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.
Annke is Hikvision hardware, but direct to consumer, can be viewed directly over IP address over a multitude of apps (including FOSS) or webpage, can directly record to micro SD card so no online cloud or NVR needed. You can configure remote viewing over dynamic domain too.
THEY OFFER UHD/4K/8MP cameras with color night vision even that’s insanely clear.
The downside is they’re typically meant for 10ft+viewing distance. They do offer a special bird feeder camera with a solar panel+battery, but it’s cheaper plastic model. The birds love it though!