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This is just a fork of the discussion in another thread about engine room cameras. I wanted to get my expanded set-up fully tested before posting more detail. I think I am there now.
I started out using one of these kits:
[Expandable 8CH, 2K] Hiseeu Wireless Security Camera System with 1TB Hard Drive with One-Way Audio, 8 Channel NVR 4Pcs 1296P 3.0MP Night Vision WiFi IP Security Surveillance Cameras Home Outdoor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07719HQQ...t_i_A7BQJNNR0FS36PYAGFBZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
...and a small outdoor monitor I had left over after upgrading my OpenCPN plotter to a bigger screen, to monitor my engines, shafts, and genset.
Then I added and integrated one of these remote PTZ cameras to each of the front and back of the boat:
3MP HD Wireless Security Camera Outdoor, Pan Tilt Zoom, Two Way Audio, Motion Detection, Light Alarm with Floodlight Color Night Vision, SD/Cloud Record, Compatible with Hiseeu Wireless Camera System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081PRVDJ...t_i_W8WRADP3KH387Z1WK3WB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
To prevent two of the engine room cameras from intermittently "disappearing", I added one of these:
WiFi Repeater, Hiseeu WiFi Range Extender for Hiseeu Security Camera System Wireless https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NRBYM5...t_i_DDXJWD3RD3NZEGEW0M9N?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I am about to install two of these inside and don't envision any problems, but haven't tested them, yet:
【2K,Human Tracking】 Hiseeu Pan/Tilt Wireless Security Camera Indoor,3MP Camera,Two-Way Audio,2.4GHz for Baby/Nanny/Pet,IR Night Vision, SD/Cloud Storage, Suit Hiseeu Wireless Surveillance Cam System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086L7ZYQV/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_glt_i_YX0ZSNNMGVKV3J7Z3QPN
To make the system cloud-backed and Internet-connected via 5G cellular, I connected one of these to the local NVR:
https://www.att.com/buy/connected-devices-and-more/nighthawk-5g-mobile-hotspot-pro-black.html
It should be noted that the ability to route from the wired ethernet port to the wireless network isn't an advertised feature of the above device, but based upon the way the manual described the use of the ethernet port for "data offloading", I figured it would work for "data onloading", also -- and was right.
The devices all run on 12VDC, but come with AC adapters. Most I wired to DC circuits, but I am running a couple on invertable outlets right now, just for convenience
I spent about $350 on cameras and the NVR and another $350 for the 5G cellular router refurbished on eBay, as well as for AT&T monthly service in association with my phone's account.
The system worked fine through what we got of Elsa in the Tampa area, even producing pretty clear images during pounding rain.
Along the way I learned some things...
-- The camera adapters are labelled negative tip, but are positive tip.
-- I needed the repeater to get past the engine blocks for a couple of the cameras, at least to avoid the occasional camera disappearing act.
-- This indoor camera is NOT compatible with the NVR:
1080P Security Camera Pan/Tilt/ Zoom Indoor WiFi Camera Pet Camera Smart Home Camera with Infrared/Full-Color Night Vision,Two-Way Audio,Person Detection,Working with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X1S3WC...t_i_7139HGXQ785WG20W2HT8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
-- This camera, despite integrating with the NVR, is manually, NOT remotely, pannable and tiltable:
Hiseeu 2K Security Camera Outdoor,Two-Way Audio,Dome Surveillance IP Camera,Not PTZ Camera,IP66 Waterproof,Motion Detection,Night Vision,12V DC Adapter,Compatible with Hiseeu Wireless System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HRPQMY...t_i_RQW4CJEN53C3X3KX9ZFM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
-- For reasons I don't understand, some flakiness I originally experienced in the Internet-reachability on the NVR went away when I disabled DDNS.
-- I paid extra for the battery for the Nighthawk cellular router figuring it would be good for backup, but ultimately removed it because, well, the boat has much bigger batteries, so there was no reason to waste energy or wear-and-tear on the device battery keeping it charged.
-- For the distances I am using the outdoor cameras, they work perfectly for my expectations. But, if installed in a smaller boat and lower to deck, depending upon one's expectations, they may not zoom out enough.
-- There are more features accessible on the NVR than via the app. A surprising thing is that there are more light-management options on the NVR, in particular, the ability to be in daylight mode, without visible or IR illumination, at night (even though the app can set each camera for IR or visible illumination at nightl).
-- SD mode generates a blurring of the detail in the ripples of water that seemed artificial to my eye. In HD mode the detail is clear.
I started out using one of these kits:
[Expandable 8CH, 2K] Hiseeu Wireless Security Camera System with 1TB Hard Drive with One-Way Audio, 8 Channel NVR 4Pcs 1296P 3.0MP Night Vision WiFi IP Security Surveillance Cameras Home Outdoor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07719HQQ...t_i_A7BQJNNR0FS36PYAGFBZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
...and a small outdoor monitor I had left over after upgrading my OpenCPN plotter to a bigger screen, to monitor my engines, shafts, and genset.
Then I added and integrated one of these remote PTZ cameras to each of the front and back of the boat:
3MP HD Wireless Security Camera Outdoor, Pan Tilt Zoom, Two Way Audio, Motion Detection, Light Alarm with Floodlight Color Night Vision, SD/Cloud Record, Compatible with Hiseeu Wireless Camera System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081PRVDJ...t_i_W8WRADP3KH387Z1WK3WB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
To prevent two of the engine room cameras from intermittently "disappearing", I added one of these:
WiFi Repeater, Hiseeu WiFi Range Extender for Hiseeu Security Camera System Wireless https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NRBYM5...t_i_DDXJWD3RD3NZEGEW0M9N?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I am about to install two of these inside and don't envision any problems, but haven't tested them, yet:
【2K,Human Tracking】 Hiseeu Pan/Tilt Wireless Security Camera Indoor,3MP Camera,Two-Way Audio,2.4GHz for Baby/Nanny/Pet,IR Night Vision, SD/Cloud Storage, Suit Hiseeu Wireless Surveillance Cam System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086L7ZYQV/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_glt_i_YX0ZSNNMGVKV3J7Z3QPN
To make the system cloud-backed and Internet-connected via 5G cellular, I connected one of these to the local NVR:
https://www.att.com/buy/connected-devices-and-more/nighthawk-5g-mobile-hotspot-pro-black.html
It should be noted that the ability to route from the wired ethernet port to the wireless network isn't an advertised feature of the above device, but based upon the way the manual described the use of the ethernet port for "data offloading", I figured it would work for "data onloading", also -- and was right.
The devices all run on 12VDC, but come with AC adapters. Most I wired to DC circuits, but I am running a couple on invertable outlets right now, just for convenience
I spent about $350 on cameras and the NVR and another $350 for the 5G cellular router refurbished on eBay, as well as for AT&T monthly service in association with my phone's account.
The system worked fine through what we got of Elsa in the Tampa area, even producing pretty clear images during pounding rain.
Along the way I learned some things...
-- The camera adapters are labelled negative tip, but are positive tip.
-- I needed the repeater to get past the engine blocks for a couple of the cameras, at least to avoid the occasional camera disappearing act.
-- This indoor camera is NOT compatible with the NVR:
1080P Security Camera Pan/Tilt/ Zoom Indoor WiFi Camera Pet Camera Smart Home Camera with Infrared/Full-Color Night Vision,Two-Way Audio,Person Detection,Working with Alexa https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X1S3WC...t_i_7139HGXQ785WG20W2HT8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
-- This camera, despite integrating with the NVR, is manually, NOT remotely, pannable and tiltable:
Hiseeu 2K Security Camera Outdoor,Two-Way Audio,Dome Surveillance IP Camera,Not PTZ Camera,IP66 Waterproof,Motion Detection,Night Vision,12V DC Adapter,Compatible with Hiseeu Wireless System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HRPQMY...t_i_RQW4CJEN53C3X3KX9ZFM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
-- For reasons I don't understand, some flakiness I originally experienced in the Internet-reachability on the NVR went away when I disabled DDNS.
-- I paid extra for the battery for the Nighthawk cellular router figuring it would be good for backup, but ultimately removed it because, well, the boat has much bigger batteries, so there was no reason to waste energy or wear-and-tear on the device battery keeping it charged.
-- For the distances I am using the outdoor cameras, they work perfectly for my expectations. But, if installed in a smaller boat and lower to deck, depending upon one's expectations, they may not zoom out enough.
-- There are more features accessible on the NVR than via the app. A surprising thing is that there are more light-management options on the NVR, in particular, the ability to be in daylight mode, without visible or IR illumination, at night (even though the app can set each camera for IR or visible illumination at nightl).
-- SD mode generates a blurring of the detail in the ripples of water that seemed artificial to my eye. In HD mode the detail is clear.
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