Budget CCTV system - deter home burglary?

Theboinkmaster

Hi

I've a 4 bed semi d in Dublin with house alarm that is GSM controlled so sends txts if goes off etc.

I was looking into some kind of camera system but one and one reason only - as an additional deterrent to burglars:

- are home outside cameras actually a deterrent against home burglaries?
- any recommendations but budget system (2-4 cameras) for less than €1k installed?

The reason I'm on a budget is im really looking for cameras as deterrent so you could even go so far as to suggest fake cameras being put up - just something extra to limit theft risk. I'm not that interested in using the system or looking at it, just extra peace of mind to protect home if it's even relevant.

Thinking basic HIKvision dome cameras x2 for front and back - would be handy when on holidays to actually see my property front and back. Black and white 2mp cameras are probably OK.

Any advice welcome.

Theboinkmaster

i should say also im useless at DIY - i can just about drill screws into wall to hang stuff.

so id probably need someone to install system, i dont have a ladder.

Xterminator

Couple of empty camera boxes wired up & a sticker for the window - would have the same effect?

Xterminator

https://www.freetv.ie/dummy-dome-camera/

Theboinkmaster

Xterminator wrote: »

https://www.freetv.ie/dummy-dome-camera/

i know i could go down that route, but i dont mind spending 1k to have 2 working basic cameras...

Theboinkmaster

something like this seems very cheap:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hikvision-Vision-Outdoor-DVR-Security/dp/B0751JRKK1/ref=pd_lpo_60_t_0/257-3171312-8948868?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0751JRKK1&pd_rd_r=69ceec34-624d-4cf9-8235-6760ee953392&pd_rd_w=4e5ym&pd_rd_wg=mktYZ&pf_rd_p=da0677f5-a47b-4543-8b54-10be576b8f26&pf_rd_r=0NM23ERDPXS13NN0XB9P&psc=1&refRID=0NM23ERDPXS13NN0XB9P

so id just need someone to install?

altor

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

something like this seems very cheap:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hikvision-Vision-Outdoor-DVR-Security/dp/B0751JRKK1/ref=pd_lpo_60_t_0/257-3171312-8948868?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0751JRKK1&pd_rd_r=69ceec34-624d-4cf9-8235-6760ee953392&pd_rd_w=4e5ym&pd_rd_wg=mktYZ&pf_rd_p=da0677f5-a47b-4543-8b54-10be576b8f26&pf_rd_r=0NM23ERDPXS13NN0XB9P&psc=1&refRID=0NM23ERDPXS13NN0XB9P

so id just need someone to install?

Have a look at the HIK colourvue cameras.
Colour at night gives more details compared to just black and white.

altor

Theboinkmaster wrote: »

Hi

I've a 4 bed semi d in Dublin with house alarm that is GSM controlled so sends txts if goes off etc.

I was looking into some kind of camera system but one and one reason only - as an additional deterrent to burglars:

- are home outside cameras actually a deterrent against home burglaries?
- any recommendations but budget system (2-4 cameras) for less than €1k installed?

The reason I'm on a budget is im really looking for cameras as deterrent so you could even go so far as to suggest fake cameras being put up - just something extra to limit theft risk. I'm not that interested in using the system or looking at it, just extra peace of mind to protect home if it's even relevant.

Thinking basic HIKvision dome cameras x2 for front and back - would be handy when on holidays to actually see my property front and back. Black and white 2mp cameras are probably OK.

Any advice welcome.

The dummy cameras with blinking light are not really a deterrent.
If you seen them you would know straight away they are not doing anything.

E36Ross

I had the same question a while back, After a few quotes from companies of €1000/€1500 for systems.

I ended up with a €500 4k Reolink kit from Amazon and fitted them myself.

Very very easy to, All plug and play.

Theboinkmaster

E36Ross wrote: »

I had the same question a while back, After a few quotes from companies of €1000/€1500 for systems.

I ended up with a €500 4k Reolink kit from Amazon and fitted them myself.

Very very easy to, All plug and play.

Thanks, how exactly did you install this? From the looks of it my issues:

- installing camera on soffit of 1st floor, seems tricky and need ladder - then getting cabling into attic

- finding power supply in attic, needs to be wired as don't have one

- attaching to wireless, my router is in the downstairs living room

TheRef

Why not something like the Nest Camera? €230 per camera, and €5 a month.
I have one on front about 8 foot level. Benefits - no faffing around with home recording.

Theboinkmaster

TheRef wrote: »

Why not something like the Nest Camera? €230 per camera, and €5 a month.
I have one on front about 8 foot level. Benefits - no faffing around with home recording.

Thanks but don't want visible wires on outside of house, and preference is for something I can just leave on and not think about again.