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

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The best part about PoE cameras is the bulk of the cost is going to be installation. Once the cables are run it's relatively cheap to swap cameras out for better models in the future. You can do it yourself with basic tools.

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Depending on how tall the house is, I almost suggested having someone run the Cat5e/Cat6 drops to where you want cameras and do the rest yourself. If I can do it, anyone can.

Edit: The best upgrade I made to my reolink system was adding a spotlight camera and a PTZ camera to the front of my house.

REOLINK PTZ Security Camera

EOLINK RLC-811A PoE FoV

The good thing about the 2nd one is it's a variable focal length camera. My driveway is pretty long and it allows me to zoom in the a decent view of the street/cul-de-sac without having to zoom in digitally.