Thread: best budget indoor security camera? (200k reps)

Ideally i want a camera that:
1 - records when it detects motion so i'm not stuck with huge video files.
2 - uploads it to some kind of cloud that i don't have to pay monthly subscription for, that's safe and not being looked through third party people in china.
3 - A camera that still has some battery to run on in case of a temporary power outtage.
4 - Preferably under $100.

I have a roommate that is known for stealing chit. So i need a camera to have evidence in case my stuff goes missing.
That said, he can easily turn off the power and then walk in to steal stuff. So i need a camera that is still functional for 12 hours or so after power has been cut.

Looked into Wyze, Ring etc. Someone educate me for reps.

You could get a gopro and hook it up to a power bank. You will have to wait to review footage though.

You could use a cellphone. Connect it to the wifi. Video call yourself. Screenshot it when the theft happens.


I'd personally tell him to stop stealing chit though.

SimpliSafe

Switched to them from ADT and will never go back.

I have Wyze cameras but they fall short of your list because there's a $14 a year per camera subscription for the bonus features. If you went that route get an outdoor one because they have better IR than the indoor one for when it's completely dark.

Edit: Just saw you already looked into Wyze.

Originally Posted by BigNik78

I have Wyze cameras but they fall short of your list because there's a $14 a year per camera subscription for the bonus features. If you went that route get an outdoor one because they have better IR than the indoor one for when it's completely dark.

The wyze they sell here is $70. A lot of reviewers also say it's a chinese knock off. Amazon is flooded by fake products these days.

Originally Posted by backinthegymbro

The wyze they sell here is $70. A lot of reviewers also say it's a chinese knock off. Amazon is flooded by fake products these days.

I got the real ones from Wyze themselves, which lowes also sells here. The outdoor one with the hub was like 40 or 50, and the indoor one (Not as good imo) was like $29 or $39. Been working great for the four months I've had them. Batteries last a LONG time, and you just recharge them like a cell phone when they lose power.

https://wyze.com/wyze-cam-outdoor.html

Originally Posted by Silencespeaks

SimpliSafe

Switched to them from ADT and will never go back.

Tell me more, I kinda hate ADT now.

Originally Posted by Redfish225

Tell me more, I kinda hate ADT now.

SimpliSafe is cheaper and better.

System comes with stick on sensors for door/windows that you stick on yourself, plus wireless motion detectors, plus indoor camera. You can add on additional motion detectors or cameras. Everything is wireless.

Your controller is their app and you can watch your camera at any time in their app and speak through the system. And the camera operates on motion sensor when system is armed and saves the motion video on their app.

Really great functionality AND cheaper than ADT.