eufy Security S220 SoloCam 2K Solar Wireless Outdoor Camera

KMan

Jun 12, 2023 1:05 PM

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Quote from firefox15

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I think you are trying to combine too many things. Once you start getting into the "real" security cameras at the high end, very few will have these features integrated.

Run something like Blue Iris to handle the monitoring, recording, and interface, and then just buy a nice RTSP camera that has PTZ.

Thanks, I'll look into this. I'm not really interested in cameras that lock you into their company's proprietary and inflexible ecosystem.

Plus the Kasa's image isn't that sharp and I wonder if it's truly 2k or interpolated.

firefox15

Jun 12, 2023 1:15 PM

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firefox15Jun 12, 2023 1:15 PM

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Thanks, I'll look into this. I'm not really interested in cameras that lock you into their company's proprietary and inflexible ecosystem.

Plus the Kasa's image isn't that sharp and I wonder if it's truly 2k or interpolated.

Yeah, I get it. I have run Blue Iris for years and it's great for getting a bunch of different brand cameras into a unified inferface. It's crazy powerful (probably too powerful and granular TBH), but from listening to your needs, it would probably do nice.

I personally run it on my home server with cheapo Amcrest PTZ cameras that were less than $50, but I think those were only 1080p. They probably have a 2k or 4k version out now?

nismos14

Jun 12, 2023 1:17 PM

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nismos14Jun 12, 2023 1:17 PM

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Installed one today, it does work wit homebase 2. No complaints, easy to set up

Did you add it to homebase 2 and confirm or did you add it as standalone?

EricL4229

Jun 12, 2023 1:54 PM

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EricL4229Jun 12, 2023 1:54 PM

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It doesn't seem to matter anyway. The police have stopped investigating these cases and arresting these people up because the DA's office has made it clear that they won't prosecute these crimes in the name of 'equitable justice.' I finally couldn't take knowing that I was paying tens of thousands of dollars in property taxes alone each year and getting literally nothing in return for it so I sold and bolted. The amount of people who came to our moving sale and told us they were jealous and wanted to move was astounding.

You get what you vote for...

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J03

Jun 12, 2023 1:58 PM

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J03Jun 12, 2023 1:58 PM

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You get what you vote for...

And then they move and vote for the same thing all over again, apparently under the assumption that it was the physical location rather than the governance that caused all the problems.

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AndriyU

Jun 12, 2023 2:29 PM

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AndriyUJun 12, 2023 2:29 PM

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Quote from nismos14

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Did you add it to homebase 2 and confirm or did you add it as standalone?

Great point, I have not tried to add it to the Home Base 2, its stand-alone for now

KMan

Jun 12, 2023 3:53 PM

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KManJun 12, 2023 3:53 PM

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Yeah, I get it. I have run Blue Iris for years and it's great for getting a bunch of different brand cameras into a unified inferface. It's crazy powerful (probably too powerful and granular TBH), but from listening to your needs, it would probably do nice.

I personally run it on my home server with cheapo Amcrest PTZ cameras that were less than $50, but I think those were only 1080p. They probably have a 2k or 4k version out now?

I've gotten so used and spoiled by free SW that it feels weird to pay for it these days, other than security SW. But it's actually not that much, $80 or so I think for the 64 camera version. Perhaps though there's something similar if less capable and allowing fewer cameras that's freeware or shareware, though. I'll look into it. I don't need anything too fancy, just 3-4 cameras tops in one interface, that can work with most cameras. I'm still learning about this technology, RTSP, etc., so I'll have to do some research. Also into cameras. I only really want one new one, a true 2k PTZ one to supplement my existing 1080P ones. Something just feels off about the Kasa.

KMan

Jun 12, 2023 4:05 PM

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KManJun 12, 2023 4:05 PM

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Quote from EricL4229

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Yeah LA is bad. My cousin lives in Bel Air and exactly as you said. Things happen including sticks ups in her neighbors driveway.

I live in a safer part of the country with less riff raff and a more reliable police force. I always wondered why LA had so few cops for such a large city. NYC metro we are used to having a reliable police force.

We've never had a break-in although the downstairs neighbors reported one a decade ago soon after they moved in (and I suspect that it was a staged one to get insurance as there were just too many inconsistencies and iffy details in their story and in the years since they've proven to be unethical, dishonest and unpleasant people with no visible steady means of support), living in a very safe residential part of NYC in an outer borough.

Worst crimes I know of are catalytic converter thefts, which happened to us and some neighbors over the past year. But I have heard of an upswing in break-ins and robberies recently. Police usually arrive within minutes here, no matter the reason for calling them. We've called them a number of times, once after my car's cat was stolen, once when there appeared to be a rabid raccoon walking around during the day, once when some old car parts were stolen from the driveway, and several time when we had incidents with said neighbors (very loud noise late at night they refused to stop making, petty theft). And once when I got hit by a car (thankfully not serious). Always arrive within minutes.

I can't imagine defending my home with a gun. It's one thing to have one and believe that you'll use it if necessary, and another thing entirely to actually use it. Putting aside the skills and poise required to use it properly, many people are going to have moral difficulties in shooting another person, even a robber, when it comes to it. (Makes me wonder if there are devices that look just like a gun and make a very convincing gunshot sound and even spark when "shot" but which fire nothing, to scare robbers and attackers, with perhaps a real gun at your side if that doesn't work.) I'd much rather be able to rely on a decent local PD and measures like alarms, security services and cameras.

jnyip

Jun 13, 2023 3:15 AM

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jnyipJun 13, 2023 3:15 AM

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Question to those who bought this.

Does the code work if you add another one to cart?

I ordered two and the code applied to both ($100 each).

firefox15

Jun 13, 2023 3:22 AM

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firefox15Jun 13, 2023 3:22 AM

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Quote from KMan

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I've gotten so used and spoiled by free SW that it feels weird to pay for it these days, other than security SW. But it's actually not that much, $80 or so I think for the 64 camera version. Perhaps though there's something similar if less capable and allowing fewer cameras that's freeware or shareware, though. I'll look into it. I don't need anything too fancy, just 3-4 cameras tops in one interface, that can work with most cameras. I'm still learning about this technology, RTSP, etc., so I'll have to do some research. Also into cameras. I only really want one new one, a true 2k PTZ one to supplement my existing 1080P ones. Something just feels off about the Kasa.

I get this is SlickDeals, but at a certain time your time has to be worth something. Yes, there are options like running them on your Synology if you have one. That works okay too. But again, you can get a Blue Iris license on eBay for like $50. Just buy it and move on with your life.

asterx

Jun 13, 2023 3:40 AM

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asterxJun 13, 2023 3:40 AM

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Any recommendations for installation for Texas? Would you install it where it would be under the sun during peak hours? I assuming that would greatly reduce life of the camera.

I have been using just battery ones that are hidden from direct sunlight, only charge them every 3-5 months. Paid about the same per camera,

nstarz

Jun 13, 2023 5:24 AM

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nstarzJun 13, 2023 5:24 AM

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Quote from jnyip

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I ordered two and the code applied to both ($100 each).

Two different orders?

jnyip

Jun 13, 2023 5:37 AM

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jnyipJun 13, 2023 5:37 AM

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Two different orders?

Same order, two cameras.

nstarz

Jun 13, 2023 8:15 AM

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nstarzJun 13, 2023 8:15 AM

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Quote from jnyip

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Same order, two cameras.

Can u see if it works on a second order?

chdy208

Jun 13, 2023 11:11 PM

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chdy208Jun 13, 2023 11:11 PM

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Can u see if it works on a second order?

It doesn't on my end. I switched to another Amazon account to place the order.

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