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

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the normal alerts, etc. I'm getting now (I don't use a lot of the AI stuff but I want to know of is someone is spotted)

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The "AI" person and vehicle detection is insanely useful. I would not even consider getting cameras that can't do this. If you don't want 90% false alarms you will spend hours upon hours tweaking standard motion detection and you will still end up with 75% false alarms.

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Reolink RLk8 turret

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As mentioned, there are many variations here. Actually RLK refers to a kit (cameras plus nvr) rather than just a camera (that would be RLC*). I would choose a -A (for AI) variant of the RLK kits.

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Regarding NVR, it looks like some have AI designations, is that AI-type features I'm familiar with from wifi camera world?

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Yeah, but they typically need to be paired with AI-capable cameras to work.

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I asked my security company and they offered up a 4 camera POE system tied into Alarm.com for like 3800 dollars so I don't think I'm doing that

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Maybe a little high but that's pretty much the going rate that you'll get from established installers.