recommendation for ip camera & nvr ,which integrate to smarthing…other than showing in smarting app
RBoy
February 10, 2019, 12:26am
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So, I’m starting this thread because in the past week or so I’ve received about 10 eMails and messages from folks asking my views of the “best” camera for integration with SmartThings. The most common question being would I Blink or Foscam if I were to start over again (given that we’ve written Device Handlers and SmartApps to integrate Blink , Foscam and others and Blink and Foscam being the popular ones).
Here’s my response to @johnconstantelo , just to kick start the discussion:
Oh absolutely, there’s no way I can do what I’ve done around my house/labs without Blink. The BIGGEST plus is that it’s wireless and at my consumption rate the battery will last years. I use it primarily as a motion sensor when away from the house and camera (obvious) but also to peek in from time to time to se…
Besides the only 3 Samsung and overpriced Arlo suppprted cameras? Something that seems very popular here and works the best compared to others?
I have 4 of the older Costco Samsung cams, but disappointed they will not work with the “Samsung” SmartThings. So looking at other cam brands other than Samsung just for spite.
I see DH’s for D-links?
Prefer cams that can adjust in all directions and for security and can at leaSt take photo or video upon triggering.
Thanks!
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Just bought a 3 Blink camera system. I manage to connect the sync module to smartthings with ifttt as a switch so it turn on or off. It it possible to connect the cameras individually?
I do not believe so. They nuked playing nice with ST when Amazon bought them. At best I seem to be able to arm/disarm them for motion via ifttt.