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What hardware and software do you use for home surveillance? (lemmy.crimedad.work)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'd like to set up three or four cameras on the exterior of my house, but I'm not sure where to start with this project. Ideally, these cameras would get power over Ethernet and record to a hard drive in my house that I could access remotely with a decent user interface. If the system could notify me when movement is detected that would be ideal as well. I don't like the idea of using a Google, Amazon, or similar product because I don't want to pay a subscription and I want to have control of the footage. What are you using that more or less accomplishes what I've described?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I've been using and recommending Unifi Protect for friends. It's self-hosted and your video data is saved locally. The cameras require the Unifi Protect NVR or Cloud Key. For friends that are not overly technical, I've found it's quite easy for them to understand and use, while avoiding subscriptions.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

That sounds expensive? Just browsing the unifi site, and looking at one camera is $300. I'm trying to get away from my Blink and Ring systems due to privacy issues, but that's a tough pill to swallow! Either way, with the way things are going, I want off of Blink and Ring and want something self hosted myself.