Install Annke Security Camera

I did my best to remaster this; raising the sound levels. See that updated version here: • Install Annke Security...
How to install a hard-wired security camera or any other low voltage wires.
Cut into drywall: 3:06
Mount Camera: 8:10
Fish the wire: 11:11
Patch drywall: 15:57
System test: 24:58
Drywall mud: 26:31
Paint: 32:59
Link to camera: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Link to extension wires:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

[@pcsumner]

Thank you for your video. Extremely informative. The only thing I would of liked to see would of been the back of the hard drive itself. I’m going to be installing a unit in a couple of weeks, and this really gave me a heads up. Especially nice that you included the drywall work. Thank you for your time in making this video.

[@rplj66]

pcsumner all the hookups are simple. There are connections for 8 cameras.

[@Yankeerex]

OMG... SO MUCH PATIENCE AND EXTREME TIMELY WORK. HANDS DOWN TO YOU MAN

[@Tigerpaws1948]

Terrible audio, think about those who are hard at hearing

[@rplj66]

Hey thanks, I really appreciate it.

[@craigr6763]

Why is he whispering? Does his wife know he’s doing this?

[@PRBoricua23]

No, he's using it to watch her.

[@Dedicated2WendyWilliams]

LOOOLLLLL

[@knightrider6473]

Hahaha

[@rplj66]

You caught me LOL!

[@avagates2039]

😂

[@kevinzhang9384]

Although the audio is barely audible, the video is pretty informative and nice. Thank you!

[@rplj66]

Thank you too!

[@mgsusa]

Really good video. For the ones complaining about audio, raise the volume and remember he put the video there for us free

[@rplj66]

Thanks so much. This was my first try at post production and my sound levels were a bit low. Better things coming.

[@masonking8680]

It's critique not really a complaint! I'm on my phone, with volume all the way up and I'm having trouble hearing him. Aside from the volume (easy fix) great video!

[@AG-sk5pv]

Damn, this is great stuff, learn many new techniques! Thank you!

[@rplj66]

My pleasure, glad you got something out of it.

[@Vintage27]

Watched the entire video... MANY thanks!!!!!

[@rplj66]

I am glad you enjoyed it and glad to help!

[@mariod4397]

Thanks man I will be trying this hopefully the compound part comes out good

[@rplj66]

How did it come out?

[@mustafaalmasri2640]

Excellent work. Thank you

[@rplj66]

Many thanks!

[@sliider1]

great video great job, wish the audio was better but I think we get the idea even without good audio.

[@rplj66]

First attempt at full production. It'll be better next time.

[@alfonsoruiz6292]

How has the system held up far? Would you recommend it? Im looking for a system that will fit my budget and came upon annke.

[@rplj66]

Alfonso Ruiz system is holding up very well. No issues and never had to change a battery.

[@mikereimer5137]

Some thoughts..not criticism. I’ve been doing installs for years now. Was the attic not an option to run the wire from the soffit where you could mount the camera and then run the wire down an interior hollow wall? If that isn’t an option, you could drill the exterior hole where the camera is going to be mounted. On the interior, remove the base molding and cut a hole in the drywall where the hole won’t be seen once the molding is replaced. You can use a magnet to pull the wire front the exterior hole down through the insulation to the hole on the inside. From the hole on the inside, you can drill a hole down through the baseplate into the basement. Just some other options so you don’t have to repair drywall. Fish rods work much better than a fish tape as well.

[@rplj66]

Thanks for the great suggestions, absolutely. I actually don't mind drywall repair compared to getting in my attic. Its hot and has 36" of blown-in insulation to deal with. I'll look into fish rods, I've seen them but had the tape so used that instead.

[@freedom9041]

Also, sometime mounting the camera on soffit is not an option to obtain optimum results, where the soffit is way higher than around 8-9 feet (ideal camera height), then drilling the hole through the wall is the only option.

[@elguytupanafull7936]

what are you using after you sand the walls compound? is it to even it out? the mixer i mean. ? MESH

[@rplj66]

Just joint compound on top of the mesh and then sand to flatten the wall or drywall tape can be used instead of mesh. Is that what you are asking?

[@Tigerpaws1948]

The audio is not good enough and very difficult to listen to for people who are hard of hearing

[@rplj66]

Appologies, this was my first large video, still trying to get the hang of it.

[@supernova8962]

OH NO !!!! NO NO ....oh man...you will feel it later on....OUCH...Nice video taken.

[@rplj66]

Thanks 👍

[@oceano_drive241]

How did you learn how to do that?

[@rplj66]

Self-taught. I hope it helped you.

[@rodneyhenry27]

I would like to do this but I have fire stops everywhere 😔

[@rplj66]

Sorry about that. The only thing i can think of would be to get those long 4-ft drill bits. Once the hole is drilled you use it as a fish-tape to pull the wire.

[@TracyGunz]

How did ya get the cameras to show up? I just installed mine and my screen is blank, says offline, Clueless, man

[@rplj66]

You have the rc connector for video (yellow) and then the separate power connector. If all else fails and you haven't installed all the cameras hook one up without running the cable first to make sure the system is set up first. If either of the two cables became separated, that could be the problem. Setting up the app is a little trickier but at the dvr with a monitor it should just be as simple as making the connections to camera 1 - 4. Simple checklist to make sure you didn't forget anything: 1. Nothing covering the lense 2. Power is connected to camera 3. Video is connected between camera and dvr 4. No breaks along the cable run 5. No disconnects along the cable run (video has a twist lock but the power does not) 6. No staples in any cables 7. No tripped breaker for outlet where power is plugged in That's all i can think of to check for now.

[@victorsalinas6944]

You should put drywall repair instead

[@rplj66]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll add that to the tags.

[@trucker18944]

Great video except for the poor audio.

[@rplj66]

Yeah, not the best. I didn't have the right equipment. Hope it was still informative.

[@parrotbill9072]

Next time do a video where you are not whispering.

[@rplj66]

Yes, of course. This was my first video of any length at all with voice-over.

[@javiersanchez-reaza808]

The sound is terrible

[@rplj66]

Yeah, not the best. I didn't have the right equipment.

[@bigedmayra]

Why are you whispering?

[@rplj66]

First video of this size/type. Trying to figure things out.

[@javiersanchez-reaza808]

Terrible sound

[@rplj66]

Yeah, not the best. I didn't have the right equipment.