Many subscribers need surveillance cameras.
We offer a turnkey solution where we will spec, install, and support your gear. If you would like to learn more, contact our support team (contact info in the upper right-hand corner).
Do It Yourself
We also encourage do-it-yourself solutions. We cannot make a formal recommendation for surveillance equipment without information about your specific requirements, but the following information can help you get started.
Further Reach uses the following surveillance gear: We have tried many other systems and found that the Ubiquiti gear offers the best balance of features, reliability, and price. They have also improved over time and expect that Ubiquiti will continue to invest over time. There is a robust online community, but they have notoriously bad support.
Ubiquiti Unifi Protect
Ubiquiti Unifi Protect – surveillance offering: https://unifi-video.ui.com/
- The Cloud Key is a network recorder that runs Unifi Protect surveillance software. It can handle up to 5-6 cameras and comes with 1 TB of storage, but it is upgradeable.
- The G4/5 Flex is an excellent and inexpensive indoor camera that is also outdoor rated, but we do not recommend it for very exposed locations.
- The G4/5 Bullet Cameras are excellent cameras that can be installed indoors or outdoors.
- The whole system is powered by Power Over Ethernet. The cameras require 24v PoE and the Cloud Key 48v.
- A simple approach is buying a 48v PoE injector for the cloud key and a small camera switch.
- You will need to run ethernet cables from the cameras to the switch. It’s pretty easy to do this, but it might be more than you want to take on. Any electrician can do this work for you (as can we).
- The mobile version of Unifi Protect software is good. The browser version is just OK. You will be able to connect remotely via a Ubiquiti login. One downside is Ubiquiti support is lacking.
Good luck, and do not hesitate to reach out if we can assist.
updated 14 July 2024 ts