Wireless IP CCTV Cameras

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CrashAndBurn

668 posts

Ultimate Geek

#245192 23-Jan-2019 10:29

I currently live in an apartment and would like to install a couple of CCTV cameras. What I am looking for can be plugged to mains BUT should be able to connect to the internet wirelessly e.g. not LAN. Any recommendation is highly appreciated. I have considered this https://www.mi-store.co.nz/product/QDJ4041GL/Mi-Home-Security-Camera but missed out on their opening sale. Is it any good or any other model?

RunningMan

8953 posts

Uber Geek

#2166061 23-Jan-2019 10:34

That's only got WiFi connectivity, so is still going to connect to your LAN.

If you want something not on your LAN, you'll probably need to get a 3G/4G router to go with it.

CrashAndBurn

668 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2166070 23-Jan-2019 10:54

RunningMan:

That's only got WiFi connectivity, so is still going to connect to your LAN.

If you want something not on your LAN, you'll probably need to get a 3G/4G router to go with it.

I thought you can connect it to the home wifi router wirelessly then view from an app? Or did I get it wrong?

robjg63

4096 posts

Uber Geek

Subscriber

#2166090 23-Jan-2019 11:18

CrashAndBurn:

RunningMan:

That's only got WiFi connectivity, so is still going to connect to your LAN.

If you want something not on your LAN, you'll probably need to get a 3G/4G router to go with it.

I thought you can connect it to the home wifi router wirelessly then view from an app? Or did I get it wrong?

No - you didnt get it wrong.

You want wifi cameras and dont want to connect them with a cable - That seems clear enough.

Runningman is being a bit pedantic in that wifi connections still connect to you Local Area Network - or maybe thought you wanted a completely standalone system..

How about wyzecams https://www.wyzecam.com/

You would need to buy them via amazon.com as wyze dont ship to NZ but Amazon do.

I bought a couple late last year - pretty neat little things - work well.

EDIT: Yep - You can access them remotely. They have an SD card for local recording and automatically upload 'events' to a cloud for up to 14 days - free.

No ongoing costs.

Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it himself - A. H. Weiler

RunningMan

8953 posts

Uber Geek

#2166115 23-Jan-2019 11:33

robjg63:[snip]

Runningman is being a bit pedantic in that wifi connections still connect to you Local Area Network - or maybe thought you wanted a completely standalone system..

Yep, thought you were meaning it was remote from your LAN, so out of WiFi range, hence needing a 3G/4G connection. If it's in WiFi range, that's a whole lot easier.

CrashAndBurn

668 posts

Ultimate Geek

#2166116 23-Jan-2019 11:38

@robjg63 thanks. will look into that one.

So my plan is to get at least 2 and connect them wirelessly to my home router and be able to view it remotely. Best if there is a movement sensor that can alert me close to real time. Also if it can be scheduled e.g. only record when I want to.

mouarg

58 posts

Master Geek

#2166117 23-Jan-2019 11:38

No - you didnt get it wrong.

You want wifi cameras and dont want to connect them with a cable - That seems clear enough.

Runningman is being a bit pedantic in that wifi connections still connect to you Local Area Network - or maybe thought you wanted a completely standalone system..

How about wyzecams https://www.wyzecam.com/

You would need to buy them via amazon.com as wyze dont ship to NZ but Amazon do.

I bought a couple late last year - pretty neat little things - work well.

EDIT: Yep - You can access them remotely. They have an SD card for local recording and automatically upload 'events' to a cloud for up to 14 days - free.

No ongoing costs.

Looks very similar to a Mi XiaoFang.