Anyone have remote video surveillance in shop/barn/business?

[Orange Jennyslipper]

I live in the country and have a couple of shop buildings with lots of tools and equipment I can't afford to lose. I'd like to install a remote camera system that would allow me to see a live view inside and outside the shops on my iphone. I would also like an alarm on my phone if a motion detector inside the building goes off.

Is there some kind of app that would let me do that without having an internet connection in the shops? I would have to pay monthly for wireless internet service in both shops.

Is there a self-install brand that anyone has used and could recommend, or do I need to call a security service?

There are so many systems advertised online but features and benefits are filled with jargon I'm not familiar with and can't really tell what I would be buying. Any help would be great, thanks.

 

[OSU_oilman]

Our home security system is all wireless and the signal uses a "cell phone" signal when dialing out for police/fire/call center from the main alarm box. No idea how it would work with live video feed...would probably need Internet though for that.

 

[gipraw]

Do you have internet access at the shop? I ran a series of Foscam IP cameras at my last shop and was very happy with them. app was easy and simple to use. I am waiting on internet service at the new place before I set it up again ..

 

[Cowguy]

I thought you were feeling the Bern and would therefore be quite okay with someone taking your stuff.

 

[Been Jammin]

@AggiesBoy
I don't think what you are looking for is possible without an internet connection. You might be able to get by without WiFi if you were to connect to the internet via a land line, but you would have to run wires to the cameras and motion sensors.

If I were you, I would call a reputable security company (company that installs home/business alarm/monitoring systems) in the nearest city, and see if they can help you out.

 

[Orange Jennyslipper]

I think I've found a solution with some farm surveillance companies (duh!). I kept looking at home and commercial systems which needed both electricity and Internet. I have juice but no net and want to avoid additional monthly charges if I can.

Today I found some systems which provide wireless wifi from your router at home to a remote barn camera system and back. So far these systems seem to need line-of-sight for the wireless path, but think I'm on to something. You buy the hardware, install it, and you're done. I hope.

 

[Orange Jennyslipper]

I thought you were feeling the Bern and would therefore be quite okay with someone taking your stuff.

The only Bern I feel is from eating flaming cabbage. Or bumping into you somewhere.

I made a batch for Super Bowl party and this guy's wife was eating it like vanilla pudding. "I love really hot stuff," she says. I told her she needed to slow down. I bet she knows that now.

 

[Cowguy]

The only Bern I feel is from eating flaming cabbage. Or bumping into you somewhere.

I made a batch for Super Bowl party and this guy's wife was eating it like vanilla pudding. "I love really hot stuff," she says. I told her she needed to slow down. I bet she knows that now.

Yes. You should really explain to people that it is TWICE flaming cabbage ... Once going down ... Once going out.