Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

If you're a comcast customer they have some pretty good deals on adding their security systems to your existing services which can include cameras. If you're just looking for a camera system I have used a couple different models from Night Owl either 4 or 8 camera systems that record to a DVR that are very easy to setup and use. Depending on the features & number of cameras they start around $200 and go up from there.

 

Thank you for the info. Ill have to give comcast a call. Adt was alittle pricy

 

@Mademan925 check out:

Amcrest UltraHD 4MP 4CH Home Security Camera System with 4 x 4-Megapixel Weatherproof Outdoor Security Cameras, 4MP DVR w/ Pre-Installed 1TB Hard Drive, Night Vision, BNC Cables (AMDV40M4-4B-B)

http://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-960H-...id=1437492707&sr=8-3&keywords=security+system

My friend just bought one for his house and it works great. Comcast will run you $50/month for 2-4 cameras. It's cheaper in the long run to just buy this. Check out some of the reviews. Theres a dude that has a video and its a pretty solid review.

 

Just remember there hackable so chose your placement wisely. Lol

 

Not worried about fancy criminals. Worried about the random break in criminals.

 

We don't live in a break-in area so much, but we had an electrician come out and mount super bright perimeter lights on motion sensors on every side of the house but the front (which is illuminated at the garage with 2 carriage lights on light sensors to come on at dark, the porch light is always on and their is a flag pole in the yard that is illuminated at night as well. This only helps deter thieves at night, of course, but something to consider.

@RearViewMirror has cams on his home, and even the cam mounted on his porch didn't deter a thief from stealing something off of his front porch, IIRC it was a wreath mounted on his door, and she (the thief) stood on the porch for several minutes before finally working up the nerve to remove it and leave. All in plain view of the cam, and the cam was visible to her as well.

I have a good friend who owns a video surveillance company and looked into cams myself, but for good quality setup (not the Costco cams) it got pricey quick, and that was buying things at cost.

 

Just purchased a two camera setup off Amazon. If I like it I will report back.

 

Just get a 4 camera security system. Worth every penny and they aren't too expensive. I got a two camera wireless system from Bestbuy but since got a different one with a hard drive. I can log in on my phone and watch it from anywhere.

 

No but I would hate to be browsing through porn and find myself, or even worse one of you. You just can't get those images out of head. Lol

 

I got a bluetooth OBD2 reader in the mail today, and will be downloading TORQUE app to use it with.. anybody doing this also? I've not used this app before.

 

Haha. They will be outside cams. I wear my birthday suit around the house to often for inside cameras.

 

Thanks Jason. Do you know offhand if it's able to pull any trans temps?

 

In that case, I'll see and post here with an answer.

 

Decided to get a similar app for iOS instead of running an Android in the truck solely for Torque would be easier, since I wouldn't need to keep making sure I'm charging multiple devices regularly. I bought this on the App Store.. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/obd-fusion-obd2-vehicle-scan/id650684932?mt=8

If I hate it, I'll try Torque on an Android instead.

 

Just did this last week, used it to check and clear codes, haven't messed with other features and tweaks yet. You can enter multiple vehcile profiles (such as 01, 15, Wife's POS Jetta), you enter specific vehicle specs (such as weight and others), and you'lll need to change this from metric to Murican (it's just an option under setting somewhere).

 

torque is badass. I have a different one for iPhone usage but torque was the best app for OBD and monitoring.

 

Well.. the app I bought kind of sucks. I'll try Torque this evening.

 

Here is the video from my camera at 2:30am.