re: General security camera discussion (was "Unifi Protect security cameras")

I'll say this: I have an alarm system on my home and they do offer security cams. Didnt think I needed em til my truck was broken into (me thinking neighborhood was safe to keep it unlocked).

Well I researched camera. If youre not getting 4k? Dont waste your time with security cameras for home use. Daylight? ok. Nighttime? If its not 4k? Might as well just say, its a raccoon digging in the garbage. I spent about $3k on (3) cameras and an 8 channel box. I couldve saved about $200 with a 4channel but wth? Needless to say? I cought them not only on cam, but within a minute of them coming back acpl yrs later to my truck. My truck specifically when other vehicles were there...

CCTV camera Pros. Id have liked the panzoom but theyre just too much. Howe3ver with 4k infrared ngihtvision? You wont make out licenseplates at say 70ft, but youll make out who comes near your vehicles or home easily. And my cameras are dome and attached to the underside of my boxing. At night? You wont see my cameras until its too late and its got you on cam...

spend them money. Dont buy cheap junk like walmart/sams/costco or whatever your alarm comp has unless they offer 4k zoom