I have read through this sub for a couple of days and have learned a lot. But I am still questioning where to go on a home system. At first, I didn’t want any paid monitoring nor wifi anything. I have since changed my mind on all of those. So please send opinions and help my way.

Looking for a system that is monitored by myself and family via app (if possible). I don’t mind paying for certain things. But don’t want to be bound to services. I also worry about privacy. Can my stuff be hacked and or saved on a server somewhere?

I need to go wifi because I have multiple buildings on my property that I would like to get at least a single camera on. Running cable is not practical for distance and cost.

I have looked at door and window sensors that you drill into the jam/door/window. They are the diameter of a pencil and are not visible unless you open the door/window and know they are there. I love these. I know they are wireless, but its most practical for my situation. Any thoughts on these?

I am rural. But have fiber. I can get very high speeds if needing to upgrade. What’s the minimum speeds to run such a system? (3 TV’s plus up 5 cell devices streaming at one time would be maximum for current load). Currently have 60gb speeds and have zero trouble.

Windows: 12

Doors: 4

Camera needed: 6-10

Please let me know thoughts on components, system or multiple systems that can work together.

Thanks all!

Hello Reddiverse!

This one is eluding me because any attempts at searching inevitably get conflated with just trying to use a phone line for alarm systems.

I’m looking for a physical security device that will simply go off if an RJ11 or USB-host (or maybe RJ45 but would have to be ethernet passthrough) is unplugged. We have some devices that keep getting stolen and trying to figure out a simple off-the-shelf alarm system that can go off if they are unplugged. Could also work for USB as these devices do have an micro USB host connector on them. I have seen some charging cable alarms, but they seem to be based on detecting when the client device is disconnected, not the host device.

I am looking to do text integration on my hik’s. quick question. is there a way to set a timer or clear the screen after the text has been inserted, like for 10 seconds?

I bought new construction in 2018 and paid extra for prewired alarm sensors at the windows and doors plus a Interlogix NetworX NX-8E panel. I am going to replace the panel, but I am unsure about the use of EOL resistors. From what I see wired at the panel, I don’t see any resistors there. I’ve never investigated the actual sensors’ wiring because they’re already nice and clean. Is there an easy way to detect if they are installed correctly at the sensor without physically taking them apart? I assume a voltmeter etc and watched some videos about EOL but all this stuff is new to me so a bit lost. Thanks for your help.

A family member wants a camera system at their home. I live a few states away and will not be able to help them if there’s a problem until my next trip. I had a QSEE system about 10 years ago that was still working when I sold the home. The thing I didn’t like was the cabling, siamese power/video cables with spider-like power blocks. I’d think the PoE would be much easier, especially if a longer cable is needed.

I was thinking Sam’s club just for the convenience. They can actually see it before buying and we can pick it up locally. They carry Swann, Night Owl, and Defender systems. Any of the systems available today have the basic features wanted: phone app, recording, night capable, and audio.

Any thoughts on one of these systems?