Well said! In the last few years, there has been a trend in consumer grade security cameras to have a wireless system for easy deployment, but this creates a problem. When you have a wireless system, a camera sends more data when it sees movement, so even if it is encrypted, a thief can monitor the volume of data on the network and based on that, know if there is anyone home just by parking next to your house. There is another issue with wireless cameras, they are less reliable than Ethernet cameras, so that should be taken in consideration. Not to mention a thief can jam flood the band being used with junk data transmission, making the camera unable to send data wirelessly properly. If you are going to get a consumer grade camera, NEVER GET A WIRELESS SYSTEM. This doesn’t just apply to security systems, but in almost every type of product. Consumer grade products are designed to cut costs and be more difficult to repair, and break after the warranty has expired so consumers will buy new junk, and enterprise grade hardware is designed to be reliable and (often) easier to repair, with a much longer lifecycle. This is why even in my home, I try to buy commercial grade equipment whenever possible. My computer is a server that is running in the closet, my networking at home is enterprise grade for switches and WiFi access points, I even upgraded my kitchen recently with commercial grade induction range that I bought used from a restaurant that went out of business recently. Performance, reliability, and advanced management features of enterprise grade equipment is amazing, and even though they are more expensive, it may prove to be cheaper in the long term.
I'm down in Southern California, and I cannot find any professional brand security camera systems to purchase and conducted DIY install. Closest thing I find is Avertx and they seem more consumer.
really appreciate you making this video, im also about to watch your 2 others. I am trying to design a system for my house and I find so many junk "kits" and its hard to know whats good quality and what isnt.
@The Security Experts tgis is why I would choose a professional security system at my home. May I ask what your recommendation is for great reliable cameras? Im interested in Excellent night vision, Wide angle, excellent clarity, and being able to zoom in clearly on whichever details without pixlelation is important to me. As is the ability to pick up a petson or object over 150' +++ feeg away. I want a system that someone cant hack into. Thars already happened with my night owl DVR. I would also like to view my cameras remotely. Whats your top of the line professional surveillance camera please?
This video is 5 years old now but it seems you still reply to comments so ill give it a shot. Iv been looking at getting a system for my home/office for about 2 years now. I have tried some of the name brand "wireless" battery options and returned them all. Mainly due to the subscription programs (which I refuse to pay for past the trial to access my recordings) and the fact that you have to keep charging the devices. With that said, Im looking for a setup where the NVR can be placed in my computer room where my monitors are set up. The problem I am having is that I have a weird house/attic situation. POE wiring would require a professional install due to the location of my office/computer room where I will need to view the video feed and the location of the cameras. It looks like you have some Wifi options on your site. Wifi interest me as I have power outlets near where the cameras would need to go and could transmit the video feed via Wifi to the room where the NVR would be located. From what I have gathered on your site, it seems like POE have the best feeds and best image quality. 4K-8mp, etc. Would the ProVue wireless be a comparable option for me that would still get minimal video lag, great image quality, and allow me to place the NVR in my computer room/office where I would have the viewing monitor?
Sounds like you have tired all the "consumer grade" systems we help people replace everyday. You'll continue to have the issues if you keep shopping for the same type of equipment. Stay away from consumer grade systems. Nest, Ring, Q-See, Night-Owl, Lorex, Bink and all the rest. Same performance, same disappointment. I would stop looking at wifi solutions, they never meet expectations. With that said, there are professional solutions you can use to get a much better system, such as using our Power Line Transmitters. They allow you to place PoE units in attics or a garage, connect IP cameras to them and then transmit the video through the house wiring to the video recorder in your office (very reliable). I been in the industry 28 years and have never been to a home that could not be professionally installed. It just takes the right equipment and advice. So we suggest two things. Take a look at the power transmitters we mentioned and second schedule a design appointment with one of our designers. Hope this helps. Power Transmitters www.backstreet-surveillance.com/cctv-parts/cctv-transmitters-controls/power-line-video-transmitters.html Schedule a Design Appointment www.backstreet-surveillance.com/quotes.html
@@BackstreetCameras Thank you for the reply! Your power line transmitters look like they may solve my wiring issue. From the diagram on your website, it looks like it goes, Cameras---POE unit---power transmitter. Is the POE unit necessary if say I only have 1-2 cameras in a particular location? For example, it looks like the Power line transmitter has two Ethernet ports on it. If I only have one or two cameras can I plug them directly into the Power line transmitter or is the POE unit in between mandatory to complete the connection?
I think I may have found the answer. It seem the power line transmitters only connect the camera to the home/office internet and do not actually provide power the unit? Hence the need for the POE unit middle man? In theory, if the particular camera used has a Ethernet input AND had a separate power adapter then as long as I had another wall outlet near by I could provide internet connectivity and power. The issue is that is the whole point of POE cameras is they usually just have the one cat5 cable to provide both functions? I guess the POE unit is more necessary if you had 3 or more cameras needing power, the POU unit could power them all vs finding outlets nearby to power them all.
I have a small commercial parking lot with 6 light poles. I would like to install professional grade cameras on the poles. What would be your recommendation? I want quality over price. Thanks!
Dude, for coax cable, YES it does matter. I've been going this 27 years. I've seen it first hand. I don't understand comparing coax cable to fiber when you are talking about the limitation of coax. The video was not called "coax vs. fiber".. Its like comparing an apple to a car. They are totally different technologies. Yes the fiber is cheaper, but I notice you don't mention the cost of transceivers. Do you use ST connectors on your fiber? is it multi-mode or single mode? Just want to clear up the lack of knowledge in the comment.
Umm....well @jayxfj...you've been called out! What say you now? This is why when you DON'T know about a thing, you should NOT try to play "comments expert" about that thing! Just shut up and try to learn something! SMH!
Fiber would be way more expensive when you think about fiber switches, xcievers, etc. Furthermore, how would you power it? Sure let's just run 20 extra power outlets on top of buildings, in ceilings, etc. so we can pay 100x as much for the same performance. Good point.
Obviously our brand, Backstreet Surveillance as well as Axis, Bosch, Pelco, Honeywell etc. Any cameras that are built for quality and intended to be used and sold by security professionals. It's almost impossible to find a security dealer or distributor who carries consumer grade products like Lorex, Swann, Q-See, Arlo, Blink, They are all designed for a price point rather than performance. Hope this helps.
If ur trying to catch a criminal, stay away from cheap stuff. May be it will record a criminal in action, but I want mine to alert me only phone so I can call the police. My Nightowl goes off every 5 seconds, its worthless for outdoor watching large areas, in your house or porch, maybe a cheap one will work ok.
@@BackstreetCameras Well what is your number, the web says it has been changed and no longer current web site, ...I am shopping for better system Right Now! Thanks!!!!!!
