Hello all. I am looking for some links/pointers/advice for adding some security cameras to the outside of my home. Our neighborhood has experienced a recent spike in criminal activity with multiple vehicle break-ins including a 2 week old truck being stolen out of a neighbor's driveway this past weekend. We haven't suffered any sort of losses, yet...but want to create both a deterrent and a way to capture footage if something does happen.
I will be looking to add three cameras; 1 to cover the side of the house where the demarcs, a/c units, etc are located, 2 to cover the driveway/front yard, and 3 to cover the front porch/door area. Here is what I am looking for:
1) Dome cameras - mostly for aesthetic reasons
2) Good IR ability - need about 60' of nighttime viewing ability
3) Ability to be motion activated/record on motion
4) Simple DVR unit to record footage
5) IP ability for internet viewing would be a plus but not required
So, I'm looking for suggestions for cameras, the DVR, and any necessary accessories to make it all work. Any suggestions as to suppliers/vendors to use would also be helpful. Budget is limited since this is a deterrent based system so I'm not looking for any PTZ cameras, etc. I do not currently have another PC to use as a head for the camera system but it could be possible depending on price. If suggesting IP systems, I will probably be remotely viewing from a Mac instead of a PC so ActiveX controls would be out.
Please let me know if any clarification or additional information is needed and thanks in advance for reading all of this and letting me know your opinions!
I will be looking to add three cameras; 1 to cover the side of the house where the demarcs, a/c units, etc are located, 2 to cover the driveway/front yard, and 3 to cover the front porch/door area. Here is what I am looking for:
1) Dome cameras - mostly for aesthetic reasons
2) Good IR ability - need about 60' of nighttime viewing ability
3) Ability to be motion activated/record on motion
4) Simple DVR unit to record footage
5) IP ability for internet viewing would be a plus but not required
So, I'm looking for suggestions for cameras, the DVR, and any necessary accessories to make it all work. Any suggestions as to suppliers/vendors to use would also be helpful. Budget is limited since this is a deterrent based system so I'm not looking for any PTZ cameras, etc. I do not currently have another PC to use as a head for the camera system but it could be possible depending on price. If suggesting IP systems, I will probably be remotely viewing from a Mac instead of a PC so ActiveX controls would be out.
Please let me know if any clarification or additional information is needed and thanks in advance for reading all of this and letting me know your opinions!