Strategic Security System – Self Monitored

I really want my home to have an amazing self monitored home security system. We seem to have a problem with people stealing from open cars and taking stuff outside peoples houses lately. I realize I can simply lock my doors and put stuff away. Thats why I have been fortunate. But I would also love to have an idea if someone is on my property and have video of them (as amazing as possible) when they do. I am willing to spend money to do this (its also a fun hobby) but dont have an idea how to get there.

Right now I have an amcrest PTZ camera out there with optical and digital zoom features. My neighbors love it since it helps find lost dogs and catch people on my property. I have no fences either so sensors are difficult. I would love something where i can get a sensor to figure out if anything is on my property and then have my PTZ camera turn to that size to track the object. With an open property in a community I’m curious how to handle this… and at night, cameras are not the best.

I have:
POE Cameras (ptz etc)
Open close sensors on doors and such
Home Assistant
Blue Iris and Xeoma (I paid for both in my journey)

Any help would be appreciated.

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April 16, 2025
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