I know there's pretty frequent threads about this stuff on here so my apologies.

My mom lives alone and I am trying to get her setup with a decent and reasonably priced alarm setup (not ADT or anything, but more in the Nest, Ring, Blink vein).

She has a smaller house and the side door is actually more prominent than the front door so I'm not as concerned about the front doorbell.

Costco has the Ring security set that looks decent. Anyone have experience with it? Would it tie in with multiple cameras? I see it is compatible with the Ring doorbell.

Ideally I'd like to get her a camera over each of the three main entry points. And wireless if possible.. or at least nothing that has to be wired into the existing electrical system.

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Would the security set at the link be a good place to start? And can you purchase additional cameras that tie into it?

TIA

ETA: I see now that additional cameras can tie in. I'm tempted to tell her to just bite the bullet and buy 3 of these and call it a day.

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Posted by lesthemadhatter

Louisiana

Member since Sep 2015

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Posted on 2/20/19 at 8:15 am to sweetwaterbilly

I have the Nest outdoor camera as well as the Nest Secure alarm system and I have been satisfied with it. I like having everything in one app. You could look into the Nest Secure starter pack that comes with a camera.

Nest Starter Pack

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Posted by Dam Guide

Member since Sep 2005

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Posted on 2/20/19 at 8:18 am to lesthemadhatter

Ring is super cheap and great. Ring makes cameras that are completely wireless, you need to recharge the battery occasionally.

I have the ring alarm and a few floodlight cameras, and the pro doorbell. Works great together.

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Posted by sweetwaterbilly

Member since Mar 2017

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Posted on 2/20/19 at 8:22 am to Dam Guide

Thanks yall. I think I am going to get her set up with this 3-pack. Told her she can control the lights, talk, activate the alarm, etc. all from her phone.

Ring 3-pack spotlight cam battery

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Posted by mctiger1985

Baton Rouge

Member since Oct 2009

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Posted on 2/20/19 at 9:21 am to sweetwaterbilly

Don't go battery unless you really can't run power. Hardwired is a lot better for Ring cameras.

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Posted by jpggpj

Chair

Member since Oct 2005

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Posted on 2/20/19 at 9:48 am to mctiger1985

quote:
Don't go battery unless you really can't run power. Hardwired is a lot better for Ring cameras

This is the best advice you can get. So many different systems out there and I'm sure they all will do the job but I also strongly suggest hardwired power. My cousin installed a WiFi system because it was easy to install. It works on motion to help save battery life but he said over time he got tired of changing batteries out and as a result, has had multiple cameras offline many times. I'd even suggest a system that records 24/7. It may be a little more of a hassle to for initial startup but over time it will be worth it.

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Posted by SnoopALoop

Nashville

Member since Apr 2014

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Posted on 2/20/19 at 10:30 am to jpggpj

I recently came across Anker's eufyCam E system.

eufyCam E

I'm strongly considering this one especially with their 1 charge=1 year of surveillance. Also, the local storage that could be recorded for an entire year. No monthly fees is always a plus for me.

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Posted by bolinde

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Member since Sep 2010

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Posted on 2/21/19 at 10:46 am to sweetwaterbilly

Elite Solutions
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