Researching daughters condo security options

[blackxacto]

She wants both front and backdoor/backyard over the porch fence camera, visible and alarmed via WIFI. I don't like having to always replace batteries in these devices, rather have them electrified, but have never owned any type of system. What do any of you advise?

 

[glenthompson]

I’ve been using a Ring doorbell for some time and quite happy with it. My wife says it gives her a much better sense of security. We’re between houses right now but when we find our next place I’m considering the Ring camera/floodlight.

 

[Prorege1]

We use the Google nest cameras, easy to use over wifi including remote access.

 

[blackxacto]

Do you users of these cameras rent cloud space to store your videos taken by the secuity cameras? Do you use batteries in the devices or are they plugged into an electric outlet? If batteries, how long do batteries last in these devices?

 

[Prorege1]

They need to be connected to a power cable, we do rent cloud space. We also have the Google nest hub max where the (indoor) camera is used in conjunction with the others. As mentioned setup is easy:

 

[glenthompson]

Ring doorbell can be battery or hard wired to regular doorbell transformer. Depending on sensitivity and activity battery charge lasts 3-6 months. Takes up to 10 hours to recharge but you can always purchase a spare and just swap them out. If I had a floodlight camera I would only have it hardwired.

 

[JamesMike]

Several of the devices mentioned are adequate but don't forget to establish a last line of defense in the condo, normally the bedroom. A good lock, research the one that fits her needs or if she doesn't like locks a simple door wedge will give her extra time to contact law enforcement.

 

[Apple fanboy]

Several of the devices mentioned are adequate but don't forget to establish a last line of defense in the condo, normally the bedroom. A good lock, research the one that fits her needs or if she doesn't like locks a simple door wedge will give her extra time to contact law enforcement.

On a cheap standard internal door would that really help? I've just had solid oak internal doors fitted in our place, but the ones I took out where so lightweight. They had cardboard honeycomb between to sheets of this hardboard. One good kick and you'd be through.

 

[JamesMike]

We have tested various doors of all types, a door wedge placed in the direct line of the doorknob will delay enter in cheap doors, not a lot, but any delay is better than no delay. Also adding a peephole to the bedroom door will let you access the situation if you think an intruder has entered your home.