[GTALUG] a simple security solution?

o1bigtenor o1bigtenor at gmail.com
Mon Apr 15 20:00:50 EDT 2019


On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 3:33 PM Karen Lewellen via talk <talk at gtalug.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Alvin,,
> sort of in context.
>
>
> > There are a number of IP based cameras that will do the kind of thing you
>   want.
>
> Need to be sure I follow the dictionary.  what does the IP mean in IP
> based camera?
> And the camera will send a written or verbal notification either to my
> land line analog telephone, or  send me a regular e-mail?

> Really? Do you have a model?  Perhaps I can find it on line somewhere.
>
> > There appear to be some peephole cameras so it may be possible to get
> > something that will fit into an existing door peephole otherwise you will be
> > trying to figure out where to install the camera.
> Actually the install location may be the simplest part of the problem.
> To help folks picture, my apartment is  above a commercial  space with what
> is technically my front door  facing the back.
>   the door I wish to monitor is at the bottom of  the stairs leading to my
> landing.  I have two elevated options for camera placement, one a shelf
> practically at the window level which is set high in the door, and better
> still a very tall entertainment centre that is flat on top, and right next
> to   an outlet.  My door has no peephole.  The goal is placement so one
> does  not know there is a camera  around if that makes sense.
> Thanks for  providing some ideas Alvin,
>

You could also consider whats known as a 'game camera' - - - only
takes pictures
on movement.

Regards


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