Home Security - CCTV

[Skullcruncher]

Hi Guys, we are looking at getting some CCTV at our house as I am tired of people stealing my shoes, taps and other things from our front and back yard.

Any recommendations on DIY or getting a professional in to do the job?

[Bartrim]

Hire Chuck Norris.:D

[Skullcruncher]

Hire Chuck Norris.:D

Was thinking steven segal, but maybe not in his current state :D

[Bartrim]

Was thinking steven segal, but maybe not in his current state :D

I think he is at 5FDP's house :p

[Deonasis]

I recently bought a camera from http://www.lightinthebox.com as we were getting our bar fridge raided. Work out what features you want and see what they have got.

[griffin]

Trip wires and tazers, so strong they'll never be able to reproduce and inflict the world with their offspring. :p

[5FDP]

Get a home security assessment done. I believe companies like Lockwood offer this service. Even if you don't end up buying any of their products, you should get some great free advice from them.


Was thinking steven segal, but maybe not in his current state :D

It happens to us all eventually ;) :o He can still kick ass though, and he's 62!


I think he is at 5FDP's house :p

SHHHHHH....

[Fungal Infection]

We've got CCTV at our house which is linked to our internet/phone line so if the camera is tripped, it sends a warning via txt to our mobiles and then, using an app, we can access the cameras from our smart phones. All up, cost about $2500 for 8 cameras, the DVR unit and installation.

[Skullcruncher]

We've got CCTV at our house which is linked to our internet/phone line so if the camera is tripped, it sends a warning via txt to our mobiles and then, using an app, we can access the cameras from our smart phones. All up, cost about $2500 for 8 cameras, the DVR unit and installation.

Cool, that's what were thinking but with 4 cameras - get it done right first time. Do you get overloaded with texts when birds/cars set off the cameras?

[Skullcruncher]

Get a home security assessment done. I believe companies like Lockwood offer this service. Even if you don't end up buying any of their products, you should get some great free advice from them.


Good idea, CCTV is supposed to deter the lowlifes, but could it possibly work in reverse, that they see the camera and think there must be some good stuff in there?

[Fungal Infection]

Cool, that's what were thinking but with 4 cameras - get it done right first time. Do you get overloaded with texts when birds/cars set off the cameras?

No, its not that sensitive. The cameras react only when there is significant movement - you can change the settings to the level of sensitivity you prefer. This makes it better for pet owners such as myself since our dog would always trip the camera. Not entirely sure how it works but our dog wont set off the camera but my 3 year old daughter does. Ours are also linked to our sensor lights too so all the outdoor lights come on if there is a disturbance.

[G1Optimal]

Good idea, CCTV is supposed to deter the lowlifes, but could it possibly work in reverse, that they see the camera and think there must be some good stuff in there?

I have actually heard on the a year or so back that someone kept gettting surveillance cameras being paranoid about his security and had a home invasion demading money which he didnt have (dont worry hes alive to tell the story)

So it can happen you just have to be descrete on where you put the cameras as by the look of his he had them in full view of everyone and his place looked like a fort or something

[Skullcruncher]

I have actually heard on the a year or so back that someone kept gettting surveillance cameras being paranoid about his security and had a home invasion demading money which he didnt have (dont worry hes alive to tell the story)

So it can happen you just have to be descrete on where you put the cameras as by the look of his he had them in full view of everyone and his place looked like a fort or something

Scary, well if anyone takes a look at our TV they will be able to tell there is no money in the house! :D

[Demonac]

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Are your stolen shoes here? (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-16/thousands-of-shoes-found-by-police-at-kilsyth-home/6323042)

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[Skullcruncher]

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Are your stolen shoes here? (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-16/thousands-of-shoes-found-by-police-at-kilsyth-home/6323042)

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Whoa! There must be another one in the west!

[autobreadticon]

Trip wires and tazers, so strong they'll never be able to reproduce and inflict the world with their offspring. :p

yes trip wires that releases black mambas from a hiden ceiling compartment

[Megatran]

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Are your stolen shoes here? (http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-16/thousands-of-shoes-found-by-police-at-kilsyth-home/6323042)

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Saw that on tv today. The tv news clip states you can reclaim your shoes, but would you want to?