Recommended Gear: What We Install and Trust in Miami

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These are products we know well from installing and supporting security cameras, Wi-Fi and smart home systems in Miami. Some are great for doing it yourself; others are the same type of gear we install every week. If you would rather have it installed by professionals, estimates are free.

Security Cameras

• REOLINK RLK8-800B4 4K PoE System (8CH NVR, 4 cameras, 2TB)A complete wired system with a recorder and no monthly fees. The closest DIY option to what we install for homes and small businesses.View on Amazon
• REOLINK Argus PT Ultra (4K Solar, Pan/Tilt)For spots with no cable: gates, warehouses, rentals. Solar panel included, and it pans to follow movement.View on Amazon
• REOLINK Video Doorbell PoEIf you already have a network cable at the door, PoE is more reliable than Wi-Fi, and it works with the Reolink NVR.View on Amazon
• TP-Link Tapo C120 (2K+ Indoor/Outdoor)Budget-friendly, no subscription required, records to a microSD card. Great for indoors, kids and pets.View on Amazon
• TP-Link Tapo C425 MagCam (Battery, 2K+)Battery-powered with a magnetic mount. Good for apartments and rentals where you can't drill much.View on Amazon
• TP-Link Tapo D225 Video DoorbellWorks on battery or wired, with a 180° view. Good for homes without doorbell wiring.View on Amazon

WiFi & Networking

• TP-Link Omada ER605 VPN RouterTwo internet providers? It switches to the backup automatically when one goes down.View on Amazon
• TP-Link Omada EAP650 (WiFi 6 Ceiling Access Point)Professional ceiling Wi-Fi for offices and large homes with network cabling.View on Amazon
• TP-Link Omada EAP650-OutdoorBrings Wi-Fi to the backyard, pool or warehouse. PoE injector included.View on Amazon
• TP-Link Deco X55 Mesh WiFi (3-Pack)The easiest DIY fix for dead zones in a home without network cabling.View on Amazon
• TP-Link TL-SG1005P PoE SwitchPowers up to 4 PoE cameras or access points, each over a single cable.View on Amazon
• TP-Link Omada POE160S PoE+ InjectorThe simplest way to power one PoE camera or access point.View on Amazon

Accessories

• SanDisk High Endurance 256GB microSDMade for continuous recording. Regular memory cards wear out fast in cameras.View on Amazon
• WD Purple 4TB Surveillance Hard DriveBuilt for 24/7 recording in NVRs and DVRs.View on Amazon
• APC BE600M1 UPSKeeps your modem, router or small NVR running when the power goes out.View on Amazon
• CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD UPSLonger backup for an NVR, PoE switch and router together, with pure sine wave output.View on Amazon
• TRUE CABLE Cat6 Direct Burial (500 ft)Solid bare copper, weather and UV resistant, for outdoor and buried runs.View on Amazon
• Klein Tools 80024 Pass-Thru Installation KitCrimper plus Cat6 pass-thru connectors. Easier terminations, fewer bad ends.View on Amazon
• Klein Tools Scout Pro 3 Cable TesterTests network and coax cables and helps you identify which cable is which.View on Amazon

Smart Home

• Home Assistant GreenThe easiest way to start with Home Assistant. Plug it in and go.View on Amazon
• CanaKit Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit PRO (8GB)Everything you need to run Home Assistant on a Raspberry Pi 5.View on Amazon
• Beelink EQi12 Mini PCEnough power for Home Assistant plus Frigate AI camera detection, with low power use.View on Amazon
• Samsung 990 EVO Plus 1TB NVMe SSDA fast, reliable storage upgrade for a mini PC.View on Amazon
• SONOFF Zigbee Dongle Plus (ZBDongle-E)Connects Zigbee sensors to Home Assistant without a brand hub.View on Amazon
• Aqara Door and Window SensorSmall Zigbee contact sensor. Works with Home Assistant through a Zigbee dongle.View on Amazon
• Aqara Motion Sensor P1Zigbee motion sensor with long battery life. Works with Home Assistant through a Zigbee dongle.View on Amazon