Can it handle the wide brightness dynamic range of monitoring the outside front door/porch area from inside a front window?
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Please note: If you are using the cameras to look through a window, you should set the night vision mode to turn off the IR LEDs instead turn on the automatic moonlight mode. Otherwise the IR LEDs would reflect off the window glass and the glare would make everything almost invisible.
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Yes, it has a decent dynamic range but you will get reflection from the window especially when it is dark outside and bright inside. It will appear as though you are looking at a mirror.
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Yes, as others have stated, if it's protected from the weather and all moisture, including dew and lawn sprinklers. I have a few of these mounted under the eaves of the roof outside, so when people approach the doors it gives them some illumination even if the porch lights are off (and if someone was sneaking around the perimeter trying to snoop or break in, the sudden light might make them think twice).
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I use the camera as a security camera looking out the front window of my house. The light sensitivity is not very great so you will need light. More to your question of being able to see the entire room, the angle of view is also not very wide. I use a cheap magnetic stick on wide angle add-on lens I picked up from Wal-Mart that was for a cheap hand-help video camera, Flip I believe, that helped a lot in the wide angle viewing. Also, if you use the WiFi for the connection, you will need a good strong signal. Mine use to loose connection and not be able to link back up without power cycling the camera. I added a WiFi access point to my network closer to the camera and that took care of that problem. I use the camera as a security camera looking out the front window of my house. The light sensitivity is not very great so you will need light. More to your question of being able to see the entire room, the angle of view is also not very wide. I use a cheap magnetic stick on wide angle add-on lens I picked up from Wal-Mart that was for a cheap hand-help video camera, Flip I believe, that helped a lot in the wide angle viewing. Also, if you use the WiFi for the connection, you will need a good strong signal. Mine use to loose connection and not be able to link back up without power cycling... » Read More I use the camera as a security camera looking out the front window of my house. The light sensitivity is not very great so you will need light. More to your question of being able to see the entire room, the angle of view is also not very wide. I use a cheap magnetic stick on wide angle add-on lens I picked up from Wal-Mart that was for a cheap hand-help video camera, Flip I believe, that helped a lot in the wide angle viewing. Also, if you use the WiFi for the connection, you will need a good strong signal. Mine use to loose connection and not be able to link back up without power cycling the camera. I added a WiFi access point to my network closer to the camera and that took care of that problem. « Show Less
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Yes, this would work fine for that. In addition to the motion detector, use the window/door sensor... Great idea!
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It depends on the camera's proximity and position to the window. In short: the window's glass might reflect the camera's IR lights, generating a glare that will range from insignificant to completely blown out.If you *really* need reliable outdoor surveillance, consider one of the outdoor models like SCNC3905 or SCNC3805.
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Yes it will. I find the range may be affected somewhat, but I can setup my camera trained on the bird bath in my backyard and trigger the shutter using my Vello FreeWave remote from inside the house - approximately 50 feet away.
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Yes! I have mine set up at an entry door to my house. I get an alert within seconds of motion. Then I can use the app to view the video. At any time you can use the app and see what the camera sees. It's a great investment for peace of mind.
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The motion detector range is about 15 feet to 20 feet but if you place one in barn the wireless signal should work no problem. Plus I believe Fortress makes a booster panel to increase the signal. Maybe you could mount the booster outside and that would work even better. My furthest sensor is about 80 feet and it works through my house over my garage and shed.
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I use this device for investigation purposes at work where i plug the camera to a DVR and program the IP address & DNS setting so i can remotely monitor. It is NOT great in the dark as it isnt designed for that. You may look into IR cameras for that.
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yes, I put one over my front door about 10 ft up and it turns on when my dogs walk out...also have one above on the peek of my house and it detects movement also..very bright worth the money...don't let the size fool you.
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Yes - it works fairly well in low light. It will work in a squirrel house without trouble
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Yes, the glare will be so bad because of the infrared lights. "The camera won't be able to see outside the window."
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It lights up a pretty wide angle. And the sensor also has a wide angle. I think it would be fine for your purpose.
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I put the sensor inside a utility closet at the side of my house. It works great. I would think it would work just fine between a window and screen. Also, there is a round attachment on the back of the sensor that you could put a string around and hang it from that.
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A glass window should not impede the signal. A metal screen or frame might interfere but it would have to be substantial.
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Yes it is bright enough for that task. I have two of them and they light up most of the front of my house.
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Yes. I do. The door sensor transmits an open signal and can be read by as many detector/indicators as you want. The range however is limited. My second detector won't work in our bedroom which is at the opposite end of the house, about 50 feet away. So I located it in a spot I would see in the evening a little closer to the doors. If I were you I'd start with one and try it in the places you might want. If it works fine buy another. I like the system. I really thought it was going to be so so because the price was so resonable. It has been completely reliable I the past 6 months.