Brand name vs DIY IPCAM

[2368746234]

I just got a Blink system as I am on a tight budget but needed a turnkey system ASAP.
Right away I recognize it's serious vulnerabilities, WIFI jamming, power out, short clips, etc.
Despite everything, for $300 it is up and running 5 cameras in 20 minutes and provides some basic cloud based surveillance.

I'm really looking for something more 24/7 local as I have a server in a cage on a UPS.
How much of a time/cost investment am I looking at to learn and hook up a more capable IPCAM system?

 

[Q™]

A medium amount of time.

 

[pozzello]

Dlink, maybe? I dunno from Blink...

 

[fenderman]

Dlink, maybe? I dunno from Blink...

blink is an arlo type system. Practically useless...

 

[fenderman]

I just got a Blink system as I am on a tight budget but needed a turnkey system ASAP.
Right away I recognize it's serious vulnerabilities, WIFI jamming, power out, short clips, etc.
Despite everything, for $300 it is up and running 5 cameras in 20 minutes and provides some basic cloud based surveillance.

I'm really looking for something more 24/7 local as I have a server in a cage on a UPS.
How much of a time/cost investment am I looking at to learn and hook up a more capable IPCAM system?

You can setup a 5 1080p camera system for 400+...it depends on way to many variables to give a proper answer. Best advice is to start reading the forum.

 

[von101]

blink is an arlo type system. Practically useless...

Yes...agreed

 

[2368746234]

Are their any smart IPCAMS that record locally in full quality then upload heavily compressed video archives to the cloud?
Would using a desktop program like Genius Vision accomplish this?
The more I think about it, simultaneous realtime uploading to the cloud plus HQ local storage is the sweetspot.

 

[pozzello]

yes, lots of cams available with internal storage (sd/tf card)...

 

[Q™]

...The more I think about it, simultaneous realtime uploading to the cloud...is the sweetspot.

This is an unrealistic expectation imo.

 

[2368746234]

Blink actually does realtime cloud uploading and is introducing local storage to USB shortly so I know it is technically possible. With a smart software running on a desktop I would expect this feature. I'm eager to see if they will allow 24/7 which could make it a lot more attractive. A 128gb usb could store many days of multichannel h264.

 

[Q™]

 

[fenderman]

Blink actually does realtime cloud uploading and is introducing local storage to USB shortly so I know it is technically possible. With a smart software running on a desktop I would expect this feature. I'm eager to see if they will allow 24/7 which could make it a lot more attractive. A 128gb usb could store many days of multichannel h264.

It will never record 24/7 as it runs on battery...it's useless..see the arlo thread that explains why..

 

[2368746234]

Thanks, you just saved me a lot of time.

I've had great success with Belkin powerlines in my place.
Since 24/7 needs AC I wonder if any models have integrated powerline or similar tech that uses AC wiring for network.