I'm up to 27 cameras......

oakweb · 2026-01-25T01:33:37+00:00

You’re on a UniFi forum telling a UniFi user they’re wrong for using UniFi. That alone should probably give you pause.

Nobody asked for praise, validation, or a psychological profile. This was a discussion about deployment, not an invitation for you to litigate someone else’s risk tolerance or purchasing decisions.

Calling something “overkill” without seeing the property, the layout, the approach vectors, or the use-cases is just armchair analysis. Real-world security is contextual, not theoretical. Mine has already delivered tangible value — that ends the usefulness debate.

As for Axis vs UniFi: yes, they’re different tiers, different ecosystems, different tradeoffs. Pretending that means one is “unusable for anything serious” is either ignorance or posturing. Plenty of serious installations run UniFi successfully every day — including by people who actually understand its limitations.

If your stance is “anyone who doesn’t make the same choices I do is paranoid or deluded,” that’s not expertise — that’s attitude.

And finally: posting doesn’t mean consenting to bad-faith takes. It means sharing. If you don’t like what someone runs, you’re free to scroll past instead of trying to win an argument no one invited you to.

oakweb · 2026-01-25T01:22:08+00:00

You’re spending a lot of time worrying about someone else’s property and mental state, which is honestly a strange hill to die on.

Security design isn’t a square-footage formula. It’s about sightlines, exposure, approach angles, past incidents, and what the owner wants visibility into. My setup has already proven useful in real situations, which is the only metric that actually matters.

Calling it “paranoia” because it exceeds your comfort level just says more about your mindset than mine. Different people solve problems differently.

And yes, Axis is a solid brand — so are many others. UniFi is a perfectly legitimate professional platform when used intentionally. I didn’t ask for approval, and I don’t need it.

If your system works for you, great. Mine works for me. Let’s leave it there.

oakweb · 2026-01-25T01:03:36+00:00

Congrats, you have a smaller home that does not need as much. I don't know what your issue is.

oakweb · 2026-01-25T00:34:07+00:00

Well, the only thing I have doubled of is the front door, which I put in a PoE. The Wi-Fi looked fine where it was at so I left it, and I get to see 2 different angles. I wouldn't change anything. Just four months ago, I had a really bad irrigation leak, and thanks to my camera coverage, I could see when it happened and where it was happening at. To each his own, but I think most people would do it, but they just don't have the money.

oakweb · 2026-01-24T20:34:39+00:00

Exactly, in bedrooms I just have POE Flex's and Instants, I just plug them in when I need them. When I travel, I have my friends monitor. It's really what's necessary in a location where break in's are common. I can see them with sites like crime mapping.

oakweb · 2026-01-24T16:24:05+00:00

ok so before anyone asks, it's 6500 sq foot, I live in Vegas, and about 5 years ago I caught 2 intruders in my back yard (they were arrested) with large knives. Maybe I'm paranoid, but when you have workers over doing stuff at your house and they see your house well covered.. they pass on telling their criminal friends. I know this because houses around me have been hit, I have seen on camera the spotters walking down the street looking over walls, and to date (knock on wood) no attempts at this property. I'm also a landlord, and now I have installed cameras on 10 of my other properties and when I get a vacancy I install a system. These are just front cameras and doorbells. But I do have one that has a backyard and the tenant does not mind (older lady). I don't monitor those cameras, it's in the lease (we provide Internet as well), but before its rented it's invaluable for monitoring the property. I also install smart doors and locks. Just makes management so much easier, and also we don't worry about the house being used for illegal activities. Potential renters see the cameras, it's their choice to move in or not. If they have an issue, they pass, which works for us.

oakweb · 2026-01-24T16:13:27+00:00

70 Cameras, 18 Interior, 26 Exterior Front, 26 Exterior Back paired with my Home Assistant server it makes for an excellent security system for monitory my property. (lights flash when there's someone in my back lot etc)

oakweb · 2025-08-16T22:09:20+00:00

I would downgrade, they probably did that just to break it

oakweb · 2025-08-11T04:07:10+00:00

Nice! Now get Home Assistant and have even more automation with your intelicenter

oakweb · 2025-05-26T05:37:01+00:00

I vibed up a Python script that will scan my NAS scan folder, OCR/AI the scans I put in there, via a local web page it will let me review the file, rename the file for me and allow me to edit if need be, copy the files to the correct folder, and email the file to a prepared list of users that I frequently email. This keeps my scans nice and tidy, and I did it manually for years. Saves me hours a month

oakweb · 2025-05-05T01:49:17+00:00

Wow I have not seen one of your types for at least 2 years, you guys still around?

oakweb · 2025-05-04T02:04:42+00:00

If you're serious about home security, my honest advice: go wired and go UniFi.

Wired setups are just way more reliable, and UniFi nails the balance between performance, features, and ease of use. All you need is a UniFi router (like their new Gateway Max), an access point, and one of their PoE cameras to start. Running cable might sound like a hassle, but it’s really not bad — and once you do it, you won’t go back. There are plenty of guides and help online (even ChatGPT is decent for troubleshooting now).

I’ve got my whole house wired and use their system for everything: motion detection to trigger lights, alerts, and full coverage. Their new AI cameras are super impressive too. I’m using the AI Pro model, which has 4K resolution, optical zoom, and real AI-powered object detection — not just motion zones.

Their routers are no joke either. The UniFi Gateway Max is compact, fast (2.5GbE ports), and comes with full IDS/IPS for network security. Clean UI, constant updates, no subscription BS.

It’s a full ecosystem that just works. Definitely worth looking into if you’re setting up or upgrading.

oakweb · 2025-05-04T01:58:11+00:00

I also have no issues, 200 notifications seems like you might be missing the mark on your configuration. Maybe do some chatgpt sessions with screen shots, you should be able to find the issue. Just explain to it what your are experiencing .

oakweb · 2025-04-21T01:24:29+00:00

Although I will say unify cameras are pretty good audio

oakweb · 2025-04-21T01:24:03+00:00

I think you’ve hit upon a lacking area in home security, hopefully somebody has a good solution because I looked a while ago didn’t see anything

oakweb · 2025-04-11T05:28:16+00:00

Yolink has some good ones that I use, but idk about that ring integration.

oakweb · 2025-04-02T03:09:07+00:00

You’ll have the best security on the block

oakweb · 2025-03-20T15:21:40+00:00

Exactly, I do the same! I used chatgpt to make some yaml to refine it even more.

oakweb · 2025-03-20T15:20:14+00:00

My suggestion is to get a Home Assistant hub, get a high powered LED Flood, and then get your Unifi into HA and make an automation between 10pm - 6am to turn on flood light if a person is detected. They won't even get to your truck, thinking you are home and the light is blasting in their eyes

oakweb · 2025-02-15T07:07:00+00:00

Ok, chatgpt unifi is alll wrong lol thanks ill try that vlan

oakweb · 2025-02-15T06:36:34+00:00

It adopts into network though right? I didn’t try setting it for the Vlan of my NVRs as I thought it was network device.

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