I was making a joke using the absurdity of what I put together as a hobby project over the past couple years as an example to reinforce the comment I replied to. I’ve spent my whole career in IT and it’s absurd the level of knowledge a lot of career or even hobbyist IT folks expect the general public to have.
My generator cost $8k installed. I ran all the cables myself, still cost $1k for the materials. Doorbell camera $200. PoE cameras averages to $174 each or ~$2,500 UPS’s: $300 combined MiniPC: $500 Cage and mounts: $150 Isolated cameras: $30 SD cards: $15 ea
All told I have over $13k invested easily and it would easily be over twice as much without knowing how to do it myself. Anyone giving folks shit for using WiFi security systems is out of touch.
UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Fence with a lock on it is a lot cheaper.
Waraugh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 month ago
I got insurance. I’d help load the truck rather than get shot if someone broke into my house and I was home. This has mostly been a fun project hobby that I can continuously tinker with while working in my office from home. I’ve had a lot of trouble finding a hobby I’m able to stick to that is mentally challenging and rewarding to me. The progressive learning has been great and has me excited to continue with further integration. That said. I will have evidence for police and insurance. I also enjoy watching the deer and other wildlife without going outside which tends to change their behavior.