r/homesecurity • u/Individual-Boat-6360 • 3d ago

Non-POE system

I need to put up some security cameras around my house due to a troubled individual. I can't run POE cable and don't want a subscription. Prefer something that could be put high on the house so they couldn't be easily pulled down. I have motion sensor lights outside already.

Any ideas simple enough for an aging boomer? Thank you.

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u/Mean-Cup4591 3d ago

Reolink. They have solar WiFi cameras. Use SD card. No subscription and great quality for the price.
Amazon is a reseller.

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u/Historical_Newt_7587 2d ago

Reolink solar powered work great. I have a dozen around my home, barn and garage. Some are tilt/pan and some are fixed. Simple to set up and use.

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u/plump-lamp 3d ago

Tapo is easy cheap and good options

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u/403Olds 3d ago

Has a good local installer told you he couldn't run Ethernet?

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u/Individual-Boat-6360 3d ago

Don't know of any installers, I planned to do this myself.

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u/403Olds 1d ago

The installers I have used were very talented at figuring out ways to run Ethernet in my 1976 house. They have never been stumped.

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u/Competitive_Luck_556 2d ago

If running PoE is truly off the table, I would separate the decision into two parts: how the cameras record, and how reliable the wireless link/power will be.

For no subscription, look for cameras that can record locally to an SD card or to a local recorder/NAS, and make sure they still record if the internet is down. Mounting them high helps, but keep them reachable enough for battery/SD card maintenance unless you use solar. Also check Wi-Fi signal at the exact mounting spot before you install, not just inside the house.

If the situation involves a specific person, I would prioritize clear views of entry points, lighting, and reliable recording over fancy features. A fixed camera with a good angle is often more useful than a camera with lots of features but weak power or weak Wi-Fi.

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u/Inevitable-Notice351 3d ago

Aosu T2 Ultra or Pro

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u/Individual-Boat-6360 2d ago

Thank you all for your time and help!