Elite Floodlight WiFi

While I think you’re getting great advice here, consider cross-posting to r/homesecurity Here’s what I would do: Install motion sensor floodlights outside - or replace cameras with something like Reolink’s that have built in floodlights, sirens and 2-way talk If you get new cameras installed, get th

Some random thoughts for you: You can get battery powered motion lights. I had one that lasted 2 years on D cell batteries, for example. Note that they may not be very bright and they do require battery swaps or similar. Getting actual power is much more ideal. Fake cameras can be a deterrent, but m

Don't know much about Ubiquiti nowadays. Had it years ago, then it crapped out so I moved on to Reolink I like reolink much better, especially since i can store the videos on my NAS. I know the website says it integrates with Google Assistant... but I don't use that either. It does have what you wan

Yeah my house has a few reolink floodlight cams and all the video is local and I have a little bit of code that manages the lights and capture video on alerts and stuff. They're very good gear in terms of being straight forward and not requiring any third-party services. It all depends what you're m

First of all, the change you are doing is incredibly massive. The difference between Ring and Reolink is basically the difference between dog doo doo and gold. But you will understand what I mean when you get the cameras up and running. The only thing you might miss from Ring is the rich notificatio

Detering a theft beats preventing an actual theft IMHO. Psychology. You want them to pick a different target. You can get cheap-enough Reolink PTZ cameras - ones that move - so the theif really knows and feels they are being watched. Have it set up so the floodlight on the camera turns on when a per

Reolink flood cameras give you the ability to select the brightness of flood lights, from 0 to 100. If you can I'd recommend the PoE Duo Flood but if wiring is an issue you can go with the Solar/battery flood. Put an SD card in one of these and not only will have you a deterrent with the light, you'

That was mine too after having a couple things stolen, bikes included, at my old large apartment building. Also gotta love that management installed 'hidden' cameras in the storage area because, quote, 'we don't want tenants to think there's a theft problem.' At my current place I've had some...trou

I concur with the comments cautioning about poison or embedded objects. My Reolink cameras and NVR record 24x7, sends me alerts, has built in sirens, floodlights and 2-way talk with no subscription. Not super cheap but less than your vet bill would be.

I'm a fan of the Reolink line. Almost any of the Duo Floodlight models will do what you want, and with an SD card onboard it'll record even if someone manages to mess with WiFi, so you can retrieve the recording later. I do recommend PoE and an NVR, though. The Elite is another option.