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Suggestions for outdoor smart camera that doesn't require proprietary app or connection to third-party servers (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 day ago by shrek_is_love@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Can anyone recommend a weatherproof network camera that doesn't rely on any third party servers or a proprietary app? Bonus points if it can easily be attached to a bird feeder.

My main concerns are privacy, being able to use it when the company goes out of business, and looking at birds. Recording short clips and photos automatically when it detects a bird or motion is a plus.

I'm very technically inclined, but this would be for a nontechnical family member, so I could host Frigate (or similar) for them if necessary, but something that just connects directly to an open source app would be great.

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[–] endlessvoid@lemmy.today 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Most non-battery powered reolink cameras have an https web server interface, as well as support for any 3rd party app through open onvif and rtsp protocols.

The bad part is, you typically need to turn those functions on with their app...

Fortunately they don't require a an account or login to do that!

I have several of their "E1 outdoor" ptz models, highly recommend the "cx" model with the starlight sensor for amazing night vision, although it looks to be backordered at the moment.

Edit: missed the bit about birds, you'd probably want one of their simple fixed outdoor cams like the RLC-510A or WA depending on whether you prefer wifi or Ethernet.