Zmodo Security Outdoor, 1080p Home Security WiFi IP Camera, Night Vision, AI Motion Detection, Video Surveillance, Weatherproof, Compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, Metal Case

This is my fifth camera. Don’t let the wireless fool you. The network connection is wireless, but you’ll still need to run power. Since these will most likely be mounted on the exterior walls of your home, you’ll want to fish that wire inside the wall and have the other end pop out near an AC outlet. Your exterior walls are insulated. You’ll need a set of fiberglass rods to push through the insulation. My exterior walls are stucco, so that also means stucco patch. I found it easier to fill the hole in the stucco with caulk first, and apply stucco patch a few weeks later once the caulk had fully cured. This makes a clean, professional, installation that nearly is wireless. There is only a short piece of thin white wire that runs straight into the wall just behind the camera. The more professional your install appears not only looks nicer, but makes the would be malintented individual(s) wonder just how much you spent on this system. What other surprises are behind this? I can tell you in my case, a LOT! I started with the inexpensive stuff, beefing up the door and window locks first. I even put up fake cameras as a deterrent, and put security decals on every door and window. Did that work? The fake cameras did not. Someone tried to break in, twice actually. The beefed up locks stopped one, and the alarm system stopped the next. Correction, three times! I chased after one! The police caught him shortly thereafter. But without cameras, there was no footage. The police needed the video from the fake cameras. Sorry, not available. That’s when we decided we need real ones. Something that stores everything offsite in it’s own cloud backup. Something that runs 24×7, constantly recording. Something that will capture video day and night. Something simple enough for a do-it-yourself install, and lastly would not break the bank, or make us rob one to afford it. The ability to monitor remotely via smart phone is a big bonus too. Should we be notified of an alarm, we can pull up the cameras and see exactly what happened. These Zmodo camera’s fill every requirement. Since installing the first few about a year ago, no one has bothered us. That doesn’t mean we will no longer be vigilant. If there are areas we cannot see, we still want to be sure they are covered. Should someone attempt to disable a camera, we want to be sure another camera captures it. The fact that we continue to buy more and expand this system proves it meets all our needs. We would, and have, purchased again and again. You don’t have to max out a credit card and do it all at once. Buy one or two. I’m sure you’ll be more than satisfied. You can always expand your system later as time and funds permit. Oh, and don’t waste your money on the fake ones. They obviously don’t even work as a deterrent! Just get the real thing, and have real protection. The next time the police ask for video, it’ll be on my screen before they even arrive, and I’ll give them a link where they can download it. I’ll even capture a snapshot or two.

I love these little camera’s quick response and low cost. I now have 10 of them, but their price for hosting is way too high. I also have other brands like Reoling which responds poorly and costs way too much, then there is Nest which is OK in price, quality and hosting costs. I now host all my cameras on my Synology Raid 5 System at home and pay nothing.

This is my 6th Zmodo camera I have added over 5 years. Great picture and easy install. Had an issue with them not working with a certain IP company, but since switched internet providers and all work great. YOU DO NOTNEEC TO HAVE CLOUD SUBSCIPTION TO WORK.

I have many brands of cameras, however this is the only one that provides notifications without a subscription.

i’ve had these cameras for three years. i have added cameras over the years and always choose this brand. very reliable, clear and instant viewing. i have ring and blink cameras which are good cameras. but these are my favorite overall.