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We love installing Amcrest cameras. This one has everything built in from PTZ to AI for human detection and even audio! Installation is not easy but the quality is crazy good!
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We install this camera system for many clients. It is good and cheap!
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This 1080 camera is small and compact. Overall, it is very good for the price. Record to microSD card with optional fee for cloud backup. It has RTSP to record to some NVR, including Amcrest NVR, but no ONVIF. Alert for motion detection is basic. There is no AI for person nor vehicle detection.
Pros
+ small and compact
+ easy configuration on the app and installation
+ RTSP streams for NVR
+ built in mic and speaker + siren and light
+ record to microSD with option for cloud
+ no monthly fees, assuming you dont use the cloud
+ includes all mounting hardware
Cons
– no ONVIF – no built in mic
– no AI for person nor vehicle detection
– must buy separate SD card
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items seen in this video
+ amcrest ADC2W: https://amzn.to/3e1Jv38
+ samsung 64gb microSD card: https://amzn.to/36rjwOE
+ amcrest NVR: https://amzn.to/3xuD1S9
+ 6 tb purple drive for NVR: https://amzn.to/3AITh46
items used to make this video
+ DJI OM4 stabilizer: https://amzn.to/3hoX4uA
+ Samsung S21: https://amzn.to/36b3d8w
+ Zoom portable mic: https://amzn.to/3htwr7K
+ Davinci Resolve Studio: https://amzn.to/3bK97zB
In this video, I will show you how to add the Zooz 4 in 1 zwave sensor to Home Assistant thanks to ZwaveJS. This tiny sensor is very reasonably priced considering how it provides 4 useful data for home automation. I will use this as part of an alarm system and automation.
Pros
+ small and compact + package includes everything to mount it in various positions + removal battery
Cons
– took a long time to pair with ZwaveJS. this is JS fault though, I think.
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+ Zooz 4 in 1 sensor: https://amzn.to/3hnp0Ah
items used to make this video
+ Samsung S21: https://amzn.to/36b3d8w
+ Zoom portable mic: https://amzn.to/3htwr7K
+ Davinci Resolve Studio: https://amzn.to/3bK97zB
Finally, a mouse trap for the 21st century! Kills mouse by zapping it and alerts you instantly! No more forgetting to check the mouse trap and having to smell that horrible smell of dead mouses in the house.
Pros
+ small and compact
+ instant alert when trap has been tripped by a mouse
+ uses 4 AA batteries
Cons
– no audible alert, small LED to alert – cannot zap multiple times, must re-arm after each zap.
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+ Dome zwave mouse trap: https://amzn.to/3ygwWc6
+ AA lithium rechargeable batteries: https://amzn.to/3haBgDY
items used to make this video
+ DJI OM4 stabilizer: https://amzn.to/3hoX4uA
+ Samsung S21: https://amzn.to/36b3d8w
+ Zoom portable mic: https://amzn.to/3htwr7K
+ Davinci Resolve Studio: https://amzn.to/3bK97zB
This is a pretty nice water leak sensor. It also has temperature and humidity sensor built in. I had no issues pairing it with Home Assistant and Zwave JS.
Pros
+ small and compact
+ long cord, perfect for sump pump
+ has temperature and humidity sensor
Cons
– no audible alert, small LED to alert
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+ Aeotec Water Sensor 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/2TnyGBJ
+ Fibaro water sensor: https://amzn.to/3dBVep0
items used to make this video
+ DJI OM4 stabilizer: https://amzn.to/3hoX4uA
+ Samsung S21: https://amzn.to/36b3d8w
+ Zoom portable mic: https://amzn.to/3htwr7K
+ Davinci Resolve Studio: https://amzn.to/3bK97zB
In this video, we will take a fresh look at the RLK8-810B4-A. This is Reolink 4K 4 cameras security camera system with AI for person and vehicle detection. We will go through a brief unboxing, installation, setting up the software, and finally my critique of it. Everything about the system is great! The only downside is no ONVIF so you cannot add cameras from other companies such as Amcrest, Hikvision, Dahua, etc…
PROS
+ kit comes with everything you will need including the 2TB hard drive
+ has AI for vehicle and person detection
+ H.265 compression
+ 4K cameras + built in mic for live streaming on the app and laptop.
+ 8 channels NVR for up to 8 cameas
+ no monthly fees, unless you want backup to the cloud
+ easy setup and menus
CONS
– about 40ft of CAT5 is not long enough for most install
– no ONVIF is a huge let down
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+ Reolink 4 cam system: https://amzn.to/2T9w0Y0
+ additional 4K Reolink camera: https://amzn.to/3hd6rNM
+ 6 TB purple drive: https://amzn.to/2U6MCjk
video was made with these items
+ DJI stabilizer: https://amzn.to/2P6Pmuw
+ Canon m6ii: https://amzn.to/2WIfR9Y
+ Canon 22mm lense: https://amzn.to/2O6Jz7D
+ Zoom portable mic: https://amzn.to/3qy54h8
+ Davinci Resolve Studio: https://amzn.to/3bK97zB
Easily add a bathroom in your basement with this Saniflo pump toilet! You can install just the toilet or add a sink and shower as seen in this video. No need to need up the basement floor to run pipes underneath! We love this toilet so far and think you will too. Everything is included in the toilet packages. All you need are water supply lines and pipes to ventilate and connect into your sewage line.
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+ Saniflo pump toilet: https://amzn.to/2SfWQNM
items used to make this video
+ DJI stabilizer: https://amzn.to/2P6Pmuw
+ Canon m6ii: https://amzn.to/2WIfR9Y
+ Canon 22mm lense: https://amzn.to/2O6Jz7D
+ Davinci Resolve Studio: https://amzn.to/3bK97zB
If you need internet access wherever you go, this is the best rugged modem to get! Use it to get online in your cars, trucks, or log cabin. It is powered by 9-36VDC so you can power it from a car battery or wall outlet.
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+ power cable: https://amzn.to/30d4UPK
+ alternative antenna: https://amzn.to/3qleWsw
items used to make this video
+ DJI stabilizer: https://amzn.to/2P6Pmuw
+ Canon m6ii: https://amzn.to/2WIfR9Y
+ Canon 22mm lense: https://amzn.to/2O6Jz7D
+ Davinci Resolve Studio: https://amzn.to/3bK97zB