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Miguelito Loveless

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37. The Blink has a motion sensor

Mon Sep 16, 2019, 10:12 PM

Sep 2019

So, anyone trying to disable it will set it to record. You would then get a text telling you it had tripped and you could then view the video clip. I have been using it about 3 years now, and all I have ever seen are sundry wildlife, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Mormons, meter readers, and amusingly, people trying to sell me home security systems.

I also use Samsung’s Smartthings hub, which control lights, motion sensors, locks and door sensors. All tied to my family’s phones. Doors lock when we leave, unlock when we arrive.

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Any recommendations for 'discreet' wifi front door security cameras? [View all] Siwsan Sep 2019 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2019 #1

get a trail camera? mopinko Sep 2019 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2019 #4

I've been thinking about one of those for my back yard. Siwsan Sep 2019 #11

i have a little weather station that i have sadly never installed. mopinko Sep 2019 #12

Interesting idea...I've been looking at Ring etc. products, haven't decided yet, and this is an ... SWBTATTReg Sep 2019 #27

I don't understand the "discreet" camera at140 Sep 2019 #3

It's not about discouragement. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #7

I doubt if police will spend man hours looking for a at140 Sep 2019 #23

Yep. Just had this conversation with a neighbor Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2019 #44

I read a recommendation they should be installed at about 2nd story height Siwsan Sep 2019 #9

If someone is at your door past mid-nite at140 Sep 2019 #24

I'm looking into a motion detecting security light for my back yard Siwsan Sep 2019 #25

You don't need to "install" a motion detector system for backyard if... at140 Sep 2019 #28

I'll have to look into that! Siwsan Sep 2019 #31

I have 3 of those radar bulbs on outside porches at140 Sep 2019 #35

Yikes! Best wishes to you and hope that you remain secure and safe! NT SWBTATTReg Sep 2019 #29

Thanks Siwsan Sep 2019 #32

I have two Blink cameras. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #5

Did you have your Blink recording 24/7? GentryDixon Sep 2019 #20

No, I keep it set to motion trigger. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #36

Thanks! GentryDixon Sep 2019 #38

In our area, Ring works with police and helps catch crooks. Liberty Belle Sep 2019 #6

You can do the same with Blink. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #8

My niece said they use Blink Siwsan Sep 2019 #10

If they tinker it, you'll have video of it. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #16

I hadn't thought of that! Siwsan Sep 2019 #17

That's where I put mine. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2019 #19

I'm thinking I may have my decision. Siwsan Sep 2019 #21

This one looks effective... hlthe2b Sep 2019 #13

That would definitely be a deterrent!! Siwsan Sep 2019 #14

Apparently not so uncommon... This one was near me in Denver area... hlthe2b Sep 2019 #15

I have a Nest door bell / camera and love it PuppyBismark Sep 2019 #18

That's the other one I was trying to remember. Siwsan Sep 2019 #22

Find a ton of good ideas. safeinOhio Sep 2019 #26

My house is pretty well buttoned up Siwsan Sep 2019 #30

A camera should be obvious, it acts as a deterrent Miguelito Loveless Sep 2019 #33

I think my 'worry' was someone disabling it. Of course that image would be captured, so....... Siwsan Sep 2019 #34

The Blink has a motion sensor Miguelito Loveless Sep 2019 #37

I have a note on my door warning off salesmen, religious proselytizer and republican candidates Siwsan Sep 2019 #39

The funniest one was a motion detector attached to a sprinkler system mitch96 Sep 2019 #40

I could use something like that in my veg garden! Siwsan Sep 2019 #41

? motion detector connected to a electronic On/Off water valve.. ?? nt mitch96 Sep 2019 #42

My nephew is pretty clever. I might set this as a project for him. Siwsan Sep 2019 #43

Door alarm Ovens1986 Sep 2019 #45