Home security camera questions?

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mb82

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#315358 6-Jul-2024 21:13

I am looking for battery powered outdoor security cameras. I was looking at eufy 2c pro but I understand it needs the homebase to work.

Promblem is I already have an extra wifi access point due to size of house, so I don't see all cameras getting wifi range to the homebase as I understand that is how it works.

So I guess I want cameras that work direct with wifi and do not need a homebase but I also don't like subscription fees. Does such a thing exist?

yann

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#3257026 6-Jul-2024 21:25

I think there are some other Eufy cameras which don't require a Homebase and will connect directly to wifi. I think they're mainly the Solocam series. I have a S340 which also has a solar panel, and that has been good. I do have mine connected to a Homebase as it adds extra features/functionality, but you don't need to have it connected to one. But I think there are a number of other Eufy units that work independently of a Homebase. I think most will also work without subscription fees, though Eufy do offer some paid plans for cloud access I understand.

Yann

Daynger

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#3257078 7-Jul-2024 11:18

Google Nest connects to your wifi rather than a home base unit.

So check them out

scuwp

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#3257087 7-Jul-2024 11:50

I have Eufy 2c. Can't recommend. Motion detection is very hit and miss. I personally wouldn't bother with wireless at all. I will be updating to a wired POE system like Reolink. Installation is more work but I would prefer 24/7 recording so even if you don't get any alerts you have confidence whatever happens is recorded at least.

Lazy is such an ugly word, I prefer to call it selective participation

RunningMan

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#3257088 7-Jul-2024 11:57

Battery powered and wifi just don't mix. Wifi is too power hungry to be connected all the time so you get lag issues as the camera reconnects when it needs to. If you absolutely have go go battery powered then a propietry wireless connection to it's own base station is usually a better solution (like Eufy).