Door bells with cameras?
Discussion
We just bought a house in Gloucester (after finally selling our Italian house!), but it needs work! We are having new double glazing throughout and a new front and back door. I would like a door bell with a camera, so that you can see who it is outside the door, but I have searched the internet, and it seems you need 'electro magnetic' locks for these! Are there any more simple solutions?
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Saw this new in Screwfix, it does'nt have a bell but looks quite tidy as a viewing solution. Click on the "more images" for a pic of the screen.
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/55228/Security/Door-...
Just seen it's got a press button on the outside part, so maybe it is a bell aswell.
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/55228/Security/Door-...
Just seen it's got a press button on the outside part, so maybe it is a bell aswell.
Edited by mgtony on Wednesday 17th November 11:14
I rather like the IP camera solution - weatherproof outside one, or normal interior one pointed through window. They come either wired or wireless, and can be remote positionable. Picture viewable on any net connection (laptop, desktop, phone, remotely) etc.
Can even use it as a security device when you are away to keep an eye on your cars / house etc, and can send you a text/email when they detect movement (Panasonic ones do anyway!)
Can even use it as a security device when you are away to keep an eye on your cars / house etc, and can send you a text/email when they detect movement (Panasonic ones do anyway!)
You don't need electro-magnetic locks. I fitted one of these to my elderly mum's front door - bit of a bargain at £70.
As you can see, once fitted to your front door it acts like a magnet for attractive young women. The one in the picture turned up whilst I was installing it and I had to retreat into the house to escape her improper suggestions.
There's another slight drawback in that you have to push a different button to activate the camera depending on whether or not the person outside rang the doorbell. The microphone is fairly directional too - if the caller isn't facing it you can't hear them very well.
As you can see, once fitted to your front door it acts like a magnet for attractive young women. The one in the picture turned up whilst I was installing it and I had to retreat into the house to escape her improper suggestions.
There's another slight drawback in that you have to push a different button to activate the camera depending on whether or not the person outside rang the doorbell. The microphone is fairly directional too - if the caller isn't facing it you can't hear them very well.
NiceCupOfTea said:
I rather like the IP camera solution - weatherproof outside one, or normal interior one pointed through window. They come either wired or wireless, and can be remote positionable. Picture viewable on any net connection (laptop, desktop, phone, remotely) etc.
Can even use it as a security device when you are away to keep an eye on your cars / house etc, and can send you a text/email when they detect movement (Panasonic ones do anyway!)
An IP camera still need to be wired in ( it needs power).Can even use it as a security device when you are away to keep an eye on your cars / house etc, and can send you a text/email when they detect movement (Panasonic ones do anyway!)
Unless you are spending a lot of money the lens / camera electronics is unlikely to be suitable for filming detail at distances far enough to provide cover for your car etc.
Fitting the camera inside a window will render it useless if the lights are on in the room at night or if it has built in infra red illumination.
You will need to purchase a network storage device etc if you want to store footage to protect cars etc. Using a computer means the computer must be left running 24 hours a day and your CCTV load with impact on the computer's performance. If you find it strains the hard drive to the point where it fails you will loose all your data stored on the computer.
IP cameras can suffer interference / network overload problems depending on routers, where installed etc.
Like for like an IP camera is around 3 times the price of a traditional wired camera.
As you can see at the moment we are not huge IP camera fans. One appeal is that they can use cat5 cabling, but so can traditional cameras. All you need are a pair of baluns per camera which are a little over £5 a pair !!
Henry
MkGriff said:
motco said:
Friedland Visiocam looks as if it meets your need.
We have the VIS3322 and it is great. It will interrupt the current TV channel and show you who is at the door, or unplug it and remove from the charger and take it into your garden..... No wires and easy to install/use.motco said:
MkGriff said:
motco said:
Friedland Visiocam looks as if it meets your need.
We have the VIS3322 and it is great. It will interrupt the current TV channel and show you who is at the door, or unplug it and remove from the charger and take it into your garden..... No wires and easy to install/use.Henry-F said:
NiceCupOfTea said:
I rather like the IP camera solution - weatherproof outside one, or normal interior one pointed through window. They come either wired or wireless, and can be remote positionable. Picture viewable on any net connection (laptop, desktop, phone, remotely) etc.
Can even use it as a security device when you are away to keep an eye on your cars / house etc, and can send you a text/email when they detect movement (Panasonic ones do anyway!)
An IP camera still need to be wired in ( it needs power).Can even use it as a security device when you are away to keep an eye on your cars / house etc, and can send you a text/email when they detect movement (Panasonic ones do anyway!)
Unless you are spending a lot of money the lens / camera electronics is unlikely to be suitable for filming detail at distances far enough to provide cover for your car etc.
Fitting the camera inside a window will render it useless if the lights are on in the room at night or if it has built in infra red illumination.
You will need to purchase a network storage device etc if you want to store footage to protect cars etc. Using a computer means the computer must be left running 24 hours a day and your CCTV load with impact on the computer's performance. If you find it strains the hard drive to the point where it fails you will loose all your data stored on the computer.
IP cameras can suffer interference / network overload problems depending on routers, where installed etc.
Like for like an IP camera is around 3 times the price of a traditional wired camera.
As you can see at the moment we are not huge IP camera fans. One appeal is that they can use cat5 cabling, but so can traditional cameras. All you need are a pair of baluns per camera which are a little over £5 a pair !!
Henry
It was just a thought!
gadjet man said:
I wish....ha 
You probably don't, being as it's not a company. Or so the lack of company info, address, and details are absent from the website. Well, that and the fact a quick whois check shows it as...
Domain name:
cctvbell.co.uk
Registrant:
A Okeefe
Registrant type:
UK Individual
Registrant's address:
The registrant is a non-trading individual who has opted to have their
address omitted from the WHOIS service.
Hi Google
Edited by Stu R on Thursday 15th September 14:47
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