Adam
give me your suggestions for a security camera system that's easy to operate for someone with zero computer skills, is secure, and allows for remote access (yes, yes I know).
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Show threadI love this, so IFeb 24

@Kels_316 I’d like my unicorn to be fluro orange thanks.

Seriously though, the UniFi camera stuff looks pretty nice?

Show threadAdamFeb 24
@jpm MIL needs something, they've had some attempted break ins recently. Only reason for remote is so we could get in and help sort out any dramas without being on-site.
Show threadAdam ♿Feb 24
@Kels_316 @jpm Unifi, but you're in their ecosystem, or something that supports Apple Homekit but you'll be paying Apple.
Show threadI love this, so IFeb 24
@voltagex @Kels_316 yeah and I’m not sure if I’d recommend anyone buying into UniFi now, given *waves arms at embargo-breaking in Russia*
Show threaddecryptionFeb 24
@jpm @voltagex @Kels_316 russian embargo what now???
Show threadI love this, so IFeb 24
@decryption @voltagex @Kels_316 this: https://hntrbrk.com/ubiquiti/
Ubiquiti: The U.S. Tech Enabling Russia's Drone War

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Show threadI love this, so IFeb 24
@decryption @voltagex @Kels_316 bUt ItS tHe DiStRiBuToRs!
Show threadCameronFeb 24
@decryption @jpm @voltagex @Kels_316 assuming this: https://hntrbrk.com/ubiquiti/
Ubiquiti: The U.S. Tech Enabling Russia's Drone War

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Show threadI can’t believe its not @twcauFeb 24

@root @decryption @jpm @voltagex @Kels_316 Saw that article a few weeks back; and came out barely a month after I bit the bullet and finally replaced my 8yr Synology router and mesh setup with Unifi gear.

Not. Happy. Jan. 😑

Show threaddecryptionFeb 24
@twcau @root @jpm @voltagex @Kels_316 it's pretty rough how blind of an eye ubiquiti is turning to their gear in russia - not just from a legal trade sanction point of view, but like, an ethical and humanitarian one :(
Show threadI love this, so IFeb 24
@decryption @twcau @root @voltagex @Kels_316 yep that’s the biggest issue with the “but it’s the distributors!” excuse they’re using.
Show threadI can’t believe its not @twcauFeb 24

@jpm @decryption @root @voltagex @Kels_316 The section in the article about UI’s capability to identify and kill their devices in the field if they identify them in RU blows it it out the water.

Not withstanding it’s easy for them to trace these items back through their distribution chain, and cut those distributors off.

Almost as bad as the excuses Cloudflare use for allowing genuinely awful groups their safe harbour/services.

Show threaddecryptionFeb 24
@twcau @jpm @root @voltagex @Kels_316 whenever i see this sort of behaviour at a large company i genuinely wonder how the CEO sleeps at night knowing they're enabling the literal death of innocent people - it feels like such a nobrainer to at least do what I can to prevent my company's gear ending up in the hands of evil people, I don't even know what the "pro" argument for it is here as there's a very easy cop out if your board or investors tell you to turn a blind eye - the fucken law
Show threadI can’t believe its not @twcauFeb 24
@decryption @root @jpm @voltagex @Kels_316 Agree entirely, really rubbed me up the wrong way just how little a crap they give.
Show threadAdam ♿Feb 24
hey quick question what the fuck? @decryption @jpm @Kels_316
Show threaddecryptionFeb 24
@voltagex @jpm @Kels_316 i had no idea ubiquiti was breaking the embargo
Show threadAndrewFeb 24
@decryption @voltagex @jpm @Kels_316 Wut? Source pls?
Show threaddecryptionFeb 24
@ausfestivus @voltagex @jpm @Kels_316 https://hntrbrk.com/ubiquiti/
Ubiquiti: The U.S. Tech Enabling Russia's Drone War

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Show threadAndrewFeb 25
@decryption @voltagex @jpm @Kels_316 well fuck
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@ausfestivus @decryption @voltagex @Kels_316 in a word, yeah
Show threadDrew MayoFeb 24
@Kels_316 @jpm I got my parents eufy. I also got them AmpliFi (UniFi consumer) so in theory I can can bridge into their LAN
Show threadI love this, so IFeb 24
@drew @Kels_316 I haven’t looked at Eufy in detail, does it do local recording, storage, and processing? Or is it cloud-only?
Show threadDrew MayoFeb 24
@jpm @Kels_316 local to SD card on base station. Cloud sub optional (though cloud account not)
Show threadDrew MayoFeb 24
@jpm @Kels_316 if it helps, my insurer “required” me to install a security system and I personally chose Eufy for that. I use UniFi for my cameras, but I have Eufy for the stupid security stuff.
Show threadnoodleFeb 24

@jpm @drew @Kels_316 I'm on Eufy, albeit on a homebase2, which has been superseded. Do not recommend. A lot of performance and connectivity issues, and some lies about security a few years ago.

They can do local storage and processing, but I've always had connectivity issues if the NVR doesn't have internet connectivity. So in practice they require cloud connectivity. I've never had to pay them though.

Bugs in the app worsen the above issues. The app lies, a lot, particularly in how it displays detected events, always reporting 'none detected' then reporting more with every refresh in a FILO manner. Movement and doorbell response times are glacial, alerts come many minutes after events. Movement detection of my cameras is insensitive even on maximim. I've had other issues too, like phantom doorbell chimes.

Show threadDrew MayoFeb 24
@noodle @jpm @Kels_316 ah crap, sorry to hear that.
Show threadnoodleFeb 24

@drew @jpm @Kels_316 And that's before we add the issues it has with my pfsense firewall's NAT. Most saliently, it broke notifications.

Next network rejig the doorbell is swapping to Tapo.

Show threadDrew MayoFeb 25
@noodle @jpm @Kels_316 I’ve not had that issue at all, all my stuff is door and motion sensors (and robot vacuum). My parents have not reported any issues either. I definitely believe that once the internet is out it’ll all go to pants, but I haven’t seen it.
Show threadnoodleFeb 25

@drew Homebase 2 or 3? Either way that gives me some hope that the next network rejig may fix some of it.

I have a doorbell and 2 cameras. The homebase is on my iot network currently (things were a little better when it was on the core network, but only a little).

Show threadDrew MayoFeb 25
@noodle only a 2. But I don’t do complicated things.
Show threadnoodleFeb 25
@drew Somewhat eerily the app just stopped loading in GrapheneOS
Show threadThomas TankFeb 24
Reolink is pretty solid and _might_ meet the ease of use requirements. Options for local NVR/screen as well as cloud. Lots of camera options too. Also integrates with HA but that's probably scope creep.
Show threadFranciscus Feb 24

@Kels_316

Repurpose an old smartphone with something like
https://www.airdroid.com/personal/
or
https://www.airdroid.com/remote-control/best-free-app-to-turn-old-phone-into-security-camera/

All-in-1 Android Device Manager | AirDroid Personal

AirDroid Personal is the mobile device management suite that lets you easily transfer files across devices, remote control devices, mirror screens & manage SMS & notifications.

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Show threads0 Is Not A SysadminFeb 24
@Kels_316 just a note that for remote access — installing ZeroTier or similar VPN on a device in their network might make it easier overall than needing specific remote cloud access for different services.
I keep an old Mac mini running Mint or similar at a few sites set up to auto boot and run ZeroTier so I can remote in with ease.
Show threadCT 🇦🇺Feb 24
@Kels_316 I have Reolink. They are pretty simple and cost effective and can be remotely managed. I have it powered by a smart plug that I can reboot if needed