There are plenty of options using cellular technology that can alert you when the door is opened maybe a snap on canvas is taken off shore power being removed etc.

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If you’re at a marina with reliable Wi-Fi you can also use home technology like ring etc.

 

I run wyze cameras using marina wifi and it shows live time to my phone..

 

I’ve been looking at Siren. It’s what I would put on my next boat. It does not have cameras though.

 

Good WiFi needed, but I installed a router and a SmartThings hub with sensors then I can view on my phone, Tablet etc.anywhere they give you temp/vibration others are for water (ER) bilge I even have smart lights that turn on / off on a schedule so others think I’m on the boat. Door sensors alert when open/closed I installed them on the doors and hatches.Onboard cameras are through a Computer they I view through goggle desktop remote app. And a ring in the cockpit not sure why they say offline they’re not.

 

I have a Siren marine system installed on my boat. Cost of purchase is kind of high but annual cost is not for what I’m getting in my opinion. I can check on the boat real time and you can have sensors set off sirens. I have Sensors on my salon door, bridge hatch and engine room hatch And they all set off a very loud siren when triggered. They also alert me by text and email when triggered. I can also monitor shore power, bilge pump’s and other things such as air temperature if you wish. I’m happy with the system.
The system is cellular so no Wi-Fi needed.

 

we don't have a break in problem (fingers crossed) but I do like to know if something is going on up top so I bought a Canary wireless camera. It just connects to wifi and has cloud storage, also does near real time alerts (probably a minute or so) but it was cheap and gets the job done for what I was looking for

At home I use Unifi - but that's a different level of system and I wouldn't want to wire the boat for it

 

I have two Arlo go cameras on the boat. They are battery operated for months and use cell service, so no need for wifi and they are great for winter storage as well. They are motion activated or sound activated if selected, you get notified on the phone, you can talk to the person at your boat or scare them with the built in siren to spook them off and everything is recorded with a memory stick in the camera and the internet.

 

What's the thing hanging off the back of your swim platform?

 

I added a cellular hot spot to my boat and currently run the Wyze cameras. Power outages are no issues as everything can run off a battery.

Our marina wifi was too spotty to reliably notify me of motion as it was happening. Turns out I was able to add a hot spot with 6gb for $25/mo to our cell phone plans, which made it a no brainer.

I have a friend with Siren marine, but for less than $150 for the cameras and hot spot device plus $25 a month I have live views of my cockpit and cabin, in addition to getting instant notifications of any motion.

 

$25/mo for 6GB is really good, which carrier are you with? I assume you had to purchase the hardware for the hotspot too, what did you go with?

 

SimpliSafe is based on cellular signal and if you have wi-fi in your marina then you can add cameras. I have 3 motion detectors, 3 door switches, 2 temp alarms, water alarm, CO & smoke alarms. $25/mo no contract. If you decide it's for any of you, please share my name & I get a free month of monitoring

 

I have the Wyze cameras also. I have Comcast for internet.

 

Ya mean like this?

 

Hmmmm, my security system doesn't use any data, doesn't need a wifi connection and is always at hand.

 

Unfortunately yours won't work unless you're onboard....

 

 

Thanks for your input. I like all options, but really can't find what I'm looking for. I like the Siren system and don't mind the start up cost. I also like the smart home idea. As for the Siren.. Paying for monitoring is fine, but I also would like to have a hot spot for say tv and internet separate. With Siren it's just used for Siren and that's it. If I went Smarthome I can get a 15gb hot spot for $20 a month and be able to use it for multiple things. The problem is with that is it doesn't have the option for a aux helm snap module along with it needs 120v. If the power goes out so does the unit. I'm looking for something like this that runs off 12 volts. Any Idea where I can get something like this?
https://www.microdaq.com/senspahone...BRBiEiwA5MCBJpDzULMg2jVwTGMkNXwys_efGsUN-eadV9CMUTXONb86yvoBxuqRGxoC1GcQAvD_BwE

 

It shouldn't be that hard to make that work on 12v...it only pulls 2 watts.

In a prior boat, I wired in a 120v TV to 12v. It's 120v transformer had output voltage of 12v and it was a very easy install. So I'd be curious what output it's transformer has.

 

Hot spots usually connect to a usb charger, and those can be connected to 12 Volts if that’s what you are trying to do. I like my Arlo go cameras that have a battery that last months and use cell service. No dependence on any kind of power or wifi. Great for winter storage as well in case someone decides to pay the boat an unauthorized visit.

 

What's the up front and monthly cost on those?

 

You can get a camera for around $200-250 on eBay. Then you add it to your home cell service. For me on AT&T it’s a $20/month cost because I already have other phones for the family. They do sell a solar charger for them if you want to install and forget. The battery usually lasts a couple of months. I have a spare that I charge at home and just replace once in a while.

 

Yes but I want more than just a camera. I already have a camera. Looking for snap sensor alarm and other sensors with notification.

 

We have Siren and love it. I put in a cheap Amazon alarm tied to our salon door and it is ear piercingly loud when activated. I emailed Siren and they claim they’re developing cameras to work with the system. I plan on finding out for sure at FLIBS in a few weeks. Hopefully they have some on display.

I also bought a snap sensor for the alarm that I plan on attaching my tender to.

 

Got off the phone with Siren. I think I'm going with the NEW Siren Pro. It has a bunch of new options. I also went ahead and ordered the snap sensor kit from ebay. I know it sounds silly to buy this now when I'm getting the Siren setup. For now I'm wiring up the ebay one since the boat is in my backyard and over the winter/Spring will wire up the Siren. The snap sensor kit is cheaper then the snap acc from Siren and I get a speaker with it too. I ordered a strobe also.

https://sirenmarine.com/products/siren-3-pro

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Marine-Can...-System-New/183498660504?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2648

https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...trobe-lights/low-profile-grille-and-surface-mount-led-light-head-18w/3458/7451/

 

Mnm99, you could get a small inverter wired to 12vdc block and run your 110 hub, I have one under the helm to charge iPads,phones. If you lose shore power your still running on 12vdc.

 

just trying to understand. my camera alerts me if there's motion on the boat, so I would know if someone is intruding. Are these sensors a way to know that the canvas is getting opened also for intruders or more a weather thing? my cameras do alert me when the wind increases because they detect the canvas moving too much.

 

Agree 100%. I can set mine to notify me if someone steps on the swim platform.... but it's comical when I get a person notification and it's someone on a boat passing by!