First time installing CCTV myself, gonna install one bullet type to plaster ceiling. Can I just screw in to the plaster ceiling? or I need to drill holes, then use a butterfly wall plug for this?

If plaster ceiling, then drill a hold, then put butterfly wall plug and a long screw.

So I ordered the EZVIZ C3W Pro 4MP (because I got another 2 cameras in my home which nobody is staying at, thanks to FMCO reno got stuck).

I just realized the EZVIZ Color Night Vision = using spotlights rather than like the Hikvision ColorVu Oh well, this shall work for now.

Wondering if anyone here tried software like Blue Iris on existing PC, connecting to multiple cctvs via a switch, instead of using an NVR. Have some old unused PCs lying around, so thinking of trying that. But Blue Iris software cost like RM350.

Maybe you ought to try free alternative first before purchasing it.
Try frigate, it's free and using ai for object detection

Hi. I have few questions and need you guys suggestion.

I would like to install cctv in my orchard / kebun.

1. My kebun doesnt have internet connection at the moment. But maybe i can apply for streamyx. No unifi of course.

2. From the front gate of our orchard to our small house in the back of the orchard (where i plan to put the dvr, router and power supply), around 400meters. It is a big orchard/kebun. So maybe i need 2000m length of wire for the cctv (coaxial / power supply / poe) all around my kebun.

3. I want to install the cctv at few places, such as at the front gate, the small house, a store room where i kept my machines/tools, another 1 or 2 cctv overlooking my kebun. So around 5-6 cctv needed. I want to view all the cctv through my phone also as im not in the kebun 24/7. And want to get notification if there is any unwanted movement. And i need a cctv that detect car movement and will notify me about car movement near the front gate / small house.

4. So now i have few options for the cctv:
A) Reolink 4g solar cctv cost around rm1k each. And i need a sim card with unlimited internet connection for each cctv. 4g connection a bit poor in my kebun. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Need 5-6 cctvs, rm1k each. And need 5-6 sim cards with unlimited internet connection. Or just get a cheap 4g solar cctv from shopee, around rm400 each
B) i apply for streamyx and install reolink / tapo c310 in my kebun. But the distance from the front gate to the house (router, power supply) is about 400meters. Sure cannot get wifi. This is the problem
C) still apply for streamyx. And install hikvision cctv with dvr and poe, and just use cable/wire all the way from the front gate to the house (router, power supply). This one is much cheaper options.

So, any other suggestion? And which is the best idea for me to setup the cctv? Thanks

This post has been edited by z800r: Aug 28 2021, 10:04 PM

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C) Instead of streamyx, go for 4g unlimited like unifi or from other telcos. There's a post I read on FB using some of signal gun or signal booster to boost signal significantly if signal coverage not that great.
This is one is definitely best & cheapest, since you connect camera using POE and you can add on UPS some more if blackout happens.

For the small house and store ..... 4( C)

For the front gate ..... 4(A)

A movement sensor can be a nuisance alert inside the orchard and at main gate when there are small animals or passing cars....I have 2 sets of photo beam in my compound plus few visiting squirrels and lizards and my alarm gets triggered once awhile.

This post has been edited by mini orchard: Aug 29 2021, 07:01 AM

My IP camera with human detection does not get triggered when squirrels come visiting.


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I believe all cameras sensor are built differently.

This post has been edited by mini orchard: Aug 29 2021, 03:05 PM

The PIR doesnt detect car movement right? Just detect human motion?

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Any Smart Home camera that will call my Phone when there is suspicious motion detected?

For a smart gadget to call a hp upon a detection, it need a call module ... a connected land line or a sim card slot....similar to an alarm system.

It quite sometime I havent being following every cctv tech since my last installation more than 10 years ago ....maybe there is one in the market now.

I think it's possible if you have a spare phone with a sim card using the tasker app.

Hi guys..

I am comparing the Xiaovv Pro XVV-6120G-B10 to the Tapo C310. Would appreciate your inputs into both of these. Thanks in advance.


Is the Xiaovv = Xiaomi?

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Aug 30 2021, 03:50 PM

Normally would not recommend Tplink cctv but at rm46 buy first regret later
C310

Haha Thanks for the link... but why not Tapo cctv?

Anyway the price is for the power cord only...

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Aug 30 2021, 05:13 PM

Oh sorry didn't read properly. Tplink is not well known for CCTV products. In fact their low end networking products quality is also like shit nowadays. If I have to choose between Xiaomi & Tplink I would choose Xiaomi. But if I have a choice I awould also not used Xiaomi products. Too much problem on China region or internaional version. I am a Tuya fag

Understood. But of course the price difference btw original Tuya and TP/Xiaomi is pretty far off. Anyway, Thanks a lot for your input.

Oh btw is XiaoVV made by Xiaomi or a subsidiary brand of it?

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Aug 30 2021, 05:36 PM