Hey, I usually pride myself on my internet sleuthing skills, but I’ve hit a wall lately. I’ve scoured every corner of the web, read countless reviews, and studied every spec sheet for outdoor home security cameras, but I still can’t find what I’m looking for. So, I’m turning to you guys for help.
Here’s the deal: I need an outdoor security camera that doesn’t require a subscription and has a motion detection sensor with a long range. I can’t stress enough how crucial the motion detection range is for me. Most people I’ve asked seem to think I’m asking about the recording distance, but that’s not it. I need this camera to pick up motion from a significant distance. My driveway is around 50 feet long, and we’ve had incidents happen right at the edge of our front yard.
Unfortunately, most cameras I’ve come across only start recording when the motion is detected at like 20-30 feet away. If the camera doesn’t kick in until someone is halfway up my driveway, it’s no good for me.
If anyone can point me in the right direction, I’d really appreciate it. I’m feeling pretty stuck, and I’m not looking to drop hundreds or thousands of dollars on a professional-grade camera when all I need is a basic system with a reliable long-range motion sensor.