On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 3:33 PM Karen Lewellen via talk <talk@gtalug.org> wrote: > > Hi Alvin,, > sort of in context. > > > > There are a number of IP based cameras that will do the kind of thing you > want. > > Need to be sure I follow the dictionary. what does the IP mean in IP > based camera? > And the camera will send a written or verbal notification either to my > land line analog telephone, or send me a regular e-mail?
> Really? Do you have a model? Perhaps I can find it on line somewhere. > > > There appear to be some peephole cameras so it may be possible to get > > something that will fit into an existing door peephole otherwise you will be > > trying to figure out where to install the camera. > Actually the install location may be the simplest part of the problem. > To help folks picture, my apartment is above a commercial space with what > is technically my front door facing the back. > the door I wish to monitor is at the bottom of the stairs leading to my > landing. I have two elevated options for camera placement, one a shelf > practically at the window level which is set high in the door, and better > still a very tall entertainment centre that is flat on top, and right next > to an outlet. My door has no peephole. The goal is placement so one > does not know there is a camera around if that makes sense. > Thanks for providing some ideas Alvin, > You could also consider whats known as a 'game camera' - - - only takes pictures on movement. Regards --- Talk Mailing List talk@gtalug.org https://gtalug.org/mailman/listinfo/talk
