Looking for 24/7 outside camera… any recommendations?

Home Security Product Recommendations Forum
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Hey everyone,

I need an outdoor camera to monitor the street in front of my house after some recent damage. I’m looking for a camera that records 24/7 and saves the footage so I can review it if something happens again. Any ideas on what works best for this kind of setup?

Thanks!

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I use a 12MP Reolink system and it’s been great. I’ve tried Ring, Lorex, and Swann before, but Reolink has been the best for 24/7 recording. I upgraded the hard drive to 6TB, and it works really well.

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Kenny said:
I use a 12MP Reolink system and it’s been great. I’ve tried Ring, Lorex, and Swann before, but Reolink has been the best for 24/7 recording. I upgraded the hard drive to 6TB, and it works really well.

How much 24/7 footage can you store with a 6TB drive? I’m thinking about getting Reolink cams and wondering how much space I’ll need.

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@Brandon
With 4 outdoor cameras, 1 indoor fisheye, and a doorbell cam recording all the time, I can store about 14 days of footage on the 6TB drive.

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Kenny said:
@Brandon
With 4 outdoor cameras, 1 indoor fisheye, and a doorbell cam recording all the time, I can store about 14 days of footage on the 6TB drive.

That’s really helpful, thanks!

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I think Tapo TP-Link has a 2K QHD Security Camera that might work for you. I’ve been using their indoor cameras and they’re solid.

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I had Blink for 4 years, but switched to Ring and prefer it. I have 3 Ring cameras in the front and 2 in the back. Great coverage and easy access even when I’m not home. Very reliable.

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Jean said:
I had Blink for 4 years, but switched to Ring and prefer it. I have 3 Ring cameras in the front and 2 in the back. Great coverage and easy access even when I’m not home. Very reliable.

I have a Ring doorbell too, but it only records when it detects motion. Does Ring have any cameras that record continuously?

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@Garrett
I haven’t come across any Ring cameras that do 24/7 recording, just motion-based ones.

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For 24/7 recording, definitely check out Reolink cameras.

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Wireless cameras are usually not that great for continuous recording. We install cameras for people and often replace Arlo, Ring, Nest, and Blink systems with something better. I recommend Reolink—it has AI and vehicle detection, and you can get 4 cameras with a 6TB drive for around $600. Pretty easy to set up, check this video for more info: https://youtu.be/XXpYhUU02G4