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Need a peephole camera without modifying peephole

I searched almost everywhere. Here is my issue. I live in an apt. I cannot modify or remove the peephole. I can't add a video doorbells of any kind. I am looking to see how I can put a camera on the inside of the door and have a video or who is…
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What are the grounding/bonding requirements for outdoor-mounted power over Ethernet (PoE) security cameras?

I am planning a construction project; as part of it, I will install several security cameras mounted to the underside of my soffits. The cameras will be connected and powered via a wired network (Power over Ethernet / PoE). Do the cameras need to be…
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POE ip camera stopped working after more than a year

I have an exterior hikvision dome ip camera that stopped working in a 4 camera nvr setup. It worked fine for over a year. I've tried a bunch of things to narrow down the problem. I updated the firmware on the nvr and power cycled it. I switched…
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Motion Sensors Don't Work Through Glass — Is There a Workaround?

For one of my security cameras, I don't want it to be outside, exposed to the elements, bugs, birds, and mainly, people who could tamper with it, break it, or steal it. I currently have it behind a window, facing out. The picture looks great,…
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Does a light bulb socket security camera require the wall switch to be on?

Does the light switch have to stay on all time for the camera to work? Where I want to place it there are 20 accent lights hooked up to 1 light switch. Are there any workarounds if I don't want to keep all 20 lights on 24/7?
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Can you wire something in parallel to a light switch?

I’m looking to wire a Ring motion camera to the roof overhanging my garage to replace my old Ethernet driven camera. The easiest access wire that I can see is attached to a switch in the attic. I don’t want the camera to shut off with the switch, so…
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How to mount camera on wall with EPS insulation?

I need to mount a couple of outdoor cameras at my house. Exterior wall layers are EPS, and behind it cement board. The electrician put some conduits where I told him I wanted the cameras. Any special screws in order to safely mount?
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Installing security cameras in a mobile home with no attic

My aunt has bought some DVR security cameras to install in her mobile home (Trailer). The house has NO attic, just a tin roof. The house does have a very easily accessible "crawlspace", which is essentially just the gap between the house and the…
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Fix Video & Power Wire for Security Camera

Is it possible to fix power & video wires for the security camera shown below? This wire was originally divided into two wires ... one for power (that goes to an adapter) and one for video that goes to DVR. Just thought to ask before giving up on…
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External Ethernet wiring in a condo

Background I live in a two-story condo that doesn't have Ethernet wiring. My goal is to retrofit and get wires to as many locations as possible. After self-inspection and consulting with contractors and electricians, I have concluded that dropping…
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Can someone give me advice on the technology I should use in a wireless home security system with the specifics in the description?

Background information: The valuables I want security for will be in a closet. I want the outdoor cameras to be able to be used for surveillance in an internet and power grid down event for which I will have limited solar backup electricity for. I…
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