08-26-2023, 12:51 AM
Gareth wrote:
Reminder - Cameras don't deter theft. They just let you know for sure that something got stolen.
It would be better to lock up items (i.e. with a combination lock and give your tire guy the code). Still might not prevent them from cutting the lock, but it might if it was just an opportunity theft.
I haven't found this to be the case (about the cameras not deterring theft). Like davemchine, I have Ring cams and it has visibly/noticeably deterred the thieves. In at least one case, it also enabled me to help law enforcement catch the thief (and to encourage them to do so).
I've actually never used the OS X program to which davemchine is referring -- I've always just used the phone app, which has been fine.
As you all know, I had also been considering the Ring car cam, but I agree that it's way overpriced for the features.