Looking for a better security solution for home directory listing buzz in.  
Due to the increase mail package thefts, HOA proposed to completely remove remote buzz in option.  Currently visitors dialing the code downstairs, call comes to resident's cell phone,  and by pushing '9' the door unlocks;  If we remove that option the resident has to go downstairs to open the door to the visitor. Definitely inconvenient option.  But could be safe. Recently we even noticed the food delivery guys stealing packages on the way out.

My idea to improve it is to add a small cam downstairs.  When someone dialing in the call comes to resident's smartphone.  Resident immediately see shows coming in and make a decision to buzz person in or not.   Can this be implemented for a building of 50 units?  

Any ideas appreciated.   Thanks!!

Does anyone know what's the maximum distance (if any) for the key readers in the building?  From the electronic panel to the key reader.  
We use keyfobs for the building.  Sometimes one or two doors key readers (out of 5 total) do not react to the keyfobs.  And that those that farthest away from the electronic panels inside the Telco room.   So my suspicious would be a distance limit but I would be completely wrong.
Any knowledge in this?  Thanks.

Hello all,

I am seeking advice for a home surveillance DVR system but I cannot find a system that meets my requirements.

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Hello all,

My main disappointment comes from the apparent reality that no one seems to offer a hybrid WiFi and Wired DVR box. I don't know why because I can imagine that nearly everyone has an environment where some points allow for wired cameras and other places around their home are more suitable for a WiFi camera.

In my case, the DVR and my outside patio camera allow for an easy wired camera install but nearly every other point (door), kitchen/dining room are more suitable for WiFi.

My requirements are really modest for a home surveillance system.

• DVR box with 1 - 2 TB hard drive for a month or so worth of recording.
• Automatic email notifications when a specific threshold is met.
• Access to live and recorded video via smart phone
• 2 wired cameras, 2 WiFi cameras and expansion to 8 cameras
• Ideally - A peep hole camera for our front door (not sure why this is so difficult to find).

Currently, I have a Lorex surveillance system and I have two WiFi cameras. The WiFi cameras are not integrated with the Lorex, so I have multiple applications and I really want to replace all of this with a single system.

Thank you.

We have been reading lots of hype on these iphone apps for detecting hidden camera and wanted to know if any EE has an experience in them in how truly they work using an iphone.

Hi all, look to setup a "nanny cam" type of setup - i need wireless home cameras that dont require power - any suggestions?

I think i'd need about 8.

Forgot my password for my qsee HD model number qth41 4 HD channels how do I recover this password really need to get into this to see who was messing in my car please somebody help

How do I rest my passwood if I forgot the one I put in my self

I have 12 cameras that are on the same Physical network but I am unable to find them in the application. The cameras show that they are on and others that are in the same cluster are showing in the Viewing program. I have tried Wireshark, which shows nothing, and I am trying to avoid resetting them, as I will have to get approval (and a bucket truck) to do that.
Anyone knows if there is any other way to get to them?

A friends father died a few years ago and i ended up with this Qsee DVR box that has im assuming his fathers user code with i was never giving so is there a way to reset it ? Its a Q-see h.264 4ch

I need a single outdoor camera to watch a gate.  We will need emails with video's sent to us when people are going in/out.

Needs:
night vision - 100 ft
day vision - 100 ft and need to be able to make out license plate numbers
capable of sending email alerts with short video
capable of sending video's to an onsite storage (windows file storage on site, which will connect via a wifi link to the camera)
wifi
power needs should be plugin
weather proof
web interface to interact with device
do not want or need a camera cctv system*

I need a single indoor camera to watch an IT server room.  We have about half of our server rooms setup with camera's now, I am going to have camera's put in the rest of them.

Needs:
Ethernet
poe capable
night/day vision
capability of sending email with video alerts
capability of sending video's to a local storage location (windows)
web interface for interacting
not cctv

The place I park in office is about 200-300m from where I seat:
I can't see the car as blocked by walls.

My car is parked along the street which can get vandalised (scratched, etc):
I wanted to be able to view my car from my office PC/laptop (or at least from
my iphone) remotely : the street is a straight one & if I sit in the car, I could see
if someone is approaching (even >100m away).

Anyone has any solution to this?  I don't want a recorded video as it's too late
& the vandal would have taken place.  I wanted a camera/device which will make
it like I'm viewing from within the car (but I'm viewing from my office seat).

Feel free to show me any eBay/Amazon links of the items you recommend.
Not something more than US$300 ideally.

I have an iPhone 4 and an iPhone 6: perhaps one of them can be mounted in
the car (with a low-cost 4G data plan of US$20/month for 20GB data)?  If it's
something that don't need any data plan, will be better but I'm Ok to get one