Comment by GuinansEyebrows
Comment by GuinansEyebrows 16 hours ago
maybe this is a cheap comment but i truly cannot see the value in a home video security system - the cost of which is probably comparable to a decent home insurance policy with theft coverage. i don't even want cameras in my home that i have full control over, let alone internet-connected cameras that can be viewed by third parties (authorized or not)... and i'm boring at home. anything i own of sentimental value has little to no monetary value, and the latter category is all things that can be replaced.
what value do these systems actually provide to anyone but the manufacturers and those capable of exploiting them?
useful if:
- you are in a high crime area. footage can be useful to police.
- you have a babysitter or nanny for a young child, and want to deter unethical / wrongful behavior.
- you have a pet that you leave at home for parts of the day, and want to keep an eye on them. to “check in” while on the go.
- you have an elderly family member and don’t live nearby, and want to be able to quickly see if they’ve fallen. for example if they call you daily and suddenly aren’t answering their phone. Good peace of mind.
- pointing a camera at the stovetop can be useful to solve the age old question “did i forget to turn the stove off?”
- pointing a camera out the window to see something fun. For example birds, deer, squirrels, etc.
That’s just what i could think of in 2 minutes. I’m sure there are other use cases.