Back yard durveilance camera streaming over wireless internet?
I would like something that can stream to a computer, so wireless b/g is preferred, although a hard wired ethernet connection would be acceptable. Also, I would prefer something that was able to take decent images at dusk, because one of the concerns I have are deer eating at my garden. I don’t want to have to buy a 24hr VCR, or any other equipment, but streaming to a hard drive is no issue.
If possible I’d like something that was motion activated, so that I don’t have to sit through 12 hours of video every time a deer eats something.
Also, any software recommendations for this would be appreciated.
How much will I need to spend?
What resolution will I need to use in order to be able to make out a face of someone sneaking in and stealing my humane squirrel traps?
Is there anything that can be semi-hidden so as not to be easily spotted by whomever it is stealing my squirrel traps?
I’ve already tried motion detection lights for the deer, as well as motion detecting sprinklers, but somehow they keep sneaking in and eating my plants.
The traps have been chained down to the ground, but have been taken regardless. So I want to know who is doing this, rather than just trying to make it harder for them.
Put up a motion light sensor which will freak them out. Linksys makes a bunch of wireless cameras that will meet your needs. As far as outdoor use I am not too sure. Maybe put it in a window?
Try chaining the traps down or putting them down with a stake and then putting a fence around your garden. That would probably work too.
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