Build Your Own DIY Home Surveillance System With These Wireless Indoor Security Cameras
Imagine being Joel Goodson today? That rager would have been shut down in a minute with today’s DIY home surveillance. Of course, dancing in his underwear may have earned him millions of views on YouTube.
Wireless security cameras today are truly effective at home monitoring. They are simple to set up, and let you easily keep a close eye on that Nanny of yours. No longer do you need a pricey service like ADT to feel safe. Today, if you are looking to keep an eye on your Airbnb guest or you want to know when the kids get home -or you just want to tell the dog to get off the couch - wireless security cameras have you covered.
So if you’re a homeowner or renter and want to add a safeguard at home, you’ll be in good hands with one the following five wireless security cameras.
From the folks who brought you the Nest thermometer, comes the Nest Cam. It’s truly portable, allowing you to place it anywhere using a magnetic stand. You get 24/7 live streaming and no worries over dead batteries. The Nest Cam has 130° wide-angle view so you can see everything, and with night vision you can see anything even in the pitch dark. The Nest Cam will send you alerts and a photo of an event when activity is detected. The Nest can also save up to 30 days of continuous activity history in the cloud. Nest also has a cool feature called Nest Aware that allows you to speed through recorded video in seconds to find the exact moment you need. With two-way audio, you the Nest lets you talk and listen through the app.
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Oco HD Wi-Fi Home Monitoring Camera
The Oco HD Wi-Fi Home Monitoring Camera sets up straight from your smartphone and works with up to 16 different devices, with no PC or hub required. You can view continuous live streaming and HD quality video over the app, or you can capture moments with cloud recording to save and share. We like that Oco has a unique self-learning motion and noise detection system that enables the it to understand specific motions or noises in your home and avoid false alarms. Other features include night vision, two-way audio so you can hear and speak to anyone in your home, and enterprise level security. Integrate with IFTTT and your Oco will connect to a variety of apps in two clicks. For instance, you can make Oco camera automatically turn off when you come home.
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Guardzilla Indoor HD Wifi Security Camera
The Guardzilla Indoor HD Wifi Security Camera is ready to go in five minutes out of the box. For just $99 and no monthly fees you’ll have a complete monitoring system for your home. You’ll get high definition quality video any time of the day with up to six people allowed to monitor the device. With the system properly armed, you’ll get alerts on your phone when motion is detected. It also has two-way audio so that you can both listen in and broadcast your voice through your smartphone. You can even set an ear piercing 100-decibel siren to scare off intruders.
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The Vimtag VT 361 is a good looking silver device that tracks just about any activity. First, the device records in crystal clear 720HD video. With motion detection, you can set the device to alert you of any activity in the house. Night vision allows you to see activity in complete darkness, and two-way audio allows you both hear and tell that dog of yours to get off the couch. It’s also got a remote tilt/pan control to see all angles of the house. The camera records the feed directly to an SD card, and you can access the feed using your Vimtag App. The Vimtag VT 361 does require wired power and a Wi-Fi signal to work.
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Arlo Security System – 2 Wire-Free HD Cameras
With the Arlo system, you get two wire free cameras to get the exact shot you need whether inside or out. The Arlo Security System – 2 Wire-Free HD Cameras capture clips and send you alerts round-the-clock whether you are home or away. The Arlo only records and alerts when motion is detected to save battery power. The Arlo cameras use a sensor to detects changes in heat, so when the weather is warmer, it will increase the motion sensitivity level to compensate. You can watch the HD quality video from your computer, smartphone or any device using Arlo’s free app. The patented 100% wire free design means you can discreetly place the cameras with their magnetic mounts anywhere. Night vision allows you to see anything even in complete darkness. Get customized alerts in real time or notifications on your app while home or away.
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