KitJul 7, 2023

Do any #tech people here have any resources or camera recommendations for setting up a local-storage security system whether that be an SD card or like a server of sorts (absolutely *no* cloud)?

Every time I look up an article it gives me things like alexa and I absolutely do not want any sort of camera that is owned by a company that could view my footage.

#infosec #security #technology

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I have PTSD from a couple of separate events (including a stalking situation) and would love to have a security camera, but I don't want it to have cloud access of any kind.

Googling this has not been very helpful, so if anyone knows of any good videos or articles explaining this process or even just what kind of camera to buy in order to start the process, just let me know!

Jul 7, 2023 at 2:13amWeb
Show threadKitJul 7, 2023
Just wanted to say thank you to you all for your kind help and comments! I appreciate it a ton.
Show thread12 Freya it/its𒀭𒈹𒍠𒊩Jul 7, 2023
@skeletonpup hey, one of the possible options is a UniFi video setup... there is cloud access, but it's optional. We use UniFi video at a few sites and it seems to work well
Show threadAndrew VojakJul 8, 2023
@12 @skeletonpup I’ll second UniFi, this is what I use at home. It’s kinda expensive, but very reliable and I own all my footage on equipment exclusively at my home.
Show threadOliver Jul 8, 2023
@avojak @12 @skeletonpup I'll third unifi. We also use the same cameras as baby monitors. I love that it's all local on a hard drive in my basement.
Show threadcobalt going beige todayJul 7, 2023
@skeletonpup @sheepchase I had same questions a year ago when we moved and asked friends in diaspora-a lot of help that way. Basically t
many camera systems options to set up your own old/spare computer to run them/record. Hardwire or use your wi-fi for system. Pricing options about $500 and too much hassle at the time. Opted for service provider system for 3 year contract. It’s not Ring or blink or any common providers that share video with police and we can wipe any recordings at any time.
Show threadCody ToombsJul 8, 2023

@skeletonpup Reolink has at least one model with a microSD slot, the Argus 3 Pro. There is a cloud service, but it's not very useful anyway. You can activate the camera and then remove the network connection, and it should rely on the SD card from there on. I haven't personally tried this, so I don't know how convenient this is, but it can be made to meet your criteria.

Alternatively, Synology makes cameras that send video to a local NAS, and there's no reason to think it's going anywhere else.