Security cameras? Only if the wifi works!

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I’ve checked thru the camera posts here and yes, I understand there are quite a few. I have a quick question I’m hoping can be answered by experience …

I have a house in a rural area, satellite wifi and all that loveliness, haha. I have been in search of a security camera set up for our front door and firepit area. But the catch is that satellite wifi is the pits. I don’t want to take up a guests’ bandwidth monitoring said guest, haha. But I also don’t want to drive 6 hours to review the tapes wherein said guest caused damage. Hum …

I have recommendations for Arlo but they rely on a cellular connection on the Go Mobil version. I have seen NightOwl that records to an NVR but, there again, 6 hour drive…

I admit this is all new to me and I might need to try stuff out at my permanent home … But is there a middle ground here that might work for a secluded home with wifi, but limited wifi?

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I have two security cameras that are wired to a DVR. They also have an app that I can look at the live feed or do remote playback from a computer or my phone. The system was professionally installed so I don’t know about brand or anything.

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Thank you, but dang it, haha! TX and NC = far apart :wink: Good to know something exists though so I am not (too) crazy. Thx for your help!

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most wifi cameras only record when motion is detected. So i’m not sure how much WIFI is actually used when not recording. Maybe something to check on.

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A game cam could be an option:

Best Wireless Trail Camera Review | Cellular Game Camera Guide

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This topic popped up in “suggested topics” and I thought I’d link my related topic here.

No-wifi remote monitoring (cell phone LTE camera)

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