I need some techie advice....
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
United States
December 8, 2016 9:35am CST
Part of our yard is fenced (to keep Ruby safe) and that includes a gate across the driveway. We have an automatic electric gate opener (to make life easy!)
A few times a while ago we found the gate open and talked with the company and they said a truck went by and must have interfered with outr signal. They had my husband change the signal and so far it hasn't happened again. But I don't trust it.
Therefore, every morning (usually 5 or 5:30 am) I have to walk outside with Ruby just to make sure the gate is closed. That's fine in nice weather but it was 31 this morning!!
We want to get a camera that is pointed at that gate - I want to be able to use my computer or tablet or whatever to check from the warmth of my home to see if the gate is closed. I don't want a motion sensor camera...I have found many of them online. I want a camera that is on all the time but no motion involved.
Any ideas, suggestions, information, website site link, is greatly appreciated. Thanks in avance
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
9 Dec 16
wish I could help but sadly I haven't a clue
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
9 Dec 16
That's OK.....It will fall into place I hope.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Dec 16
I already looked at Amazon.... there are so many and with so much stuff that I don't need. Its very confusing to me.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
8 Dec 16
@AbbyGreenhill I also would buy the most simple than they have. I think that it's important that it's wireless so you do not have to mess with cables.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Dec 16
@LadyDuck I want wireless that's a given. And simple is my middle name!
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Dec 16
That seems easy enough. Hope you find what you need to keep her safe.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Dec 16
@AbbyGreenhill .....There are so many apps available to people now days.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
9 Dec 16
Thanks, I'm sure it's out there I just need to find it LOL
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
8 Dec 16
I am not very techy =( We have a Q-See camera, it records during motion and you can view live too if you need to check =) You can view on the app on your phone when on the go! And online. But now there are so many new brands to pick from!
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
8 Dec 16
@AbbyGreenhill Oh I see! Haha yeah - I always chat with the online rep to help me virtually set up when I have any issues.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Dec 16
I don't use cell phone. I want something simple - I really need to talk to a 'pro' LOL
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
9 Dec 16
Thank you, I will keep working on it.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
8 Dec 16
not sure, but I bet there are nanny cam type things that would work fine, or something that at least read on your phone if the gate had a closed connection or not, deff too cold to be walking that right now
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
9 Dec 16
I would hate it if she got out.....
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 Dec 16
@AbbyGreenhill yeah I can understand that, I'd worry about nibbler too.
@topffer (42155)
• France
8 Dec 16
An automatic electric door opener with a remote control makes life easier, but it is not something secure, because it offers a very low number of combinations, 4096 max if I remember. No, a truck cannot open it, a radio amateur in your neighborhood can perhaps do it by accident, but a burglar with the right toy can certainly do it in less than 10 seconds, so you should better come back to a normal lock.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Dec 16
The lock isn't to keep anyone out - there are two other gates w/o locks. This is to keep the dog in. The house is well protected from anyone trying to break in.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Dec 16
Thanks, I will find it eventually.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
8 Dec 16
No not hiring anyone - I have a husband who can install one, we just need to know which one to buy.
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