Hi folx.
Currently using a mix of Arlo Cameras (4 indoor 1st gen, 1 outdoor 1st gen w/solar panel and 1 outdoor 2nd gen [indoors] with a battery backup). I also have an Arlo doorbell.
I went this route from a hodgpodge of devices because Google’s price for the Nest doorbell video storae and their glass breakage service was going up substantially, and someone rec’d Arlo as a viable alternative. I’m finding that not to be the case.
3 of my indoor cameras have been offline for several weeks, and no amount of coercion wil bring them back online. I could potentially replace them with identical and relatively inexpensive cameras, but I shouldn’t have to.
So I’m looking to escape the cloud and move in a different direction. I’ve got 2 cheap Amcrest devices elsewhere in my home, one of them being pulled through frigate. I can’t do that with the Arlo devices because the Arlo doorbell doesn’t work with the frigate addon “arlo-streamer”.
I’ve got a second NUC I’m willing to put to work on extra frigate, and I can snag another Coral. But where I really need helps is the cameras.
My needs:
Compatible with frigate
NOT PoE (I’m in a condo, I can’t make it work without gettng wireless exenders which will just slow my net down)
Ideally for the outside camera, usable with a detached solar panel (I can provide a picture for demo if needed) as there is ZERO power sources nearby.
Preferablly not subscription based, or if so, one that’s no where near what Arlo is costing me.
Last, as maybe a bonus, any ideas to replace that “glass breakage” type service. Is this perhaps Noomlight?
Thanks for any thoughts and suggestions and apologies for any typos. It’s late (or super early) and I have issues with processing and focus. (3 hours later and I think I’ve fixed the bulk of them but…)
