Hi. I’ve been using Blue Iris for a few years. It’s been very stable but I was never happy with the their dated UI, app, configurations, AI and Home Assistant integration. I am using CodeprojectAI for for AI detection and Pushover for notifications. I have 6 5442/T54IR (v1) cameras + Eufy cameras as a backup. I was hoping that v6 would make it much better but it seems to be pretty much the same as v5. I am looking for an alternative.

My expectations are: – low cost (ideally no subscription or <$50 per year) – stable 24/7 recording – easy and stable AI setup – user-friendly UI and app – Home Assistant integration – integration with POE cameras and Eufy wifi cameras

My hardware is a ThinkCentre M920s with: – Windows 11 Pro – Intel i7-8700 – 16GB RAM – 512GB SSD + 4GB HDD + 6GB HDD

Scrypted seems to be perfect and very user friendly but I’m not sure how well it handles AI detection. It’s also a bit too expensive for my taste since it would be $60/yr (not sure if I would have to pay additional $10 per wifi camera). Frigate doesn’t seem to be better than BI.

Is Scrypted really worth it? Or maybe there’s some better alternative?

So I’ve owned a IP2M-841B for about 6 years now. I do like this camera, but lately the camera is constantly restarting, and it’s spooked me and my partner a couple times thinking someone somehow got the login for it and we’re watching us. I was thinking of buying a newer model of it since they dont support my model anymore, but the price is about $70. In my search I’ve seen an Amcrest ASH21-B, which supposedly has ai detection, but the price is $30. Anyone ever use this model and can tell me about the quality/night vision/wifi power?

Hey y’all,

Looking to shop around for a new ADC partner to work with.

I switched away from a local partner due to multiple instances between personal and professional interactions with them being not great.

Moved to Link Interactive for the past couple of years, It’s been okay, but looking to find out if anyone has better vendors they can suggest to work with, I’ve had some privacy concerns.

Mostly I’m just looking for a partner with a decent support team, that can also help with product recommendations when I’m looking to change stuff up and their solution to support issues not being to just throw money at it, especially when it’s not necessary.

i’m in a bldg low floor 700sqft apt, so i am not worried about anyone breaking in thru my common hallway 30″ fire door (and i am meticulous about keeping it locked and never misplace my keys). i am only concerned with the often unlocked double hunt windows that someone from the street could push up and open, climb inside, etc.

what i want to do is put sensors at the window, but also sensors inside the apt that will know i’m inside home doing normal stuff, and logically deduce that it need not worry about the window sensors – until those inside sensors no longer detect i am home. i’m aware i may need to put interior sensors in more places around my home to detect my presence (movement, heat signature, whatever) than window intrusion sensors, but that is fine… the fewer false alarms the better. i would rather NOT have to carry an key fob that tells the system i’m home or not, but i could do it that way if it reduces false alarms and/or overall costs.

does such a diy installed kit system exist? what is the brand and model and where can i find one. i don’t need anything fancy that calls my app, or some human monitor, just activate some high decibel horn and strobe light to scare that burgler away. i don’t mind if it works over BT or Wifi or Radio, and i am willing to low volt wire if needed. i have plenty of AC outlets where they may be needed to power everything everywhere.

my main objective is that the system activates and deactivates without me even having to think about it. i come in or out the door, or anywhere inside my apt, it ignores my windows (so i can open and close them while home) and if i’m not home at all, it knows to take any prolonged movement, vibration or heat change at the window seriously and sound the alert device until that sensor is no longer being disturbed. i don’t mind paying extra for good quality so i don’t suffer a lot of false positives, like guest of wind, or the sun comes out or a truck rolls by…

So, a guy is coming by checking our car doors. And he’s doing it almost exactly 4 weeks apart each time. This is a condo, 6 units, all open carports.

I’m open to any ideas, including why he’s on a schedule.

Police say he’s looking for guns. Well he’s one dedicated asshole given this at least 8 months of this crap without finding a damn thing.

I have cameras but he always has a mask on.

I’m adding some trail cams to get a clearer picture of his eyes at least.

Any other ideas? Or any clue why he does this despite never stealing anything?

i’m nervous about my second floor windows (a limber person could climb up and get into). my coop has cameras and always on night lighting. i can’t metal afford window gates and having to arm/disarm some window sensor kit – i just don’t want to deal with all that. my windows all have a frosted film on them to protect my privacy from street lookie loos. i always have at least one light on even when i’m not home.

i figured i’d hook up some batteries to a tiny flashing led, and mount it behind my frosted glass windows so anyone casing out my windows from the street will think twice about my apt and move on to easier pray. i don’t want something bright, just subtle so if anyone does a doubletake they will wonder what traditional security system i may have employed, and avoid trying to find out.

so i was wondering from all you home security pros, what color led and location (double hung window) top, center side, bottom, or anything else you recommend that may help deter an experienced thief away from my windows. i have two facing the public sidewalk (most worried about) and two facing a high foot traffic (more camera coverage and lights) alley.