Security camera system

[encorehunter]

That's about the best I could do with the store being open.

[asystejs]

How many kilos are under that desk?

[Irving]

Are napkins measured in kilos?

[def90]

It's an old analog camera system, the LaView device is the recorder, in the recorder setup there will be a section to setup and change your passwords as well as set the network IP address.

For remote viewing you will likely just need to use a web browser and then enter in the external IP address of your home. The router in your home will need to have port forwarding for most likely port 80 setup to forward from the WAN side of the router to the IP address of the LaView device.

[bradbn4]

I am going to say follow def90 advice.

Yep analog device...depending on your budget you might want to upgrade the hardware to get better quality video. However, if it is doing the job the way you want it - - no real requirement to do anything.

With the age of the hardware it will be harder to upgrade with new old stock on video cameras. Network cable; so getting it to the outside word is 'possible'. USB ports would indicate either mice /keyboard support - or possible external hard drive access. Looks like dip switches next to what I think might be power input. You might be able to find a user's manual to help with some of the technical questions.

[encorehunter]

There are 150 napkins per package, so there should be around 3 kilos there. Lol

As for the cameras, it sounds like they are not the best and the are outdated. Any suggestions on a new system that has around 10 cameras. The furthest view is about 80 feet. I would like 5 indoor cameras and 4-5 outdoor. I believe all are hardwired now except maybe one. The furthest from the computer is about 75 feet.
I would like to stay in a budget of no more that $2500.

[arbol]

Here's their website, potentially you can call and get technical support?

https://www.laviewsecurity.com/

As others have said, it's analog, which is fine, if you are okay with the picture quality being recorded, etc. There is a VGA device connected, which I will assume is the local monitor, which is what should show you what it is currently recording, etc.

There is an RJ45 ethernet connection to it, so likely it has an IP address that you can browse to for management. The folks at laview security can help you with a manual, etc., and/or the management login and password details, etc.

If they can't help you I can take a look and look for the manual, etc. just let me know.

[asystejs]

If you are willing to rewire using PowerOverEthernet

https://reolink.com/

I will probably use their POE cameras with a PC and BlueIris this fall when I install cameras around the house.

I have been testing a Reolink Argus 2 wireless camera for a couple weeks
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GBRV8W5
Video quality and low light performance is good.

It is currently mounted on a pole about 120 feet away from the WiFi access point.
I get motion notifications on my iPhone, even away from home, and can view the camera from anywhere using the iPhone app.
You can view live feed or check historic motion clips that the camera stores on a microSD card.
I only have the motion trigger active at night from 7pm to 6am.
The BlueIris system would record 24/7

[FoxtArt]

BlueIris does need some configuration but is incredible flexible. If you are a complete technophile I wouldn't recommend it (fall back to 24/7 digital DVR). But if you are somewhat comfortable figuring out something on a computer, it wouldn't be hard. It works with almost all USB cameras and POE (power over ethernet - just needs a router that can power everything, and then you only need one single network cable to each camera, no separate power cable or accomodation).

There are POE cameras that can be had in the sub $30 range that are excellent. You can also reuse old web cameras and extend those using USB extension cables up to 100' or so.

I use BI at home with some 20x PTZ cameras (SUNBA) and a mixture of various other POE. It's nice being able to get plates 300 yards away

[fitz19d]

This looks interesting, have 5 acres, maybe throw this up on top of shop or a large pole?

Limited-time deal: Foscam HT2 1080p Outdoor 2.4g/5gHz WiFi PTZ IP Camera, 4X Optical Zoom Pan Tilt Security Surveillance Speed Dome, 2-Way Audio with Mic & Speaker, 165ft Night Vision, CMOS Image Sensor, IP66 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08H1W23KW...FQ2CWHYC0S4PFH

Course might have to but into their system, not sure how easy to integrate.


I have nothing currently. Want to get door cams, one for parking pad area, and a laser trip for the driveway. Suggestions?