WIFI/IP/Security camera?

[kingpin]

I want a cheap camera that I can connect to my wifi and view through my desktop computer not my phone.
I don't know much about these things so I've just started searching.
I don't need motion detection, sound or anything fancy.

Basically I would like to be able to turn it on from my desktop when I need to and for the rest of the time it will be off.

I found this one but not sure if I can use it through my desktop.

https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Mini-White-3Cam/dp/B08PBR83NM

[BRUIZER]

I want a cheap camera that I can connect to my wifi and view through my desktop computer not my phone.
I don't know much about these things so I've just started searching.
I don't need motion detection, sound or anything fancy.

Basically I would like to be able to turn it on from my desktop when I need to and for the rest of the time it will be off.

I found this one but not sure if I can use it through my desktop.

https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Mini-White-3Cam/dp/B08PBR83NM


For a home: Reolink.

https://m.reolink.com/flash-sale/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyqWkBhBMEiwAp2yUFj_eKNDzfOVj41MCGZUv-TVonXVlPrqrX-TCF9FdKpsei5agT_DOaRoCau8QAvD_BwE

[TheHammer]

Wyze

[kingpin]

For a home: Reolink.

https://m.reolink.com/flash-sale/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyqWkBhBMEiwAp2yUFj_eKNDzfOVj41MCGZUv-TVonXVlPrqrX-TCF9FdKpsei5agT_DOaRoCau8QAvD_BwE

Thanks I'll check them out. I think I need a camera with POE but not sure.

Wyze

From what I've read wyze needs android or Apple.

[markids77]

Get a large dog. Not only will your home be more secure, you will also likely improve your health because they are at least as much work as children.

[kingpin]

For a home: Reolink.

https://m.reolink.com/flash-sale/?gclid=CjwKCAjwyqWkBhBMEiwAp2yUFj_eKNDzfOVj41MCGZUv-TVonXVlPrqrX-TCF9FdKpsei5agT_DOaRoCau8QAvD_BwE

The E1 might just be the ticket. :cert:
https://reolink.com/product/e1/

[Bruze]

I want a cheap camera that I can connect to my wifi and view through my desktop computer not my phone.
I don't know much about these things so I've just started searching.
I don't need motion detection, sound or anything fancy.

Basically I would like to be able to turn it on from my desktop when I need to and for the rest of the time it will be off.

I found this one but not sure if I can use it through my desktop.

https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Mini-White-3Cam/dp/B08PBR83NM

Hey wait, why are you asking this? I thought you were the Head Geek at "that other place" . . . ?

Did you become de-Geeked or something? :confused:

https://i.imgur.com/6NdWTxX.gif

[kingpin]

Hey wait, why are you asking this? I thought you were the Head Geek at "that other place" . . . ?

Did you become de-Geeked or something? :confused:

https://i.imgur.com/6NdWTxX.gif

As I mentioned and you quoted...I don't know much about these things so I've just started searching.

RIF :slap:

[Bruze]

As I mentioned and you quoted...

RIF :slap:

That was my point. :eek:

[Mike Mercury]

I have this one and am very pleased:
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Security-Zoom-Recording-E1/dp/B07Z841XYD/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1VTVHZGLOCTC5&keywords=reolink%2B5mp&qid=1686795521&sprefix=reolink%2B5mp%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-5&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&th=1

This is a PTZ camera that uses internal memory for recording and can viewed from a browser. Does not need connected to a computer to run.

but is not a part of my overall video security system. I use the Reolink for unique ... short timed...situations, as a standalone recorder.

[kingpin]

I have this one and am very pleased:
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Security-Zoom-Recording-E1/dp/B07Z841XYD/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1VTVHZGLOCTC5&keywords=reolink%2B5mp&qid=1686795521&sprefix=reolink%2B5mp%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-5&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&th=1

This is a PTZ camera that uses internal memory for recording and can viewed from a browser. Does not need connected to a computer to run.

but is not a part of my overall video security system. I use the Reolink for unique ... short timed...situations, as a standalone recorder.

I think the E1 suits what i need.
I can monitor live view on my desktop without a program just by logging in to the IP address. I don't need to record or anything.

I have a drain I am worried about in the floor in the basement. I want to keep an eye on it.

[PLRX]

Get a large dog. Not only will your home be more secure, you will also likely improve your health because they are at least as much work as children.

:iagree:

Get a boxer

[Rob]

Wyze - I have 12 cameras and all are fantastic

[CurtP]

I have a drain I am worried about in the floor in the basement. I want to keep an eye on it.
You may want to add a water detector alarm too. Maybe something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Glentronics-Inc-BWD-HWA-00895001498-Basement/dp/B000JOK11K

[TheHammer]

https://www.wyze.com/products/wyze-leak-sensor

[Frankie the Fink]

I think the E1 suits what i need.
I can monitor live view on my desktop without a program just by logging in to the IP address. I don't need to record or anything.

I have a drain I am worried about in the floor in the basement. I want to keep an eye on it.
Get a "smart" water sensor and don't count on catching a leak/stoppage randomly by turning on a cameras; these will alert, ping you on email, text via app, etc:
https://www.amazon.com/Detector-Wireless-Notification-Security-Basement/dp/B07J9HZ5VN/ref=sr_1_4?crid=12CC6QGP37OT5&keywords=water+sensors+for+leaks+wifi&qid=1686848502&s=hi&sprefix=water+senso%2Ctools%2C117&sr=1-4

They saved me from a flooded bedroom from a stopped up garage A/C drain twice.

[dvarapala]

https://www.wyze.com/products/wyze-leak-sensor

Get a "smart" water sensor and don't count on catching a leak/stoppage randomly by turning on a cameras; these will alert, ping you on email, text via app, etc:
https://www.amazon.com/Detector-Wireless-Notification-Security-Basement/dp/B07J9HZ5VN/ref=sr_1_4?crid=12CC6QGP37OT5&keywords=water+sensors+for+leaks+wifi&qid=1686848502&s=hi&sprefix=water+senso%2Ctools%2C117&sr=1-4

They saved me from a flooded bedroom from a stopped up garage A/C drain twice.

I have Zigbee sensors from Linkind that integrate with a standard Smart Home hub. I wouldn't want something that needs a special hub or a special app in order to function.

[Frankie the Fink]

I have Zigbee sensors from Linkind that integrate with a standard Smart Home hub. I wouldn't want something that needs a special hub or a special app in order to function.
I don't want to get into a device-war, the link I showed has about 4,200 reviews and very positive ratings, the point is that a leak detector will be better than a camera if there is WiFi reachable near the problem area.