Hello..
in my foyer there is 1 light point on the ceiling..
I plan to install CCTV (Aqara/EZVIZ) with 2 way communication.. since i dont really need to install light there..
Is it advisable to do so? Any recommended camera that can use AC power?.. Saw some video online.. for this smart camera, they are using type C camera and it looks really stupid with the cable dangling around hahaha.. Is there a proper way to do it?

(I planned to use the existing AC power point provided cause dont want to make extra mess or a lot of effort to install smart camera outside.)

Yeah. Its a plaster ceiling.
I’m planning to get the Aqara camera since im using Aqara smart lock as well. Or another option EZVIZ.
The DC12 adapter i need to buy something like the 3pin adapter? Or is there any other way to hide the cable?
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Sorry the photo rotated hahaha.. that is my plaster ceiling.
Thanks for the recommendation! ok now i got the picture  on how to do it

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After reading the posts here, I’m likely to go with HIkvision or Dahua. I’m looking for a POE system with 8 channels and  at least 5MP camera resolution. It seems that both Dahua and Hikvision has few POE options for this configuration  after I looked in Lazada and Shopee

Reolink has more POE options but I understand from forummers’ posts that Reolink night time recording is not as good as Hilvision or Dahua

Any recommendation for a POE system from Hikvision or Dahua?

Installed at home

5 outdoor, 3 indoors
2 way audio with active deterrence is OK if it doesn't add too much to the cost

order from china? brand?
after testing will sale it ?

thanks..

Hey kawan, I'm interested in this type of wireless CCTV (for office use):

Xiaomi Mijia PTZ

TP Link

1. What happens to this type of wireless CCTV when they lost connection to Wifi for any reason? Do they stop recording altogether? Or will the footage still be stored in the SD card inserted? By right it will still record(Better ask seller about this)

2. I watched the unbox video here and apparently you need to scan a QR code at the bottom of the CCTV to view the footage from your phone's app. If I'm mounting the CCTV onto the ceiling, wouldn't that be a huge problem? (the QR code will be covered by the ceiling) Pair it before you put on the ceiling

3. Which of the above 2 products (Xiaomi vs TP Link) is better in your opinion? If need to choose between this 2, go for Tapo

Thank you in advance sifus sekalian! 

Hi all, if my house no wifi (because havent install yet) . can i use a cctv outside the house? what criteria i need to look at as how i can transfer the recorded video to my phone?

and is the cctv works like car dashcam? we use the wifi from cctv to download the video from the apps? Thank you

The links I shared above aren’t wifi ip cam like car dashcams right?

currently using hik DS-7208HUHI-K1-E decoder with 8pcs of camera ...

wonder can add ip wifi camera to the decoder and viewing in hik app ?

thanks ...

great...
any model recommend? must get Hik brand or can mixed with other brands?

anyway the ip camera using 12v or 5v?
if 12v may i tap the 12v power from the existing camera voltage ?

thanks ...

can recommend which affordable and good ip cam?for outdoor use
Thanks

Hi all, thinking of setting up CCTV at home. Seeing some brands like Hikvision, Dahua always quoted here, I engaged a Hikvision salesperson for a quotation as below. Main purpose is just general security and in-house monitoring of maid.

Due to existing wiring (installed many years ago) the person told me I can only use analog camera up to max of 5MP.

Seeking some opinions from sifus here on whether...

- the package is good (any glaring problems)
- the price is reasonable
- any other items

Quotation CCTV 8CH

Hik 8ch dvr system
2TB Hdd
Hik 5mp IR Dome x 4
Hik 5mp IR Bullet x 4
12V Switching Power Supply
Installation, Testing & Commisioinning
Internet Setting
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@ RM 2,900.00
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ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Payment Terms
50% deposit upon confirmation
50% balance after installation

Optional
1) Upgrade to 5mp clrvu (full time clr) Camera
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@ Add rm 150/unit
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2) Upgrade to 5mp (Audio) Camera
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@ rm 150/unit
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Thanks sifus

I don't have a CCTV system currently, only existing cabling done several years ago (8 CCTV points)..
I see.. the package does seem basic but it might be enough for my needs? Not too familiar with the technical jargons. Is RM2.9k reasonable for my package?
Sorry if questions are dumb, CCTV is something new to me, still lurking around the thread but there is too many pages.

What's a "Tri-Guard" Function?

4G LTE CCTV with solar panel

Anyone can recommend some reliable brand for wireless CCTV with magnet base besides Xiaomi? Thanks

Is Dahua app better than Ezviz?

I was also in between POE or analog system, thanks for the insights. Will go for POE despite the double price.