Building A Pi 3 Camera Home Security

I now own 5 of these camera. I have had excellent satisfaction from all. I use them for wildlife viewing and home security.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been thrilled with my ecobee Home Security Bundle. Installation and configuration could not have been easier or more intuitive. Mount the sensors, open the ecobee app on your phone, step through adding the new device, and the security bundle was up and running in a couple of minutes. One of the things I like about ecobee products is they appeal to a wide range of Users. You can keep it very simple, or you can integrate their devices into a larger ecosystem for home automation. I also purchased the SmartCamera as part of the ecobee as part of the Home Security Bundle. And I already have an ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control. These devices integrate through the ecobee App to create a very simple to use home security network for added peace of mind. And the Autopilot feature automatically takes care of turning on/off the security system and setting the thermostat to home/away as you come and go from your home. What a simple but effective design.

Excellent home security camera with great features. Easy to use and setup.

Great product to add to home security,

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Eufy Security Smart Lock C210 came well packaged with easy to follow paper instructions. The installation was easy to do and the set up was a breeze with the Eufy app. Overall, the lock is good quality and has good security features, such as sharing access, access lockout after too many failed attempts, push notifications, and code scramble. The convenience of being able to access my home with the keypad, app, or physical key makes this lock extremely versatile and gives me peace of mind. Additionally, I like the ability to create different codes for visitors or family that may need access to my home, which can be removed when access is no longer needed. I can also share access via the Eufy app which is great as well. I am impressed with the Eufy Security Smart Lock C210, I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to add security, convenience, and peace of mind to your home security practices.

WiFi 6 is offering faster speeds and better security than previous generations. Unifi has been steadily releasing their lineup and the Unifi 6 Pro is near the top. Only the Unifi 6 Enterprise offers better performance. The Pro features all of the WiFi 6 goodies you want like WPA 3 encryption, upstream MiMo, and better mounting plate than the previous generation. My use case is for an put building that I wanted to extend coverage to for cameras and mobile devices when using the back yard. See the submitted photo for OpenSpeedTest results to a local NAS. The upstream Mimo numbers show an effectively maxed out gigabit ethernet connection which is a new feature for Gen 6 WiFi. The AP does get a little hot in a non-climate controlled building but a small USB fan is keeping this cool. The literature says operating Temps should be fine in this environment but it did seem too hot to me. This last part is for those unfamiliar with Ubiquiti/Unifi. Unifi is a prosumer class enterprise networking solution. If offers single pane of glass management of APs, switches, and gateways. You do need a cloud hosted controller or a local controller (Unifi Cloud Key). You also need some intermediate level knowledge of networking. But it offers a powerful set of tools such as VLANs, considerable configuration flexibility, and frequent patches and security updates. I've been using Unifi since 2018 and am very pleased with the performance and price point.

I had received a Link-Micro LTE several years ago and I am using it for security in a remote building where there is no internet, it has worked great. I received two more Link-Micro LTE for Christmas 2023 and am using one for security in another building, the second will be used for coyote observation. I get about 50% cell signal on all cameras but they work great. I am planning on purchasing two of the rechargable battery packs for the cameras with the unlimited transmission option.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my first home security system and I am loving it! The quality (both sound and video) is exceptional. I love that I can speak into the camera to my cat. Turning the camera and adjusting the angles is simple, too. I am pleasantly surprised with how well the quality is at night, also. The ability to record when I want is nice, and also I love the motion/noise detector. I feel much more secure now.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think ecobee products are pretty awesome. We were looking for a home camera/security system and so far these are exceeding our expectations. The sound quality is loud enough but not overbearing. Speakers on the camera provide adequate and clear sound. Camera quality is awesome. You can zoom and even track people which is really convenient. Door sensors are an added security which give us peace of mind and they’re not in your face which make it less noticeable. It’s super easy to setup and I didn’t run into any connection issues like I have in the past with other brands. I highly recommend these Ecobee products to everyone in the market for a home camera/security.

Great home security camera and all in one simple little doorbell. Couldn't be happier with facial recognition and the clearness of the video at night or day. Excellent