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PuppyBismark

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18. I have a Nest door bell / camera and love it

Mon Sep 16, 2019, 05:39 PM

Sep 2019

My nest doorbell/camera recognizes people as well as packages being left or picked up. It also allows me to talk to the person at the door as well as just listen. All is recorded and retrievable.

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Any recommendations for 'discreet' wifi front door security cameras? [View all] Siwsan Sep 2019 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2019 #1

get a trail camera? mopinko Sep 2019 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2019 #4

I've been thinking about one of those for my back yard. Siwsan Sep 2019 #11

i have a little weather station that i have sadly never installed. mopinko Sep 2019 #12

Interesting idea...I've been looking at Ring etc. products, haven't decided yet, and this is an ... SWBTATTReg Sep 2019 #27

I don't understand the "discreet" camera at140 Sep 2019 #3

It's not about discouragement. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #7

I doubt if police will spend man hours looking for a at140 Sep 2019 #23

Yep. Just had this conversation with a neighbor Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #44

I read a recommendation they should be installed at about 2nd story height Siwsan Sep 2019 #9

If someone is at your door past mid-nite at140 Sep 2019 #24

I'm looking into a motion detecting security light for my back yard Siwsan Sep 2019 #25

You don't need to "install" a motion detector system for backyard if... at140 Sep 2019 #28

I'll have to look into that! Siwsan Sep 2019 #31

I have 3 of those radar bulbs on outside porches at140 Sep 2019 #35

Yikes! Best wishes to you and hope that you remain secure and safe! NT SWBTATTReg Sep 2019 #29

Thanks Siwsan Sep 2019 #32

I have two Blink cameras. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #5

Did you have your Blink recording 24/7? GentryDixon Sep 2019 #20

No, I keep it set to motion trigger. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #36

Thanks! GentryDixon Sep 2019 #38

In our area, Ring works with police and helps catch crooks. Liberty Belle Sep 2019 #6

You can do the same with Blink. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #8

My niece said they use Blink Siwsan Sep 2019 #10

If they tinker it, you'll have video of it. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #16

I hadn't thought of that! Siwsan Sep 2019 #17

That's where I put mine. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #19

I'm thinking I may have my decision. Siwsan Sep 2019 #21

This one looks effective... hlthe2b Sep 2019 #13

That would definitely be a deterrent!! Siwsan Sep 2019 #14

Apparently not so uncommon... This one was near me in Denver area... hlthe2b Sep 2019 #15

I have a Nest door bell / camera and love it PuppyBismark Sep 2019 #18

That's the other one I was trying to remember. Siwsan Sep 2019 #22

Find a ton of good ideas. safeinOhio Sep 2019 #26

My house is pretty well buttoned up Siwsan Sep 2019 #30

A camera should be obvious, it acts as a deterrent Miguelito Loveless Sep 2019 #33

I think my 'worry' was someone disabling it. Of course that image would be captured, so....... Siwsan Sep 2019 #34

The Blink has a motion sensor Miguelito Loveless Sep 2019 #37

I have a note on my door warning off salesmen, religious proselytizer and republican candidates Siwsan Sep 2019 #39

The funniest one was a motion detector attached to a sprinkler system mitch96 Sep 2019 #40

I could use something like that in my veg garden! Siwsan Sep 2019 #41

? motion detector connected to a electronic On/Off water valve.. ?? nt mitch96 Sep 2019 #42

My nephew is pretty clever. I might set this as a project for him. Siwsan Sep 2019 #43

Door alarm Ovens1986 Sep 2019 #45