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Originally Posted by Titan2
PoE?
I have blink and concur they suck. I have been lucky with getting them to connect but the quality is terrible.
I would like some new cameras. What about the Eufy ones, any comments?
I have an Aqara smart lock and really like it. Opens with a tap from my phone.
Meross smart plugs suck with Google home. I have had good luck with Kasa/Tp-Link smart plugs and switches.
I have Telus security/door bell and it works fine. Wish it connected to the other systems though as multiple systems suck.
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Power over Ethernet, basically it provides a network and power connection to devices with a single cable. You need to have a router or switch with PoE ports on it, or you can buy a PoE injector that plugs into a wall outlet. It requires a lot more planning than a WiFi setup does, but it makes life much easier if you're able to do it. We just built a new house and I had the builder run ethernet to several places on the outside of the house for cameras, and to the front door as well for a PoE doorbell camera. Being able to just mount the cameras, plug in a single cable and be done was so much nicer than having to figure out where to draw power from