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Re: Ask HN: IP cameras that don't require an app or internet?

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Post by kevin_thibedeau »

idbehold wrote: post #98
EvanAnderson wrote: post #52

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Fun story re: the term "explosion-proof": I was given a tour of an industrial facility where conditions required explosion-proof equipment. The tour guide made a point of calling out the explosion-proof motors in one of the rooms. One of the other tour group members asked the question "Why would it matter if these motors survived an explosion?" I visualized the facility exploding in a fiery blaze and a motor, fully i…

> Explosion-proof means that it won't cause an explosion Wait, what? The implication is that their other cameras regularly cause explosions?

Yes. There are non-sparking explosion proof hand tools that need to be used in such environments. Naturally, electronics are a hazard as well.

Re: Ask HN: IP cameras that don't require an app or internet?

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Post by tezza »

I’ve used Dericam.

TS Mpeg stream to a home NAS

I had to wrap the microphone cable in aluminium foil and expand the plastic microphone hole to get decent sound capture. But they’re cost effective and stay in the LAN

http://www.dericam.com/index.php?s=/List/index/cid/9.html

Re: Ask HN: IP cameras that don't require an app or internet?

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Post by rocmcd »

thewataccount wrote: post #107

Which Amcrest cameras did you buy? I noticed the "consumer" ones that are targeted at the non-techy have that issue. But last I saw the 60$ PTZ model didn't require an app at all (admittedly a little bit ago)?

Just an FYI it might not need an app but the Amcrest cameras I have do phone home pretty aggressively. I black-holed them on my network, but no idea what kind of data it might be sending back.

Re: Ask HN: IP cameras that don't require an app or internet?

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Post by kevin_thibedeau »

sliken wrote: post #80
yumraj wrote: post #72

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Effing Xfinity cable modem wants an app for a couple of things including service activation and such, via bluetooth access. I don't think there's a way around that. Once that is done you can use the browser for a few things, but for WiFi password and all I think app is still needed. Couldn't find a way to do it other way. Worst thing is that this stupid Xfinity app eats phone battery like crazy. So I had to disable b…

The way around that is to use your own cable modem. It's also way cheaper to buy than pay the monthly rental fee.

Plus you don't have bandwidth lost to the Xfinity wifi.

Re: Ask HN: IP cameras that don't require an app or internet?

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Post by bobbean »

freedomben wrote: post #100
disposition2 wrote: post #87

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Be careful when doing this. If left unchecked this could very easily start a fire. I did this with an old Nexus 5 and it only took a couple of days before I had a spicy pillow. Although, this probably works well for a device with a removable battery and that can be powered by USB alone.

Yes, this is solid advice. If you are going to leave it plugged in all the time, check on the battery regularly to make sure it isn't swelling.

Would it be possible to use the phone without a battery?

Re: Ask HN: IP cameras that don't require an app or internet?

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Post by kevin_thibedeau »

somehnguy wrote: post #90
sliken wrote: post #81

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Sadly ubiquiti seems to be going downhill on multiple fronts.

So disappointing. I can finally afford to buy all the Ubiquiti equipment I wanted in the past but no longer want to buy it. I went TP-Link Omada for my APs and have been satisfied.

I bought a TP-Link Kasa smart outlet to power cycle my modem in the basement. I couldn't get the open source Python utility to activate it so I relented and set it up via the official app. The account creation explicitly has a marketing opt-out that they promptly ignored. They have also ignored all my unsubscribe attempts from their spam. I'd recommend avoiding them.

Re: Ask HN: IP cameras that don't require an app or internet?

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Post by leesalminen »

kevin_thibedeau wrote: post #128
somehnguy wrote: post #90

Earlier quoted context omitted.

So disappointing. I can finally afford to buy all the Ubiquiti equipment I wanted in the past but no longer want to buy it. I went TP-Link Omada for my APs and have been satisfied.

I bought a TP-Link Kasa smart outlet to power cycle my modem in the basement. I couldn't get the open source Python utility to activate it so I relented and set it up via the official app. The account creation explicitly has a marketing opt-out that they promptly ignored. They have also ignored all my unsubscribe attempts from their spam. I'd recommend avoiding them.

Omada is their SMB line so they act a bit differently. You can freely use the hardware without any registration or restriction.
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