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Do any self hostable security cameras support a VPN to upload footage to another site? (infosec.pub)

submitted 4 days ago by ProfessorHoover@infosec.pub to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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I'm looking to buy some security cameras for my mother in law. I currently have a small server with plenty of storage at my place that I'd prefer to use on at least a temporary basis to keep costs down. Are there any self hostable cameras that support a built in VPN? I currently use tailscale for my network but I'm open to learning something else. Alternatively, can they run over a tailscale subnet router? I don't use that yet but if I could place a cheap node in her place to help her access footage and my other services via subnet routing I'll do that too.

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[–] Shameless@lemmy.world 11 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I just want to throw out there the idea of using Eufy cameras for older people. The systems store offline you don't have to pay for online storage etc. And the app and everything is very simple and easy to use.

I know it's not what you're asking but I went through a similar dilemma with my MIL and went this route because she struggles enough as it is with technology.

[–] iamthetot@piefed.ca 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Recommending Eufy to someone specifically asking for privacy focused suggestions is wild.

They were caught, and admitted to, lying about being offline only, and storing unencrypted thumbnails, if memory serves. They got fined for it and I'm sure they say they're doing better but how can you trust them after that?

I would avoid Eufy given the context of post, OP.

[–] Shameless@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

When did OP say they were specifically asking for privacy focused suggestions?

I'm a big fan of privacy but I've also worked in IT for over 20 years and know that you have to also consider convenience of technology for older people, otherwise they just avoid using these things.

[–] iamthetot@piefed.ca 0 points 2 days ago

Their title and post mention VPNs multiple times. The P is Private. They also mention wanting to use their own storage, again implying privacy. Their entire post implies they care about privacy.