Woke up twice this week to a wet carpet and pee smell by the front door… any affordable security camera recommendations?

DefendDomicile said:
Blink cameras are affordable and simple to set up.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I’ve been tempted to wire up the letterbox, but I guess that might be over the top.

Joy said:
I’ve been tempted to wire up the letterbox, but I guess that might be over the top.

Yeah, you might end up with a dead animal that tried to pee on it!

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Someone is actually walking up to your door and peeing through the letterbox? That’s crazy, but this post gave me a good laugh.

Eliza said:

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Someone is actually walking up to your door and peeing through the letterbox? That’s crazy, but this post gave me a good laugh.

I’m glad it made someone’s day better! Yeah, it’s a mess. I live near an off-licence though, so probably someone drunk.

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Sounds like a bug zapper would be useful near the letterbox flap.

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Feit’s battery cameras with solar panels are a good option. You won’t have to charge them at all.

Poppy said:

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Feit’s battery cameras with solar panels are a good option. You won’t have to charge them at all.

Thanks, but I’m thinking the camera might get vandalized. Maybe something mounted higher up?

Sophia said:

Poppy said:
Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Feit’s battery cameras with solar panels are a good option. You won’t have to charge them at all.

Thanks, but I’m thinking the camera might get vandalized. Maybe something mounted higher up?

The Feit solar panel cameras can be mounted higher up. There’s even a version designed for that. I recommend using solar so you won’t have to keep charging it.

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Wire up the flap with some voltage.

Russell said:

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Wire up the flap with some voltage.

Make sure it’s strong enough to leave a lasting impression.

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Try putting a plastic bin inside the door with a loud water detector. You could also put some loose wires hanging out of the slot to scare them off. And maybe put up a funny sign saying you’ve got their DNA.

Amelia said:

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Try putting a plastic bin inside the door with a loud water detector. You could also put some loose wires hanging out of the slot to scare them off. And maybe put up a funny sign saying you’ve got their DNA.

The water detector idea is brilliant. Thanks!

Sophia said:

Amelia said:
Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Try putting a plastic bin inside the door with a loud water detector. You could also put some loose wires hanging out of the slot to scare them off. And maybe put up a funny sign saying you’ve got their DNA.

The water detector idea is brilliant. Thanks!

Glad you liked it! Look for the Basement Watchdog model, it’s cheap and very loud. You won’t miss it.

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Can you borrow a friend’s dog for a few days?

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

I’m staying up all night with a cattle prod. Whoever it is won’t do it again.

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

A trail cam might work. They record on motion and can be set to take both pictures and video.

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Google has a battery-powered doorbell that lasts about two months per charge.

Faith said:

Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Google has a battery-powered doorbell that lasts about two months per charge.

Is this the one? https://store.google.com/gb/product/nest_doorbell_battery?hl=en-GB By the way, happy birthday!

Sophia said:

Faith said:
Sophia said:
I’ve noticed a bad smell and wet carpet by my front door twice this week. I have a letterbox flap in the door, and I think someone might be messing around with it. Does anyone know of a good security camera that doesn’t need to be wired in? Something rechargeable would be ideal as I can charge it during the day.

Google has a battery-powered doorbell that lasts about two months per charge.

Is this the one? https://store.google.com/gb/product/nest_doorbell_battery?hl=en-GB By the way, happy birthday!

Yes, and you can get a secure mount from Amazon too.