Hi, I am searching for some time for a concealed wider-angle peephole IP camera that can fit into my 14mm door hole, and I have no luck in finding it.
Well, I would like to connect it to the existing Hikvision NVR with PoE ports for recording, the same way as my other PoE Hikvision bullet and dome cameras, so it must be ONVIF compatible network camera, and I would like to reuse my NVR capabilities and Hik-Connect mobile app for remote watching. I would also need an LCD somewhere near the door to see who is on the other side (I prefer a regular "dummy" LCD, but I could consider a smart display or Android tablet if needed). Night vision capabilities are more than welcome, and audio (microphone) is optional.
Smart doorbell cameras with larger outside part and ring doorbell button (with or without LCD) and cloud storage are not an option - I just want a camera that can fit into the peephole and doesn't look like a camera or a doorbell from the outside. So, I don't want Ring peephole camera, Eques VEIU, EZVIZ DP1, Remo+ RemoBell, Arlo, Eufy, August, or even Brinno SHC1000W.
Actually, I found a lot of peephole cameras on AliExpress of questionable quality and security, not to mention software; however, usually of 23-25mm in diameter or more, which will not fit into a smaller hole like mine. If I find a good camera maybe I can make the hole bigger, but it involves drilling through a steel plate so I will do it only if necessary. I looked at Hikvision and Dahua special and separated cameras (e.g. DS-2CD6425G0, DS-2CD2D21, IPC-HUM8431), but they are expensive and still will not fit (usually lens of 26-30mm in diameter). I also examined Titathink mini hidden (separated) cameras (TT520-TT522) and some Revotech mini cameras, but I am not sure if they will fit and how will they work.
Could you please share your opinion on what to do or your experiences if you have a similar setup, and I would appreciate it if you could recommend some product (preferably available in EU).
Thanks!
Well, I would like to connect it to the existing Hikvision NVR with PoE ports for recording, the same way as my other PoE Hikvision bullet and dome cameras, so it must be ONVIF compatible network camera, and I would like to reuse my NVR capabilities and Hik-Connect mobile app for remote watching. I would also need an LCD somewhere near the door to see who is on the other side (I prefer a regular "dummy" LCD, but I could consider a smart display or Android tablet if needed). Night vision capabilities are more than welcome, and audio (microphone) is optional.
Smart doorbell cameras with larger outside part and ring doorbell button (with or without LCD) and cloud storage are not an option - I just want a camera that can fit into the peephole and doesn't look like a camera or a doorbell from the outside. So, I don't want Ring peephole camera, Eques VEIU, EZVIZ DP1, Remo+ RemoBell, Arlo, Eufy, August, or even Brinno SHC1000W.
Actually, I found a lot of peephole cameras on AliExpress of questionable quality and security, not to mention software; however, usually of 23-25mm in diameter or more, which will not fit into a smaller hole like mine. If I find a good camera maybe I can make the hole bigger, but it involves drilling through a steel plate so I will do it only if necessary. I looked at Hikvision and Dahua special and separated cameras (e.g. DS-2CD6425G0, DS-2CD2D21, IPC-HUM8431), but they are expensive and still will not fit (usually lens of 26-30mm in diameter). I also examined Titathink mini hidden (separated) cameras (TT520-TT522) and some Revotech mini cameras, but I am not sure if they will fit and how will they work.
Could you please share your opinion on what to do or your experiences if you have a similar setup, and I would appreciate it if you could recommend some product (preferably available in EU).
Thanks!