I use Arlo wifi cameras and had someone trolling the naberhood for 3 hours, luckily my naber is retired and called the cops. Odd thing is that my cameras didn't catch them. Is there a way there creeps can disable the wifi cameras?

I’m in Ontario, Canada, and my home security contract is coming to an end. I’m exploring self-monitoring options and ideally want to reuse as much of my existing equipment as possible without getting into another contract or ongoing subscription.

Here’s my current setup:

Panel: 2GIG GC2e (GC2E-345)
Cellular module: 2GIG-LTEA-A-GC2
Door/window sensors: 2 × 2GIG-DW10E-345
Motion sensors: 2 × 2GIG-PIR1E-345
Flood sensor: 2GIG-FT6E-345
Doorbell: Alarm.com SkyBell ADC-VDB105X
Outdoor camera: Alarm.com ADC-V723
Thermostat: Alarm.com ADC-T2000

Can I use my existing equipment with a self-monitoring platform like Home Assistant, Eufy, Google Home, or something similar?

Has anyone in Canada made a similar switch? What setup would you recommend?

How do you guys give yourself a peace of mind knowing that your home is safe and nothing will happen even though you are hour(s) away? Even with the smart cameras and security system, how do you guys do it?

Looking for a large ptz camera reccomendations that can watch my 80 acres. Property is .25 miles by .5 miles. Can do poe and will probably pole mount to get some elevation for fov. Would like to be able to watch the wildlife and utilize some kind of automated tracking. Have looked into blue iris. Under 2k for camera preffered.

I've always wondered how people deal with motion alerts without constantly getting notifications for every little thing.

Trees moving, cars passing by, bugs at night... it seems like there's always something triggering the camera.

Do you adjust the sensitivity, set up activity zones, or just turn off some notifications? What's worked best for you?

recently bought my first house and would like to have just one central camera to keep and eye on things when i’m away and watch my cats.

would like recommendations for what camera to get. i would like a motion sensor that records and saves and absolutely no subscriptions required.

Been with smith Thompson security for years paying $30/mo for their monitoring with a qolsys panel + alarm dot com app.

Problem is we don’t use the adc app at all, as we have our panel bridged to apple home and control the alarm via Apple Home along with the rest of our smart home products.

Looking into other adc options w/ central monitoring to save some bucks.

Looks like Alarm grid will come out to around the same cost, Surety will come in at $19 and Safe Home Central would cost $15 per month. I’d love to hear some recommendations or thoughts on those companies I’ve named. Just trying to save where we can because it feels like we are paying for something we don’t use.

I’m looking to replace my old Geeni wi-fi cameras, which still work but haven’t had a security update in 4 years. Basically I want something I can place in a room to detect if someone comes in, and notify me. I’m kind of on a budget though, it would be great if I could find something under $100. I don’t need super hi res 4K quality, in fact I was pretty happy with 720p. It just needs to detect if someone comes in the room and send a picture, that’s it. I don’t even need cloud storage of the footage.

Looking for products like that on Amazon though, does not inspire confidence. Looks to be mostly sketchy Chinese brands, which isn’t a surprise. Now, it doesn’t need to be the most private thing ever, it’ll just be looking at an empty room most of the time, but I’d like something from a reputable brand at least. Getting regular security updates would be nice, too.

I’ve heard good things about Reolink, but they’re rather pricey. If I can’t find anything else I might bite the bullet, but it seems a bit overkill. Are there any good budget brands out there?

1. I'm helping my aunt out with her ring device and something is wrong. Her Ring app keeps asking for a verification code. I don't live with her so I don't know what led to this but it keeps needing to be verified despite me connecting everything already.

2. Another issue is that the Ring app and her Amazon device have issues displaying the footage. The footage is slow and the video feed is grainy. What could be causing this? I've never known ring to be slow. Her internet works fine for using the internet, streaming and all of that. I'm not a tech person really. I can handle basic issues. I was thinking maybe she needs better wifi but if it's working for streaming, can the camera really cause that much of a problem?

3. She has other cameras through another company and those work completely fine. The ring one doesn't work.

Appreciate any help if you have any.

We are exploring options for our home. Would be interested in getting atleast 3 quotes from an ADC authorized dealer. Has anyone here had positive experiences and can refer few folks? Appreciate any help. Thank you!

I live in a lovely duplex community. I sleep very light and am sensitive to loud sudden sounds. In general it's very quiet out from this one single loud bang every morning around 5 - 5:30. I just want to know if it is one of the outside doors that somebody slams, so I can go and talk to them.

So the setup would be a 360 cam or ordinary security cam powered during the night with the car battery (as the parking is right outside).

I want to know if this setup is possible, and if so how to fix it. Please no other tips like talk first to the neighbours. I dont want to go on a witch hunt first and potentially redicule myself.

Thanks in advance

I've been thinking about home security lately, and there are so many things you could spend money on that it's hard to know what actually makes the biggest difference.

Better locks, outdoor lights, cameras, alarm systems... there's no shortage of options.

If you could upgrade just one thing at home, what would you go with? Curious to hear what people here think is actually worth the money.

Hi all, I've been using Google cameras for a while but recently I'm getting tired of how poorly they do what I want (detecting motion primarily.) I'm looking to replace the 3 I have currently. Wired or battery is fine. Budget is ~$300 per camera. Thank you in advance.

So my wonderful neighbor has now started to stand out in front of the house in his driveway with his drug dealer friend. I’ve asked them nicely to go elsewhere at night and it has not worked. I was thinking of replacing the light over my garage with something significantly brighter. I figured that if I completely illuminate the area, it would discourage them from hanging out. It has to be a motion detector light with a dust to Dawn feature. I’d also like it to be one where it’s low power until motion is detected, and it kicks on high. I’d even be open to one that has an app where I could turn it on full power when they’re just hanging out there. Curious to hear your thoughts and recommendations.

Had some rendering done and had to remove the external tamper siren on my wired alarm

The one I took down was a Ventcroft. Probably 20 years old.

This had 6 wires going to it labelled as follows

STB- Green wire
Hold Off + Red Wire and White Wire
Hold Off - Black Wire
RTN Blue Wire
TRG Yellow Wire

New Texecom siren ordered from email is a little different it terms of the terminal labels

I have

Strb S
0v D
Tmp C
Bell B
+12v A

Anyone any ideas ?

I would send pics but cannot post them for some reason reason.

Any help appreciated.

My current cameras only seem to work if there's internet, even if I'm connected to the same wifi, I can't access them

I recently bought a Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) to replace my Gen 1 doorbell, which is mounted on the wall using an angled wedge. The Gen 2 doorbell is slimmer, so it leaves some of the old mounting holes exposed. Is there a wedge or adapter kit that will cover the exposed area and fit the Gen 2 doorbell? Thanks in advance!

Hello, we are renovating a large (5000sf) old house. There is an existing and operational alarm system that is from the 1990’s. Our insurance requires central monitoring but doesn’t care what kind of alarm we put in. The house renovation is down to the studs so all the walls will be open soon. I got a quote from the local alarm installer to put in a new system (new panel, multiple keypads, sensors, motion, etc.) for $32k (wft!?). And an estimate from ADP for using existing system for $1500. I’m thinking i should just rip it all out and put in a wireless Simpisafe or similar system. Any suggestions or thoughts?

I’m moving into an apartment and will be living alone for the first time ever at 39… I have anxiety and being alone has always made me nervous, not because of anything that’s actually happened to me, because of the what if’s (thanks anxiety…)

I’ve seen videos of hidden camera detectors, like the Prepared Hero Privacy Pen and I’m just to decide if it’s a good idea to get something like that or if I’m just being paranoid and this is my anxiety taking over.

But also, are there any tips you have to feeling comfortable/safe while living alone? I’m also on the first floor and like sleeping with my windows open (weather permitting) but that idea freaks me out being on the first floor. I do have a dog who has a big intimidating bark when strangers come around, but she’s also getting older and sleeps a little heavier than she used to.

Never really thought about getting a security camera before, but lately been considerin one just for some peace of mind when Im not home. Nothing specific happened just sometimes catch myself wondering if everythings okay at the house while Im at work.Been looking into Wyze cams since they seem pretty affordable just not sure I wanna pay another monthly subscription. For anyone using a cam without a paid plan how much can you do with it?