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spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks agoNot always the case. Some cameras require a proprietary app for set up but can then be set to stream to a local server. Internet access can then be completely blocked with router settings.
scrion@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Still, would you really want that? A half-baked device in your network, a device you suspect would constantly betray you, if given the chance?
I personally can’t imagine getting used to that. I’d despise the device (and myself probably).
Linktank@lemmy.today 2 weeks ago
So, what security cameras would you use or are you just back seat driving without a good suggestion?
scrion@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
The latest Raspberry Pi cameras have decent sensors, variants with night vision are available. Axis makes reliable, network attached cameras.
Open-source software like Frigate or ZoneMinder exists.
github.com/blakeblackshear/frigate
github.com/ZoneMinder/zoneminder
spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I have absolutely no problem using these kinds of devices.
I have an old phone and a generic Play account that I used for setup so the companies have nothing of consequence but my public IP address. Setup takes less than 15 minutes and after that all Internet access is completely blocked just like it would be if I unplugged my cable modem. There is no way for the cameras to override my router settings.
My smart TV is much more of a concern.