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Super Contributor
Posts: 254
Registered: ‎07-13-2010

Need help with reccomendations for a porch camera, just need the basic, easiest to install, and do not need any cloud or subscription service..we are NOT tech savy and really overwhelmed by all the choices out there.. Thanks!

Esteemed Contributor
Posts: 6,507
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

I have Blink Cameras - easy to install. Or, maybe you want to try the Ring Doorbell - my friend is happy with hers.

Esteemed Contributor
Posts: 5,621
Registered: ‎06-19-2010

 Blink camera. Easy to set up. Maybe takes 10 minutes to install, no fees ever. Check online they've been on sale lately. Easy to attach to wherever you want. Connecting camera to IPad is as simple as downloading an app, putting in the batteries, taking a picture (or you can do it manually) of the serial number and putting the back on. 

Trusted Contributor
Posts: 1,503
Registered: ‎03-26-2010

I love our blink cameras, we have 6 of them...very easy to install.

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Super Contributor
Posts: 254
Registered: ‎07-13-2010

Thanks, I was leaning toward the blink camera..now to find the best deal.ha  glad to know its easy to use

Respected Contributor
Posts: 3,327
Registered: ‎05-09-2016

I have a wireless, rechargeable, WiFi Zumimall camera that I purchased from Amazon and I LOVE it. It was easy to set up and install. There is an option to purchase a cloud based storage subscription, but it's not necessary. With normal use, the battery charge lasts about 5 months. I'd post the link, but I don't think it would be allowed. Amazon refers to it as size "ZM-A3". 

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Trusted Contributor
Posts: 1,591
Registered: ‎06-24-2019

We were given a Ring doorbell as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago, LOVE it.  Took like 5-7 minutes to install and now cannot imagine my life without it.

 

Trusted Contributor
Posts: 1,687
Registered: ‎03-16-2010

We have the ring and arlo. Both have been great for us.

Valued Contributor
Posts: 783
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

Do Blink cameras run on batteries?  Also, do they connect to devices via WiFi?  My WiFi signal does not work outside my house.

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Posts: 3,442
Registered: ‎03-09-2010

@JGalt wrote:

Do Blink cameras run on batteries?  Also, do they connect to devices via WiFi?  My WiFi signal does not work outside my house.


I suggest you get a better router.  All security devices needs WiFi for you to have audio and video you can see on your phone.  Otherwise, get a outside light with motion detection.