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

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Post by leesalminen »

neilalexander wrote: post #3

UniFi Protect cameras can all be set up in standalone mode by visiting the camera's IP address in a web browser — they will obtain an address from DHCP by default. From there you can set up the RTSP streams which become accessible from the camera IP directly. You do not need to use a UniFi Protect app or console in this configuration.

Not anymore with their latest models. You are required to have a Protect NVR and account before they’ll let you use standalone mode, and, apparently some new models disable it entirely.

Check out the UniFi subreddit for details.

Very disappointed, as that was my go to brand for standalone IP cameras.

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

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Post by EvanAnderson »

bradfitz wrote: post #35
kunwon1 wrote: post #6

I have worked professionally with access control and surveillance. I can give you two manufacturer recommendations: Axis and Geovision. Axis cameras are high end and expensive, but they will, in my experience, do anything an IP camera could reasonably be expected to do, and they will do it well. They are European in origin and are available from various retail outlets to ship this week. Geovision cameras are low end…

Another recommendation for Axis here. I've used dozens of them for almost 20 years now and they've been rock solid, technically and support-wise. But they're expensive. They do have cheaper models nowadays, though. In addition to explosion-proof ones: https://www.axis.com/en-us/products/explosion-protected-came...

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 intact, tracing a high parabola into the sky and landing, unscathed, in the front yard of a house.

The tour guide had to awkwardly answer: "Explosion-proof means that it won't cause an explosion."

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

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Post by poorman »

I have 4x of these and they work great. They meet all your requirements. They have their own web server on each of them for managing their connections, although I have them all streaming via RTSP into Frigate to do computer vision detection on them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S47VXGY

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

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Post by hello_computer »

pcdoodle wrote: post #29

IP cams are an interesting animal. On one side, very versatile but on the other side a huge waist: Most IP cameras use 3W just creating a RTSP stream. add another 5W for IR LEDs that come on in the evening. If i was shopping, i'd look for sensors with very high sensitivity that don't need 5W of IR to get good night images. I have a few where i've physically disconnected the IR array and the shutter will adapt and sti…

High sensitivity isn't a solution. It's a basic signal-to-noise issue. If you have a large area and want a crisp image, the light is essential.

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

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Post by ishanjain28 »

Reolink!

They perform quite well even in direct sunlight(47C temperature) and rain. Low light performance is not super great but I can't blame the camera for that.

The only thing missing is the lack of IPv6. I like everything else about it. I have the 510A, 810A and duo 2 poe

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

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Post by nominallyn »

akerl_ wrote: post #28
kunwon1 wrote: post #6

I have worked professionally with access control and surveillance. I can give you two manufacturer recommendations: Axis and Geovision. Axis cameras are high end and expensive, but they will, in my experience, do anything an IP camera could reasonably be expected to do, and they will do it well. They are European in origin and are available from various retail outlets to ship this week. Geovision cameras are low end…

I can second this. I have several Axis M1065-LW cameras inside (running on wall plugs and wifi) and several Axis P1447-LE externally (running on PoE). Would recommend both of them. Notably, I had one exterior camera fail (wouldn’t run off PoE), and the Axis support/RMA process was smooth and fast.

I'm thinking of running outdoor Axis cameras. Do you have any advice or links on how to route these safely, including grounding and surge protection? Mine will be mounting on the roof soffit.

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

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Post by bejd »

kunwon1 wrote: post #6

I have worked professionally with access control and surveillance. I can give you two manufacturer recommendations: Axis and Geovision. Axis cameras are high end and expensive, but they will, in my experience, do anything an IP camera could reasonably be expected to do, and they will do it well. They are European in origin and are available from various retail outlets to ship this week. Geovision cameras are low end…

Can also recommend Axis. At work we've got a server with a couple hundred cameras connected and they're extremely reliable. Software is easy to use, regular firmware updates (even for older cameras), and in my few dealings with Axis support they've been great.
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