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Old 12-03-2017, 12:46 PM   #1
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Hello,

I wanted to install a simple DIY security system for my in laws while they winter out of country.

Problem is I didn't want to pay for full blown internet (Shaw/Telus) since the purpose would be to send very basic information on motion detection or temperature.

So I wanted to know if there was an easy way to setup over cellular data. Even a 100mb/mo data only plan would work.

I have no experience in a 3G/4G wifi router that could hot spot the devices in the house.

Anyone here have experience with something like this? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
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Old 12-03-2017, 02:42 PM   #2
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Do they have neighbours with WIFI that you could piggyback off of? Tell the neighbours what you want to do and offer them $5 a month to do it.


Otherwise, this is probably what you want: http://www.telus.com/en/ab/mobility/mobile-internet/
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That is great. I'll try the neighbour route. My concern is that I am then dependant on them to keep a consistant connection going.

If not, I will get this wireless solution going. Cheers!
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What camera’s are you going with? Yes have been looking at the new wireless battery cameras out there and can’t seem to find a consensus

Piper or blink or others?
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What camera’s are you going with? Yes have been looking at the new wireless battery cameras out there and can’t seem to find a consensus

Piper or blink or others?
Honestly was goong to get some off Amazon. Foscam usually is cheap and good enough.

My next step actually is getting a motion and temp system. Not sure what has the best reviews for a simple system.
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Be careful on what camera is chosen... I have absolutely no experience but the following was posted on my work site:

"This holiday season I’ve got a "present" - one of Amazon’s top-rated home security/surveillance IPCams branded by “FREDI”. "

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Honestly was goong to get some off Amazon. Foscam usually is cheap and good enough.

My next step actually is getting a motion and temp system. Not sure what has the best reviews for a simple system.
You could do all this with a SmartThings hub, and a few cheap motion sensors. The All In One sensor for Monoprice does temperature.
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Do you have an old phone you can use to create a wifi hot spot?

Honeywell has some pretty sweet home security options. Not sure what the prices are like.

https://yourhome.honeywell.com/honey...-home-security
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I'm going to tack on.

Saw these on an ad https://www.lorextechnology.com/, does anyone here have any experience with them?

They seem pretty easy to set up and not expensive at all.
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You could do all this with a SmartThings hub, and a few cheap motion sensors. The All In One sensor for Monoprice does temperature.
I think I am going to do that or Phillips smart hub. Still doing review
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I think I am going to do that or Phillips smart hub. Still doing review
Philips has a smart hub? I think their Hue Bride just powers light bulbs. It won't work with the cameras, a thermostat, etc.
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Was thinking this...

Philips Hue Motion Sensor (Compatible with Amazon Alexa, Apple Home Kit and Google Assistant) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01KJYSOGI/..._DxHkAbFQXBW9S

I could setup a notification in the app when there is motion or IFTTT

It seems like the cheapest option and super basic.

I may just go with Smart Things I like that it is more flexible. Thanks for the suggestion!
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SmartThings is great. You can get cheap sensors off Monoprice that work natively.

There is also a huge user base for it so lots of custom code available to expand the use of it.

You could always do something like this if you don't want to tinker too much: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product..._cstmrs_ls_vwd
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I'm going to tack on.

Saw these on an ad https://www.lorextechnology.com/, does anyone here have any experience with them?

They seem pretty easy to set up and not expensive at all.
My cousin bought a set of these cameras. I'm supposed to help him configure it this weekend. I can let you know how it goes.
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