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Swallows nest

  • 28-04-2020 11:06AM
    #1
    rothai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭


    Hi,
    I've a couple of swallows after moving into my garage. I'd love to set up a camera to watch the nest. The garage is too far away from the house to pick up the WiFi but it does have power. Any thoughts?


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  • #2
    Rows Grower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,575 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    rothai wrote: »
    Hi,
    I've a couple of swallows after moving into my garage. I'd love to set up a camera to watch the nest. The garage is too far away from the house to pick up the WiFi but it does have power. Any thoughts?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wildlife-Activated-Waterproof-Scouting-Surveillance/dp/B07XXNJ71Z/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3373ALN27IIGX&dchild=1&keywords=nature+cameras+to+watch+animals+in+your+garden&qid=1588068513&sprefix=nature+camera%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-3

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  • #3
    rothai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭rothai


    that looks class, loved the time lapse function as well.
    But is there a live camera that i could look at through my phone or are these huge money?


  • #4
    krissovo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭krissovo


    A GSM security camera or a "calving" camera would work. About 300 euro should get with semi decent features.

    Other options are network plug adaptors to and use a normal wifi camera but that is dependant on how the garage is wired if it will work. Thats how I got wifi on my garage. It cost about 100 euro for a decent plug adaptor but can be sourced quite cheaply 2nd hand.


  • #5
    rothai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭rothai


    Savage, a wifi extender could be the job. Do you you have a link to the kind of thing you that you used. Sorry for being a pain, just not sure what to look for and thanks a million for the responses


  • #6
    krissovo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭krissovo


    I use a TP - Link very similar to the AV600 kit in the link below, looks like prices have dropped as well.


    https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing-accessories/networking/powerline/321_3076_30123_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html


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  • #7
    rothai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭rothai


    wow, i just plug one of them in my house and the other one out in the garage and i have instant wifi in the garage through the electrical wires? that's amazing!!! then all I need is a wifi camera? savage


  • #8
    krissovo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭krissovo


    Yes its quite easy, I would set it up first and test indoors before you take it to the garage. Mine just plug in but some need synchronizing. Also a point to note is that they do not work from an extension lead, they need to be plugged directly to the primary socket to function.


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