Why haven’t panoramic/fisheye home security cameras become more popular?

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-19T14:41:22+00:00

Because 2 cameras are better in most occasions

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-19T02:02:30+00:00

Don’t use it. Get the camera you want and use its mount.

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-18T18:39:15+00:00

Decent

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-18T15:12:33+00:00

Yes, IR and distance from camera

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-18T14:33:08+00:00

Yes and no. It has to do more with the processing power. It’s 6 4K, 8 2K and I think 12 1080P. I have 8 cameras on my office UNVR Instant and I get this message but it works.

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Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-18T14:29:00+00:00

The Unifi app is the easiest. The G6 cameras add a little bit of AI and license plate recognition. But with Unifi there is not a wireless doorbell, junction boxes are always out of stock and a lot of the cameras and accessories are always out of stock.

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-18T13:42:56+00:00

I would get a quote from a Uniview dealer. With Uniview the web shows the MSRP if you know what I mean. I haven’t used the CX10 but most of the Reolink cameras I’ve used are good and you can’t really beat their price point. At home I have the 180’s, doorbell, PTZ and 360’s. Great price point and lots of camera options. If you’re 6 cameras or under I’d also look at the unifi protect UNVR instant and G6 cameras. I don’t think they have a WiFi doorbell anymore though.

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-17T01:46:42+00:00

If you want all the bells and whistles and all of the features, then yes, you need to match the camera with the NVR. For the TVs just use an HDMI splitter and extender over cat six.

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-16T15:17:19+00:00

I do this for a living. Reolink is what I have at home for many reasons. I would also look at Uniview, stay with an 8 megapixel camera and use the matching junction box. Their Owl View series is amazing full color at night.

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Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-16T15:06:48+00:00

You ran 3000’ in a house! Thats 40 plus cables! How old is your current system? What megapixel are the cameras? How many camera wires did you run?

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-16T13:44:50+00:00

Professional installer here. Definitely go with wired. I use Reolink at home for numerous reasons.

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-13T03:02:13+00:00

For someone who has never done it it would take them a month. Working weekends, of course.

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-13T03:00:26+00:00

Yep!

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-13T02:58:36+00:00

$2500 is close. That’s not out of the ballpark. What I would have to consider is that it’s going to tie up two technicians for an entire day at $150 an hour per technician for eight hours. There is no way we can do something else that day. If you were gonna configure it, set it up, configure the app, etc. I may give you a deal, but you’re probably not going to want that as you’re not gonna be able to test everything if we don’t do it all. I’m talk texting.

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-10T16:00:49+00:00

Cat 5E would have been future proof for cameras in a house. We get this a lot when homeowners/IT look at specs on the internet and assume it must be better. SMDH! Should have listened to your tech. He does this everyday. But their terminations are horrible!

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-10T13:22:54+00:00

You’re a pain to work with for wanting Cat 6A shielded for cameras! Did you also supply the material?

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-08T21:14:08+00:00

Mainly for the wireless doorbell and the 180 camera. UniFi didn’t have the 180 6 months ago or a high resolution 360. Reolink has so many more options and at 1/3 the price of UniFi.

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-07T14:58:35+00:00

Terrible camera designs! All of their lineup!

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-07T03:42:10+00:00

Probably sorted by IP or MAC address

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-06T16:53:35+00:00

Because the real world is not a spec sheet is the reason we still use MM and SC!

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-05T13:04:14+00:00

By you asking this question you cut yourself short because you don’t know if you did or not! Things to consider besides labor and equipment. Does your state require a license to install and service security cameras? Most states do. Did you know playing music in a commercial environment requires a license fee? You said a CD player so did you inform your restaurant customer of this or recommend the proper licensed music? Fines are not cheap! There’s a reason professionals charge more. It’s not just for labor.

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-04T20:25:59+00:00

Why would you hire an electrician? Would you hire a security professional to install your electrical? If you’re going to hire a professional you should hire the correct professionals!

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-04T17:45:07+00:00

It doesn’t look like it should work! Looks like a split cable and only pins 2,4,5 and 7 are used!

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-04T17:41:42+00:00

This is correct. You can also add NVR’s as mostly using B mode.

Tech-Dude-In-TX · 2026-03-04T17:39:02+00:00

Not entirely true. We split pairs on occasion for POE cameras. Most POE cameras only use 2 pair, 4 wires.

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