Coop camera

[Squawkers]

Why so many options? I just can’t decide

 

[chooki]

This might seem like a silly question, but is there any way I can text to see how far the WiFi goes before?

You can use your phone or a laptop to test the wifi strength inside the coop, it wouldn't be exact but can be a good estimate.

If you really care, test it in some harsh conditions, like when you have window closed and there is heavy rain outside - that's when the signals can get weak.

 

[Squawkers]

You can use your phone or a laptop to test the wifi strength inside the coop, it wouldn't be exact but can be a good estimate.

If you really care, test it in some harsh conditions, like when you have window closed and there is heavy rain outside - that's when the signals can get weak.

Thanks! That’s a good idea!!

 

[Squawkers]

I've been using my Tapo cameras I linked here for months now. They are good -- but they don't record continuously and I hate that. But they were cheap - only 50 bucks - and they DO work, even with my wifi barely creeping out to the hen house in the pasture.

It's 200 feet away from my house, the hen house -- I know this because that is how long the 2 hoses are and it JUST reaches

I’m just a little confused because in your first post about those cameras you said you can look back twenty four hours. Can you not?

 

[RoseHawke]

I know the Blink cam I've got inside my run can get a bit tetchy. It's a tad over 100 feet, maybe 110 feet from the router. Also it's decidedly slow about loading, there's a noticeable lag between requesting a view and actually getting it. The wired Blink cameras are a bit faster, but not all that much.

 

[Squawkers]

I know the Blink cam I've got inside my run can get a bit tetchy. It's a tad over 100 feet, maybe 110 feet from the router. Also it's decidedly slow about loading, there's a noticeable lag between requesting a view and actually getting it. The wired Blink cameras are a bit faster, but not all that much.

Oh thanks! I considered that one

 

[RoseHawke]

Oh thanks! I considered that one

If I can remember, I'll post a clip. I'm looking into actual CCTV type cameras, basically surveillance cams, but all of them are likely to be wired.

 

[Squawkers]

If I can remember, I'll post a clip. I'm looking into actual CCTV type cameras, basically surveillance cams, but all of them are likely to be wired.

Oh that would be great thanks!!

 

[Squawkers]

I’m just a little confused because in your first post about those cameras you said you can look back twenty four hours. Can you not?

Hey @thistlewick did you see my question?

 

[atomic]

I really like my camera from Amazon called GMK. It’s wifi, weatherproof, good connectivity, good picture. You can talk over it. It also has an alarm if so desired, and flashing lights. You can set it to have the light motion activated. It’s also only $30