I'm in need of a low-cost camera for temporary use on the exterior of a property. It needs to work with Blue Iris. The camera will be re-deployed later to monitor an outbuilding. Looking at the Tapo Outdoor (TP-Link) (around GBP40) but that has big WiFi anntennas. Is there anything more discreet. I could run a PoE camera to the location but guessing there is nothing worthwhile at the price point.
Camera for temporary external use - Tapo?
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Most of the Tapo cams can stream RTSP to Blue Iris, as mentioned in my post here.
The details for the setup of the C-110 with Blue Iris are here, as the others mentioned in my first link above are likely similar.
Regarding the POE route, if you are in the UK and can purchase economically ($56 USD or 43 GBP + VAT ?) from Nelly's Security here in the U.S. of A., I highly recommend this bullet ==>> 1080p (2MP) Bullet IP POE Security Camera W/ 2.8mm Lens, IP66 Weatherproof, 100' Night Vision, M2B
There's a turret version also but I did not purchase and use with Blue Iris as I did the above bullet but it should work nicely as well. The bullet had an un-advertised, built-in microphone, the turret may as well.
The details for the setup of the C-110 with Blue Iris are here, as the others mentioned in my first link above are likely similar.
Regarding the POE route, if you are in the UK and can purchase economically ($56 USD or 43 GBP + VAT ?) from Nelly's Security here in the U.S. of A., I highly recommend this bullet ==>> 1080p (2MP) Bullet IP POE Security Camera W/ 2.8mm Lens, IP66 Weatherproof, 100' Night Vision, M2B
There's a turret version also but I did not purchase and use with Blue Iris as I did the above bullet but it should work nicely as well. The bullet had an un-advertised, built-in microphone, the turret may as well.
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Thanks. That looks very good but the shipping options are UPS and run from $77 to $132!
I found this on Amazon
and this one eBay
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and this one eBay
HiLook 5MP ColorVu IP Network PoE HD Bullet CCTV Security Camera 2.8mm Lens IP66 | eBay
24/7 Colour image with ColorVu lite technology. Suitable for use with Hikvision & HiLook NVR's as plug and play (NVR must be minimum 5MP). Can be used with other systems, but technical knowledge is required to set up.
www.ebay.co.uk
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Just be aware that a 4MP with a 1/3" or 1/2.7" sensor will have poor night time performance if that it is important to you. That sensor size is more suitable for a 2MP camera. A 4MP needs at least a 1/1.8" sensor but naturally costs more.
The 5MP eBay cam is also 1/2.7" (found by searching for "Hilook IPC-B159H") and may have the poorest night time performance of the group.
The 5MP eBay cam is also 1/2.7" (found by searching for "Hilook IPC-B159H") and may have the poorest night time performance of the group.
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