Wireless, Battery powered security camera

50Twuncle

Are there any recommended models of Wireless, Battery Powered security cameras ?
The problem, as I see it, is battery life ?

ballyblack

I use Arlo. I only switch them on away from home so batteries last about 6 months


no ongoing charges

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arlo-Wireless-Security-Detection-Included/dp/B00TDNYNP8/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=arlo&qid=1575905250&sr=8-13


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50Twuncle

ballyblack wrote: »

I use Arlo. I only switch them on away from home so batteries last about 6 months
no ongoing charges

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arlo-Wireless-Security-Detection-Included/dp/B00TDNYNP8/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=arlo&qid=1575905250&sr=8-13
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Do these cameras work "through" double glazing - I mean the movement detector - we have a conservatory by a path
I am interested in what happens on our property at night but don't want to lose an expensive camera
They appear problematic from user reports ?
Do they store images locally or via a hub ?
Are the batteries rechargeable or not ?
How do they last 6 months of use ?
Cost of replacement batteries (if not rechargeable)?

neilmcl

50Twuncle wrote: »

Do these cameras work "through" double glazing - I mean the movement detector - we have a conservatory by a path
I am interested in what happens on our property at night but don't want to lose an expensive camera
They appear problematic from user reports ?
Do they store images locally or via a hub ?
Are the batteries rechargeable or not ?
How do they last 6 months of use ?
Cost of replacement batteries (if not rechargeable)?

Arlo or Blink XT. The batteries, which are rechargeable last for months. No, they're not good at using behind a window, you have to install them correctly outside as intended.

The footage is stored via the cloud and the reason the batteries can last so long is simply because the camera is only active for short periods of time, when tripped, they're not filming all the time.

EssexExile

neilmcl wrote: »

Arlo or Blink XT. The batteries, which are rechargeable last for months.

I didn't think Blink used rechargeable batteries, there's nothing in the paperwork about recharging & no charger supplied.

neilmcl

EssexExile wrote: »

I didn't think Blink used rechargeable batteries, there's nothing in the paperwork about recharging & no charger supplied.

You're quite correct, Blink uses non-rechargeable Lithium AA batteries which should last up to 2 years according to their specs.

EssexExile

neilmcl wrote: »

You're quite correct, Blink uses non-rechargeable Lithium AA batteries which should last up to 2 years according to their specs.

Thanks, I'll let you know how long they last!

that

50Twuncle wrote: »

Do these cameras work "through" double glazing - I mean the movement detector - we have a conservatory by a path
I am interested in what happens on our property at night but don't want to lose an expensive camera

One workaround is to get a camera where in the firmware you can switch off the internal ir LEDs to stop internal reflections from the glass. Outside put one or two halogen type led lights with a proximity sensor (pir or microwave) on them to light up outside.

50Twuncle

OK the Arlo appears to be poor reliability of you check amazon reports

neilmcl

50Twuncle wrote: »

OK the Arlo appears to be poor reliability of you check amazon reports

You can deduce anything, none of it particularly reliable, by reading Amazon reviews.

50Twuncle

The Arlo - does it require a monthly subscription ?
How does it send mobile alerts ? via a SIM ?
Again - at what cost ?
There are so many potential pit falls in getting a security system set up and I want to make sure that I get it right - first time