PM Nov 6, 2017
Bear in mind that you can expose your home network to security breach, as a considerable amount of these devices have less than stellar update support.
I run a home security DVR system, however it's on a totally separate network to our computers/mobiles/tablets. Consider this approach if you are adding one of these IP surveillance devices...
Leo said
08:03 PM Nov 6, 2017
Thinking of a house. Hoping to buy before setting off, and short trips still in the mix. But it could apply to a van. Where I am staying while some home stuff is being sorted (and is taking ages), thieves got past controlled security keyed gates and doors to steal a vehicle and loaded it with goodies at the same time. Police admit no chance of recovery of personal items and vehicle will be chopped or burned somewhere. No sign of break-in.
I reckon all that might have helped is a good image of the offenders.
To Denis, Good point. Maybe one outside camera watching the front and power board. But I am only thinking of one camera inside so I will take that chance. Also I don't know what happens when power is interrupted. Does it re-set?
Barboots, Yes I am worried about security. But some are worse than others. I am led to believe that the one suggested is better than most.
Eaglemax, Thanks I had forgotten about the false detectors.
Leo said
08:18 PM Nov 6, 2017
What about something like this?
"Blink Home Security Camera System for Your Smartphone with Motion Detection, HD Video, 2 Year Battery and Cloud Storage Included - 1 Camera Kit"
An internal camera is not going to help, once the intruder is in your home is ransacked and goods stolen. Better off upgrading locks etc and perhaps using some dummy cameras outside that are visible from the street.
As an insurance claims manager I have seen a lot of gimmicks that don't reduce losses when people break and enter.
Leo said
02:40 PM Nov 7, 2017
Gus1949 wrote:
An internal camera is not going to help, once the intruder is in your home is ransacked and goods stolen. Better off upgrading locks etc and perhaps using some dummy cameras outside that are visible from the street.
As an insurance claims manager I have seen a lot of gimmicks that don't reduce losses when people break and enter.
Thanks, it is very useful to a get a claims manager's view. I might put the security camera on the back burner for a while, considering Barboots' observations on security (hacking exposure) as well.
Thieves, even the crackheads, specialise and their mates tell them what to do. So nothing is safe. I imagine there is a very short window of opportunity for police to find the ferals before your assets/personal items are gone forever.
I am looking into a camera that will let me know of an intrusion. Problem is that the photo/video must be good enough to identify the feral. Most images are poor quality. So far and I am not a tech head, one of these inside in a key spot should do the trick,
http://www.cammy.com/au/get-started/
$249 no monthly fee and the power and internet router must be left on.
Motion and infrared, images within 1 minute and you can call the police - who will get there some time later but hopefully your photos (and the video if they haven't stolen the $249 security as well) might help to get some things back, or at least prove to insurance that someone got in and get the door/window repaired.
What thoughts?
-- Edited by Leo on Monday 6th of November 2017 05:42:32 PM
What happens if they turn the power off at the meter box or cut the phone line (very easy)?
Regards
-- Edited by hako on Monday 6th of November 2017 06:18:32 PM
Is this for caravans?
I reckon all that might have helped is a good image of the offenders.
To Denis, Good point. Maybe one outside camera watching the front and power board. But I am only thinking of one camera inside so I will take that chance. Also I don't know what happens when power is interrupted. Does it re-set?
Barboots, Yes I am worried about security. But some are worse than others. I am led to believe that the one suggested is better than most.
Eaglemax, Thanks I had forgotten about the false detectors.
"Blink Home Security Camera System for Your Smartphone with Motion Detection, HD Video, 2 Year Battery and Cloud Storage Included - 1 Camera Kit"
au.pcmag.com/blink-wireless-home-security-camera-system
Camera not terrific.
An internal camera is not going to help, once the intruder is in your home is ransacked and goods stolen. Better off upgrading locks etc and perhaps using some dummy cameras outside that are visible from the street.
As an insurance claims manager I have seen a lot of gimmicks that don't reduce losses when people break and enter.
Thanks, it is very useful to a get a claims manager's view. I might put the security camera on the back burner for a while, considering Barboots' observations on security (hacking exposure) as well.