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[@Malohdek]

Robber 1: Yo dude they got a camera! Robber 2: Nah dude it's fake. Linus: You know what isn't fake? Private Internet Access! It's VPN service that encrypts all of your internet traffic and uses a safe protected IP!

[@mohawkade]

Robber 1: Who the hell? Robber 2: Let's get outta here! Linus: Check them out at the link below! Robber 1: He's crazy man!

[@timmeke_8213]

Legend

[@jeremyvolsche6590]

The hero we needed.

[@sajeevravi5950]

Top notch

[@magentasound_]

Omds I acc laughed out loud 😂😂😂😂😂

[@XkelloggmanX]

we need a 2023 version.

[@TiagoGamerDJ]

2024 now

[@wayneqjr]

@@TiagoGamerDJ I'm from the future, need a 2025 guide.

[@theteenageengineer]

An even cheaper option that’s available now that wasn’t 6 years ago is an ESP32 with a built in camera module, you can get them for like $8. Honestly if they were gonna make another guide that’s the way to go.

[@ZeroZync]

*WHY ARE THERE SO MANY GOD DAMMED BIRDS ON MY NEWLY BOUGHT NEST CAMERA??*

[@jeyanthiprabhu1338]

Hacking4Lyfe lol laughed so hard

[@jeyanthiprabhu1338]

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[@ZeroZync]

*Now included with bird repellent whenever motion is detected, only $99.99 today...*

[@thebenhuman5925]

Hacking4Lyfe iii

[@ZeroZync]

100%

[@joshuaduval9509]

Motion Eye OS now has an app for Android (and maybe iOS) I think an updated video is needed

[@BRoyce69]

its like a year and a half oldfvqvfcqefcp;rip ic

[@MariuszChr]

@@BRoyce69 who cares. Update!

[@carstenhilbert5472]

Maybe this is why this video was recommended to me now.

[@SteezeeFTW]

Honestly I was thinking about doing this... but then I saw the Wyze cameras for 25 bucks on Amazon and I've been thinking about just busting them apart and putting them in outdoor dummy camera housings

[@HolyOllie]

Im running multiple motion eye cameras, didnt know they made an app for it. thanks !

[@bezhanp]

Video critiquing Nest, a company owned by google gets hidden from the sub feed on youtube. Coincidence?

[@perzaaa]

I think not

[@user-ux9nh2wl2x]

but that's just a theory...

[@outsider344]

I think so. Not because I think youtube is above doing that, but because I don't think they are competent enough to get it done.

[@CheapBastard1988]

It is a bit suspicious but the number of people that watch the wan show probably watch about every video. It was not in my subscription feed but it was in in the top of my suggested content. Suggested video's usually draw new people while subscribers would notice and watch anyway.

[@zeromancer-x]

Not really, a lot of notifications have gone missing over the last few weeks.

[@therohitk1]

Next idea:- use red cameras as security camera Use the inventory of MKBHD too

[@danatronics9039]

Thieves steal the cameras but nothing else

[@ArthursHD]

:D Here is one IP cam for 50 USD better their DIY and has an app megabonus.com/y/8oJQR That camera is too expensive for that and will be stolen even if they record with it to remote location.

[@ferni0]

the rohitk that would take a sh*t ton of storage

[@keithh8176]

Use "The Slow Mo Guys" 10,000FPS camera would be better

[@Variety_Pack]

Omg Linus please yes please lol

[@QuinchGaming]

Yeah, this video doesn't appear on my sub feed at all... luckily I manually search for some channels who normally upload on a very regular basis. Oddly though it did pop up on my "Home" list of suggested videos

[@iXFarmaggedonXi]

Same

[@joefx69]

Same

[@joescorner4353]

same, what the heck youtube I love this show.

[@cbennett1]

same

[@magsec5]

KZbin is Doing their own “Personalised” sub list

[@iKingRPG]

iJustine wouldve used iPhone XS Max as security camera

[@tomnom_]

iKingRPG *11 Pro Max

[@mexicanchad]

I use my old iPhone 5 as a security camera

[@mexicanchad]

JUS24TIN I do

[@arikatz9219]

XS for extra security

[@k3nobi366]

nah she would use the webcam on the imac

[@tiagojsl]

Guys for some reason this video was in my recommended videos, but it's not on my sub box....

[@Astromanaught]

Tiago Lopes same for me

[@patemathic]

Me too

[@adcbot9435]

Tiago Lopes KZbin has been “tweaking” the sub box recently.

[@lordvoldemort917]

Same for me. KZbin decides way too much what I should watch.

[@alexander92ck]

Same here... i saw it on the sidebar while watching an other video but not in my sub box

[@Vuldo]

Wtf it wasnt in my sub feed I got a notification only

[@rokaskrivaitis57]

JustMHMD I'm just quoting an article: "In a tweet earlier this week, KZbin confirmed that it is “currently experimenting with how to show content in the subs feed.” Rather than displaying subscriptions chronologically, KZbin explained, it found that “a personalized order” governed by an algorithm made some viewers more likely to click play - or, as the company puts it, “able to more easily find the videos they want to watch.”" So yea, KZbin is now officially dead to me

[@kokakukidotai5673]

2 out of the last 4 LTT vids haven't been in my sub feed, so frustrating!

[@ElZamo92]

I saw it as a recommended video, but not on my sub box...

[@DeanJ1984]

Thanks for the detail Rokas. Totally bullshit! Why would I subscribe to a channel if I didn't want to see their content?! Such a stupid and unnecessary change. Going to make this website useless to me if they screw up the subs feed.

[@BillyMizrahi]

Wow same thing happened to me. I read all the articles on what KZbin was doing with the feed. Didn’t actually think it would happen to me. KZbin sucks

[@tysonvega]

okay youtube this is not cool at all..if i hadn't checked on your channel i would have missed this video..i didn't get any notification whatsoever....what happened

[@zedvee2668]

tyson vega KZbin and Nest are owned by Google. Draw your own conclusion. Heh.

[@FFXfever]

It's normal. Subscription is also a "suggested feed" now. That's why they tell you to click on the bell icon.

[@hayatepilot]

I have the notifications turned on and this video isn't in my subscription feed nor in the notifications! :(

[@FeedMeSalt]

KZbin has a new way of choosing who you get to see. You have to go opt out. Google it.

[@matrixfull]

Just bookmark video section of this channel and check it every day when you feel like watching videos. That's what I do. Relying on others is meh...

[@SoccerBoyAP]

8:33 - Business opportunity for LTT!!!! "LTT DIY Customer Support, this is Anthony. How can I help?"

[@sebebse9094]

take my money!

[@andrewn327]

Can confirm, *KZbin screwed up.*

[@tberry7348]

Andrew Nguyen that's normal what did they do this time?

[@DippiDaDeputy]

They messed with the sub feed

[@anandkarra5337]

Yeah, why did this not appear in my sub box but rather in my recommendations?

[@anandkarra5337]

Well, Nest does come under Alphabet Inc. under which Google and KZbin both come. So, KZbin censoring content based on corporate interests?

[@adamfox01]

ditto

[@ChromaMatrix]

This video isn't showing up on my subscriptions feed. Good job KZbin, in an effort to fix what wasn't broken, you broke it.

[@annihilator247x]

This is how they handle everything on the site. Look at the current layout in 1080p. It's gross and unusable. So much wasted space for nothing with oversized buttons. Monetization worked until KZbin played with it too. Same thing happened with the likes/dislikes of comments. Disliking a comment doesn't work anymore.

[@givemeasi]

Chroma Matrix Christopher Willis KZbin would prefer you watch jack Paul or whatever his name is, that’s why my Friend and also google owns nest egg

[@josh223]

annihilator247x they basically made it a placebo, you hit the button and it lights up blue on your end but no data us actually exchanged with the server

[@EminemLovesGrapes]

That's the point of material design. Unification between every device. Means the bigger your screen get, the more iffy it starts to look.

[@iMutiny]

as an android dev material design sucks a fat one, it looks terrible and is super lazy for everything not on a cellphone

[@TheJorith]

KZbin refuses to show this video in my feed again...

[@HappyFluegel]

Jorith Zwaan same with my subfeed

[@MrSleepless87]

Me too. First time that happens to me though.

[@milosm9280]

They are experimenting something with sub feed.it is not permanent only experiment (KZbin wants to recive feedback about this change).

[@ryangowen2816]

Me too

[@mattimpey9175]

Me too. First time for me (that I've noticed, at least).

[@jub8891]

giving your surveillance footage to nest doesn't seem like a great idea to begin with...

[@iKingRPG]

and google drive does? google owns nest

[@thecompanioncube4211]

@@iKingRPG but at least we Choose to put it on Google drive... Nest is forcing it

[@coolnhotstorage]

@@iKingRPG you could use rclone and transparently encrypt the footage uploaded to google drive no? if you use aes-256 it wouldn't be broken until the heat death of the universe so...

[@mattd7163]

you say this with an account you signed up with google. Honestly given IoT this day and age really doesn't matter. Privacy is dead.

[@tamie341]

Ring aint no bettah.

[@TheGunCollective]

Jake's hair looks like he hasnt slept in weeks. SEND HELP FOR JAKES HAIR.

[@clays32]

TheGunCollective wait you watch linus?!?!

[@Zuudo]

J LUL K E

[@slinoha]

A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one.

[@Radii_DC]

#SAVEJAKESHAIR

[@TheGunCollective]

Patrick Flanagan I love LTT dude!

[@sudhelm]

*MEME REVIEW* 1:13

[@salsa_ow]

I need this comment to go to the top.

[@erevanayen]

Are nest cams considered dead now?

[@_Nasduck]

I wish it was a meme review

[@YoloLP1]

Pew needs to see it

[@pietimuhonen8590]

Go up, please.

[@Sfekke]

You know what else is a ripoff? That shirt Linus wears .. literally it is ripped

[@sinceRENEss]

In an earlier vid his shirt was ripped at the front. Seems like business isnt going so well o.o

[@marcopolo208]

Linus has a low standard when it comes to style. His socks and sandals prove that already.

[@123goforme8]

True, true, was just about to comment on that :)

[@BattleRapier]

Looking for someone to comment on that

[@applsrgud5221]

Linus why is the back of your shirt ripped

[@Choice777]

it's a recession.

[@Scorpiomaj27889]

I think Linus can afford a new shirt, come on Linus.

[@ZImpresive]

Lost it all on Doge Coin.

[@beedslolkuntus2070]

The other guy on the video did it, due to a fight

[@rcalphonse2701]

Jumping fences; that’s how he got the idea for this video

[@thedave1602]

Thanks for vids like this. Tired of some many things turning into a "service" that requires a monthly payment when the tech is there to make it affordable. That's the whole point of technology, to make things easier and cheaper.

[@PoisonedAl]

It's surprising how many tech solutions end with "or use a Raspberry Pi!"

[@MaxC_1]

@@PoisonedAl or use an ESP 32! far better wireless security and cheaper and open source

[@JonJaded]

This video is not in my subbox... WTF KZbin.

[@forza1sra]

Jade[d] Google owns nest so they hid the video. A LOT of people aren't seeing the video in their subs.

[@remixedcat]

Same here, google has a crappy policy of: pointing a gun at devs heads and threatening to pull the trigger if they don't change stuff every 10 mins.

[@willjones7830]

I didn’t know Ed Sheeran worked at Linus Media Group

[@Tall_Order]

Back in my day we didn't have cloud storage with monthly fees. We used physical drives we paid up front for. And that's how it should be.

[@daniellockwood5969]

Speaking of no monthly fees.... as long at you pay yearly. never change guys. never change

[@AuthenTech]

Nest suuucks. There's so many better options out there. (get an NVR for unlimited 24/7 recording)

[@AuthenTech]

Reolink has fantastic high res cams, and Yi cams are uber cheap

[@Balunliinfi]

AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke what is nvr,

[@niks12]

Out of the two I find Yi cams to be a nicer option. Wireless isn't really a necessity for me and just a bonus. Would you recommend any other cameras as Yi cams only support 32gb of storage and their Yi cams 2 are sold out which also only support 64g of storage. Also any cameras that would give me active notifications if they detect any motion? Some cameras let you setup their motion sensing area in their softwares. Was wondering that as well :)

[@bbllaakkee]

Yi cameras suuuuuuuck

[@AuthenTech]

@David -hah thanks! 👍

[@JustinY.]

When I saw this video, I thought I was having a brain aneurism until I realized that it just didn't pop up in my notification feed

[@isopropy6081]

bad bot

[@baileym2470]

literally seen you in like 3 of my vids today

[@serglian8558]

Just in how,whу do I keep finding you in the comments always

[@Jbtw01]

Roun Dair it’s because you watch popular and predictable youtube channels based on your watch habits. eventually, you’re going to see people with similar watch profiles to you like Justin Y. just watch videos that have less than 100,000 views as well as to view the videos within 12 hours of release

[@1AxK9]

Bad one

[@axiezimmah]

The biggest price to pay is that your data will be in their cloud, and they can use it.

[@eliasdewey9099]

Yes because I’m sure someone down in the big corporate office of nest really gives a shit about what your eating for dinner or how many times you scratch your balls throughout the day. If only you knew how much info google or amazon has on you probably wouldn’t give a shit about a simple cloud

[@crazycarl00]

@@eliasdewey9099 Oi, mate, Google owns Nest. You think they're not doing *something* with that data that you're paying them to have?

[@sudoscoobs1373]

@@crazycarl00 do you own a smartphone and/or computer? If so, your already under constant surveillance. Adding a couple more cameras probably won't make a diff. But I get what you mean.

[@AG.Floats]

Nobody cares about you enouph to watch you. You aren't important, interesting or have anything important. Why people think they are so special to be spied on these days is beyond me. Most anyone does too you is sell what sites you go too, what types of things you buy to sell to advertising agencies.

[@mrr0r508]

Dash, an independent thinker: “I think privacy is OK.” Internet people, NPCs: “Y U NEED PRIVATE NOBODY LOVES U”

[@thatgamingthingy]

I’m not gonna lie, our family has a nest cam, and I can fully understand your issue. It costs too much on its own, and that subscription shouldn’t be a thing. It’s literally just a camera that records footage in your device, hell, you may as well just use your phone or tablet! So to anyone reading this, DON’T. BUY. A. NEST. CAM.

[@MvTCracker]

Local storage is often expensive (NAS ONLINE 24/7 365) failed drives or failed nas or even a stolen nas. Plus it's a hassle to check to make sure it's still working or hasn't recorded over something as space runs out.

[@elmateo77]

# Yeah until somebody steals the camera taking any recorded footage along with it... It kind of defeats the purpose of having a security camera if the footage is stored in the camera and the camera is somewhere the burglar could just walk off with it.

[@FFXfever]

elmateo77 of course, but ideally you should have both. One for easy access, and another online. The issue is when Google offers free/cheap cloud storage space, why would you bother with a subscription for dedicated cloud storage

[@pOOTERgOBLiN]

Or...One can buy a 4+ camera system which includes DVR and live access through the net. Starting at around $200. The DVR's can usually store up to 30 days of continuous video. No subscription needed. On top of that, one can put the DVR where ever they see fit as to not be found. Some are even wireless. And in conjunction with a dummy box, intruders would have a hard time stealing the footage. The owner of a store I used to work for got one of these. I was able to monitor graveyard employees in real time as well as hear anything going on because it had mics also.

[@willjones7830]

Did anyone else have this not appear in their sub box?

[@HappyFluegel]

Will Jones yes

[@givemeasi]

Will Jones Christopher Willis KZbin would prefer you watch jack Paul or whatever his name is, that’s why my Friend and also google owns nest egg

[@juts89]

same here

[@ccllvn]

same here

[@zombiedude347]

Didn't show up in mine, only in recommended.

[@SGT_RPGames]

As a former Security Investigator and Manager, I appreciate you showing people how easy it is to add video protection to their homes. Being fairly tech savvy I feel confident that this is a security system that can be implemented by most competent computer users thanks to your well presented build. Thanks for putting this together.

[@psdaengr911]

Robert Jackson Your confidence is misplaced; you are mistaken. I'm an engineer who designed actual security systems where a failure in security would be a life and death situation. Video was used in those facilities not for security but as an information and management tool by onsite professional security staff. I also worked for a UL central alarm station, whose function is to react to alarms. Alarms don't provide security, they report a loss of it. Providing security is hard. Security is protection and safety, not history or narrative of failures to provide them. Video isn't security. Video isn't extra insurance. Video, like fire, door and widow bugs is surveillance Only when used properly by someone trained, ready and able to use video as a management information tool does it add value by supplementing a security system. Video cameras might provide pictures of your home being entered. That isn't security. Your security was lost when the assailant or burglar entered the structure. Insurance isn't security to protect an asset, but a payment for losing that asset - your life or property. The difference between surveillance, security, insurance is simple. Here is a clear example. There are several video recordings of Laquan McDonald being shot. He had surveillance. He had no security. He is dead. If he had life insurance he personally derived no benefit from it or from the trial and conviction of his shooter. You could ring a property with video cameras with motion detection software connected with a standby generator and 4G internet service. If I wanted to, I could circumvent that surveillance, enter that property unobserved and enter a structure. All it would take is some observation and a few things anyone could buy at most Dollar Stores for cash. Most homeowners already have those items, but with purchases spread across several stores over weeks I couldn't be identified or found by a security investigator using just video- even if there were video surveillance videos from the "break in" and the stores. A security investigator doesn't provide security, but follows up after security has been broken. A competent protection specialist who is interested in assuring safety and security should and would admit that video cameras don't provide security. That good doors, good locks and entry-resistant ground accessible windows can. Unless there were detached physical perimeter barriers AND an alert and capable response team on-site WITH someone or something monitoring the video, that property isn't physically protected against intrusion. You've probably heard that after 911 the national security agencies publicly acknowledged that the security failure was due to lack of humint- human intelligence gathering and response assets, the[at they were relying too much on electronic systems to monitor what was happening. The US department armed forces was facetiously renamed the Defense Department, when its only proven effective ability for the nation is attack, either preemptive or reactive. It's good at what it is allowed to do, but that isn't national defense, because of the Man in the Middle and rules of engagement. The chain of command impedes the process of detection, permission and reaction. Home "security" has the same issues. If surveillance isn't accompanied by barriers and early, effective response, you are not safe. Don't let anyone get away with saying video is security. It's not.

[@chownful]

@@psdaengr911 I'm pretty sure the OP doesn't think that the *only* security device needed for a homeowner are some IP home security cameras. It's also simply unnecessary to think that the average homeowner needs to have such a secure setup. I mean unless you are a targeted individual (i.e high net worth individual or you store easily transported valuables on the property), then you are likely just going to be dealing with the run-of-the-mill smash and grab crook that just wants to go after the homes that have zero visible security. There's actually a video that was put on YT by the Denton PD and they are interviewing the supposed biggest burglar in North Texas. During the interview, he says that if he saw a wireless camera he would just skip the house every time because, according to him, wireless cameras are impossible to bypass as you cannot cut a wire. He was completely oblivious to the fact that a $100 frequency jamming device could take down those cameras. I think a lot of the times in the security industry we are so aware of the many vulnerabilities that we begin to assume that the bad guys must also be aware of those vulnerabilities and have the knowledge/skills to exploit them, but in my experiences it is not simply the case and the average middle class homeowner is just dealing with the typical low level thief that just looks for the home that's empty with zero security. There's always a few of them in the neighborhood (usually much more than a few). Now if you are being specifically targeted, then that's a completely different story and you have to then start doing much more threat intelligence gathering so you get an idea of the capabilities of your attacker. If they have plenty of time and money to spend on observing you and intelligence, then you are probably fucked.

[@davidj8967]

@@psdaengr911 Pretentious dick much? This is plenty for a normal suburban homeowner wanting some surveillance.

[@quasa0]

@@psdaengr911 You do realize that you can setup online motion detection that would send you an alert and video stream right as someone is approaching your property / opens your door? You then can call the cops right away and if you're living in a modern city they would be on site in 5 mins or so. Or you can call the neighbors, or your security company of choice that would be closer. You don't need humans to monitor the cameras in this day and age. Even without artificial intelligence we still have a lot of plain algorithmic ways to detect motion with a good efficacy. And if you throw a 300$ gpu on top then you can even run some neutral network for this stuff. This video is great, I'm going to build this right away for my home setup.

[@fordrollhaus9086]

The raspberry pi is amazing. There are so many free and open source libraries to do all sorts of things, from remotely controlling a 3D printer to using it as a security system.

[@3nertia]

Ah, that good ol' [evil] socialism heh

[@chrismckenzie4608]

Another video not in my sub feed. This must be "to offensive for sponsors". Since that's the same excuse they give for everything.

[@BeCurieUs]

This video doesn't show at all in my Sub Feed, even though I am still subbed. I only am here because of a recommended view from Hardware Unboxed...why are they fucking with the subbox ill never understand.

[@givemeasi]

Christopher Willis KZbin would prefer you watch jack Paul or whatever his name is, that’s why my Friend and also google owns nest egg

[@Lastman10101]

KZbin controls what you see duh. You have no control.

[@ceruleanfish6703]

Did for me

[@kimiesta]

'No monthly fees if you pay yearly" Thanks for that

[@gr82banautiger24]

Arlo are expensive but there's no charge for storing up to 7 days of footage in the cloud , you can also hook up a USB dongle for local storage (in case internet is down), and you can also download the footage to your PC or device to save it off if it's important footage.

[@cheatman05]

*clap* *clap* tech review (1:12)

[@ernestomartinez1655]

MEME REVIEW

[@s1nRG]

no

[@Nomnomnom165]

xX_SpeedyScout_Xx no u

[@Flashv28]

yesn't men't

[@marcopolo208]

Yes! A man of culture. Well met good sir.

[@tjeremiah9747]

Linus: "speaking of ..." Me: * dubble taps on rightside of phone screen with 0.12 sec respons time *

[@aqelyusri6702]

Please don't be that guy. KZbin allows user to see how many viewers watch the video at a specific time. I'm pretty sure the sponsor will look up to that number. They only pay linus for the amount of viewers that watch the video at that specific time. Be nice, we love this channel anyway.

[@HW1099Tube]

KZbin only allows this to the uploader and Linus probably doens't share his youtube account

[@phs125]

Exactly when I did that.

[@aqelyusri6702]

Yes, I do refer to linus that he able to get that number. And there will be high possibility the sponsor require that number in order to determine how much money they need to pay them to advertise their product in this video. I do agree that linus won't share anything unnecessary data with the client unless it is somewhat related to their contract.

[@orestogams]

Aqel Yusri fuck off

[@evancrazyerror]

Did anyone else not get this in their sub box?

[@willysteinhart8671]

evandarkfire me eaven thow I have been watching there videos for at least two years every day😡

[@givemeasi]

evandarkfire Christopher Willis KZbin would prefer you watch jack Paul or whatever his name is, that’s why my Friend and also google owns nest egg

[@_brrr]

KZbin decided what what viewers wanted was a fancy non-chronological subscription feed.

[@hungkc007]

this is why the raspberry pie so amazing there so many projects you can do with it. Security, fun activitys and so much more.

[@willysteinhart8671]

This video did not show up in my Subbox 😤😡😠

[@givemeasi]

Willy Steinhart Christopher Willis KZbin would prefer you watch jack Paul or whatever his name is, that’s why my Friend and also google owns nest egg

[@l0ves2j1zz]

This video didn't show up on my subscriptions page... I found it by chance. Wtf youtube

[@jacobschultz7201]

KZbin: "hey, chill. we found it for you so you didn't have to! *insert deep learning marketing bullshit* "

[@shivangswain]

WTF is going on? My subscription page is not chronological anymore. And, I didn't get the video too...

[@doctorn0gloff]

I didn’t receive this in the sub box either. However, it was in the Home section, which is dodgy at best.

[@abdraoufx]

Compromises that aren't compromises considering the cost difference. Some cctv cameras are 100 bucks alone.

[@Ziirf]

Why was this not in my sub box?

[@Exotic_Tofu]

Head over to bibbin with babbish they'll take care of you over there.

[@Jeb_S]

For some reason KZbin decided that this video should not be in my sub-box. I have even activated notifications and I did not even get one of those. Why KZbin? Why?

[@HackerPide]

SAME IM MAD, ALMOST MISSED THIS VIDEO

[@AusSkiller]

Same, I sent youtube feedback asking them to fix their shit.

[@chaitanyabisht]

Nest is owned by Google and these assholes don't want us to know how shitty nest cams are

[@HackerPide]

Chaitanya Bisht didnt know that, very interesting

[@slvrjrny9395]

This video did not show up on my subscription page.

[@givemeasi]

SlvrJrny Christopher Willis KZbin would prefer you watch jack Paul or whatever his name is, that’s why my Friend and also google owns nest egg

[@slvrjrny9395]

Ya know what's stupid. I am only subscribed to 15 channels, 4-5 of which that are inactive. Why the hell does KZbin need to adjust my sub page. Stupid.

[@speedracer9132]

Same here

[@victorl5402]

If you guys are actually looking for home cams, Wyze Cams are great $20 ($30 variant with rotation as well) cameras with night vision as well. It's 1080p with great quality for the price. It's made by ex-amazon employees I think, so they know a lot about what's needed and not needed in a product. It's cheap enough to be replaceable, and good enough to have for a long time. Great present too. You can definitely buy a bunch and place them everywhere. Idk who's gonna see this 11 months after, but if you do. Hey.

[@victorl5402]

@@mikal6826 haha, nah bruh, I still go to school. Engineering is my tool.

[@ThatRedMonkay]

know how to get them in europe?

[@victorl5402]

@@ThatRedMonkay Chances are, if you are unable to find them on Amazon where you live, you'll be unable to get them unless you use a company like Shipito. At this point, you'll have to spend quite a bit on shipping. Sorry.

[@walkaway6353]

Found it!!! Thank you so very much.

[@TheNotoriousNemo]

Arent wyze cams chinese spyware though

[@NujuBIONICLE]

2:00 Me : Linus, what ripped your shirt? Linus : it is not question what or who ripped my shirt but the question is who will rip you if you don't use private internet access

[@ReadsTheEULA]

Better than 90% of their ad inserts.

[@SamFarley098]

This video isn't in my sub feed!

[@LickyArc]

sam farley even for me

[@zadintuvas1]

Just buy any ONVIF-compatible IP camera and use your PC, NAS or dedicated NVR to store recordings without paying any fees. This is going to be even cheaper (720p IP cameras are about $15 from china, NVR is about $40 if you need it) than setting up a bunch of raspberries and whatnot and take a lot less time.

[@meineps2isttot]

Any tips how i can set up those cameras outside?

[@AveragePinwormEnjoyer]

No monthly fee as long as you pay yearly. Lol, just lol

[@gregor_b1]

Hey you are not showing up in my sub feed

[@lovecastle7154]

Same

[@givemeasi]

Grzegorz Christopher Willis KZbin would prefer you watch jack Paul or whatever his name is, that’s why my Friend and also google owns nest egg

[@MMFGaming]

This did not hit my sub feed :(

[@bantcm]

Same

[@vapenation7061]

wait, so canadian burglars don't break into your house to give you free stuff?

[@sparrowgryphonarchive1864]

That's only in Northern Canada. ;)

[@sakswa4411]

Northern Canada is Arctic lol

[@Schild4823]

Did this a few years ago and it is awesome! I even receive Gmail alerts when motion is detected by my camera. I also used a similar setup for my bird feeder, making bird watching super easy.

[@MentalCrusader]

thanks youtube for not alerting me....

[@Dloweification]

7:05 Jake just dabbed. FIRE HIM. FIRE HIM NOW.

[@MrDannyArcher]

*CLAP* Linus *CLAP* techtips! KZbin's favorite show...

[@I_am_an_ass_hole]

Linus has the fucking clap ?! I knew it !

[@redealexander879]

The whole point of more expensive security cameras in the first place is to be plug and play, and although the raspberry pi DIY security cameras are way less expensive they require way more time setting them up and don't have the familiar face detection that the nest subscription comes with, or the easy to use app that allows you to go through days of footage and easily find what you are looking for.

[@MrDavidBFoster]

That can all be done by running Blue Iris on a dedicated Windows server. All you need is a reliable video feed. Sure it's an extra machine, but you were going to do that anyway, right?

[@bjre.wa.8681]

Went down the Nest Rabbit Hole, I'm now in therapy. I'm told I'm making progress now (this part was Humor). I just don't understand the whole "Nest" philosophy. I admit I'm not a cell phone person. I've been working on a supposedly enterprise level system , but, it ain't gonna happen with nest. Just wasted two weeks of time for two IT persons (this was management pushing the "Nest" cameras). I'm stopping here before I get labeled as a "Ranter" .

[@MaxC_1]

All of the features mentioned by you here could be done with free softwares like Agent DVR or Contacam or paid ones like Blue Iris and offers more options. The plug and play can be easily done by just getting some cheaper IP cams instead of Rpi they used which is what you'd go for if you're not massively tech savvy. Or you can get an ESP32 and just flash stuff and done, or pay someone for that. Not only is that significantly cheaper. It's also superior and more customizable

[@krisknowsall]

Nice video, Linus! Especially with Ed Sheeran in the video! Wow!

[@Sonic6293]

I didn't realize that the Nest cams didn't have a local storage option. It's this dependence on subscription services for basic functionality of a product that has really soured the consumer electronics market in the past decade.

[@pOOTERgOBLiN]

Or...One can buy a 4+ camera system which includes DVR and live access through the net. Starting at around $200. The DVR's can usually store up to 30 days of continuous video. No subscription needed. On top of that, one can put the DVR where ever they see fit as to not be found. Some are even wireless. And in conjunction with a dummy box, intruders would have a hard time stealing the footage. The owner of a store I used to work for got one of these. I was able to monitor graveyard employees in real time as well as hear anything going on because it had mics also.

[@drewpickard554]

Check out the Wyze cams. they are only $20 and work great. I had concidered Pis but for $20 with 2 way audio, nightvision, a decent app, and it works with ifttt

[@chitoac]

ty i was looking for some recommendations. I dont have the time to build one hehe.

[@lakesuperioragate3606]

I see yi 1080 home camera for about $20-30 on ebay which also has micro sd storage. I have 4 now.

[@raydaq2422]

I work with Raspberry Pi's a lot and needed a camera to keep tabs on my dog. I was going to build this same thing but saw the Wyze cam for $20. Saved me all the tinkering time and it works perfectly. I've also set up an Arlo system which is like $400 for a camera (and home station which it requires), these aren't directly comparable as the Arlo are wireless and outdoor ready, but as for software the Wyze app is much better than Arlo. There are more customization options on the Wyze and the video delay is very small (delay on Arlo can be like 4 seconds).

[@Mrwaffleandmilk]

yi has access to all your camera footage....

[@justinkashtock333]

Yeah - I was wondering about build cost + time in regard to how much $$ you really save building this setup yourself. While it can be more fun to build something, you open yourself up to potential hours of troubleshooting. I was beginning to wonder about the cost of this setup versus a complete Chinesium camera set + built-in DVR from Wish or AliExpress - but then he said "No Audio" and "No mobile interface", and that makes the Chinesium setups look like the better deal. Granted, you may still be stuck with several hours of troubleshooting due to poor documentation and the odd way the menus and symbiotic settings are set up in the cheap Chinese systems, but if it gives you the audio AND the ability to control and watch via your smart phones, it's a no-brainer. The storage on them is usually limited, but so long as you can connect to a NAS or even an external HDD, that limitation can be easily and cheaply overcome. Having dealt with extracting evidence from security systems before, the audio can sometimes be crucial for identification purposes when you don't get a perfect face-on shot of the perp. In another scenario, if you are reviewing an incident between employees, video alone doesn't tell the whole story, and sometimes who actually said what can be the difference between who remains employed and who gets fired, and an audio recording of the incident cuts out the "he said/she said" element of any disagreement or argument between employees.

[@omegalol439]

lol my dad did this a few years ago b/c real security cams are overpriced

[@Dubadubadu123]

lol my dad started social distancing a few years ago

[@GoatOW]

This didn't appear in my sub box

[@co3476]

Goat Lord KZbin is messing with sub box now

[@sarthakranjan9810]

Ed Sheeran is genius .

[@glazemydoughnut]

I love linus's face after he dropped the pi 2:38

[@moshegalimidi2302]

they know we drop stuff

[@BandHanana]

Great video. I'd really love to see the written guide, and also, it'd be super cool to see a replacement for the "Ring video doorbell pro" which has a similar business model to Nest (FUCKED!), but makes super sweet doorbell cameras. Basically; the difference would be the Ring uses DC straight from the doorbell wiring, and we'd need to figure out a way to wire up a transmitter/receiver capable of providing signal to both mechanical and digital doorbells. I don't think it'd be too hard to do, and improve upon greatly, their design leaves a lot to be desired as is. The potential application of a camera built in to the button would be a good starting place, or even upgrading the infrared night vision to a better IR emitter, or even one you could mount in better locations than directly under the camera. Although my knowledge of wifi protocols/signal transmission and programming is limited, I'm certified to work with DC electronics, and I'd be happy to work with you guys on this if you want an extra set of hands. I'm a little irritated with Ring. Regardless, hit me back on here if you end up doing anything with this! Thanks for all the information over the years! Also, Linus, you need a new shirt.

[@unrulydubstep3573]

You guys should do your own original diy project on a specific tech and it would be intriguing.

[@puremonk216]

So Linus just tweeted they unchecked a box so that's why it didn't show in sub boxes...

[@sebastianelytron8450]

Avoid nest cams! Invest in your *nest egg* instead!

[@PatrickHansen101]

Without your nest cams, how will you know who stole your *nest egg* ?

[@thonmoyrahman2270]

Sebastian Elytron don't put all your nests in one egg.

[@TheMagnay]

Just to add a little that has changed over time. Nest has now been bought by google in 2014 and no longer is per camera subscription, it app is still not the best but is being merged into google home. It is now worth looking into for home security, especially since some devices can double up with other functionality.

[@lisat9707]

Still don't want clouds watching me. Creepy hackers 😝

[@etro8564]

didn't know Ed Sheeran was that smart :)

[@jaypee42]

why doesn't Linus let Ed S. sing once in a while? And why doesn't Ed have an accent anymore?

[@JoeC41]

You got it wrong, that's Rupert Grint...

[@VornameNachname86]

Hey Linus, how about watercooling a Raspberry Pi?

[@volvo09]

Now that's overkill - I want to see it.

[@rachidhf4579]

Use demineralized water and you wont have any problem

[@volvo09]

Rachid HF - you won't immediately have a problem if you just dunked it in pure water, but metals will still disolve from the board over time. It's still water, and will still corrode.

[@MilMike]

or submerge that whole thing in oil xD

[@nickmudd]

LN2 overclock one!

[@cabbytabby7415]

I love these types of videos, hope to see more

[@shinykneecaps]

Coming back to this after watching a recent video where Linus does an ad read for Nest. poggers

[@cardesinr]

video still not in sub box 15+ hours later....

[@Meewbs]

Didn't receive the video on my sub tab, good job youtube Can we talk about the new ridiculous idea of google messing with the sub box in a video?

[@TMWPolishTwin]

A DIY video that's not a complete nonsense! I never thought I'd see one of those here ;) Thanks much, I'll most definitely try this myself :)

[@stonium69]

I built one of these 4 years ago. Same idea but on the pi 3 because the pi 0 didn't exist. And using Raspbian because there weren't any distros for it at the time. 4 years later, still running amazingly

[@Zanzubaa]

Also, there are 2 variants of the official camera, standard and Noir. Noir has the infrared filter removed so it can be used in conjunction with an infrared light to get nighttime footage. The downside is that daytime shots will have a reddish hue to them. I am using a Pi zero W to build a wildlife cam, pretty interesting to mess around with.

[@CTCTraining1]

Thx Linus ... perhaps this could be a new angle for the next junkyard wars series ... instead of just building a machine for a particular budget ... how about two teams assemble gear to protect their house ... and on evaluation day you either break into each other’s place or bring in a mystery cat-burglar. Could be fun especially if the burglar is allowed to steal the security monitoring equipment if they can find it :-)

[@teakay3684]

Do you need a security camera in Canada? Wouldn't potential burglers come to your doorstep to apologize for even considering robbing your place?

[@kritagyathapa556]

Moto Z Play sadly it’s true...

[@m0r73n]

Then you should solve your problems the American way, buy assault rifles and learn the phrase "guns dont kill people"

[@DanielPennybaker]

Moto Z Play We have every right to kill whoever steps on our property.

[@DanielPennybaker]

I know. That guy who ran over a couple people in the van in Toronto seemed so nice.

[@basshead.]

Canada is a poor man's America.

[@chancefinley2432]

Could we get an updated video of this subject? Going all the way for like 6 cameras?

[@PAPO1990]

Grrr, this didn't show up in my Subs feed, luckily it WAS in recommended... damnit youtube, get yo shit together. Awesome video though, I might have to make a couple.

[@pyroslavx7922]

The last thing a drug dealer wants is cctv with cloud storage enabled ;-)

[@John-gm8ty]

one of my biggest grimes with home security cameras, is the atrocious resolution and the advertised make believe resolution they claim. we ended up getting one of the cheapest and nastiest knock offs due to this, and while the day time quality isn't great, but night quality is surprisingly excellent. for lowering home insurance, it's worth every cent. and I can see who's approaching the house. we got an 8 camera system for AU$ 300 and can cover pretty much every side of the house and yard. and most surprisingly, the software is pretty decent, has apps for android and ios, and the PC software allows it's own separate recording per PC. it's advertised in ALDI and dicksmith and jaycar so not hard to find. be interesting to hook up a decent camera to test the hardware of the main box, but haa money..

[@drewp25831]

Peter hey Bill Lumberg here, im gonna need those TPS reports on my desk in the morning yeaa thanks!!

[@CruelViper88]

WTF did you do with your shirt...it has a hole on the back

[@cypherl0k]

There needs to be a Part 2 to this. Quality looked fine for lighted/daylight recording - but what about night time, darker recordings - and IR? Security recordings don't just end when the sun goes down!

[@bananya6020]

I think his studio has security lights at night.

[@cypherl0k]

Security lights? I think you missed the point of what I was asking.

[@voidofspaceandtime4684]

Just add a cheap IR light.

[@bonelifer]

This would help: blog.ligos.net/2016-04-18/Day-Night-Cycle-For-MotionEye.html

[@zonaloca]

Those funky eyes on either side of the white 3D printed mounted camera are the IR lamps for that camera. There's a version of the pi camera that has no IR filter. But it looks awful on daylight. The perfect opportunity for DIYers (like most of the RPi community) to work on a mechanically actuated IR filter that retracts when light hits some sensor.

[@ashnabwa7d]

I love this type of content. Keep uploading more like this.

[@mattlewandowski73]

in theory a raspberry pi could be used for 2 way audio also, but this would involve additional equipment and additional cost as well as a means of real time monitoring (I believe someone in the comments already commented on the software now having a mobile app)

[@azioprism3635]

*what was the total cost + time invested in this project? why wouldn't i just buy a nest alternative from AliExp to avoid the hassle?*

[@tranarchist6335]

2:37 Linus droptips Edit: another one at 6:10

[@armanke13]

Samuel Ares 7:25 again (empty box though) 😅

[@brotboxgaming4007]

But is it RGB?

[@vantagepoint6321]

*clicks video* *gets security camera ad* “Hi FBI agent!!”

[@Ali107]

1:12 Well, another meme just died.

[@chucktownattack]

1/4 as much time and 10x more work. Building three to four RasPi computers... I cant even build one confidently.

[@SchwachsinnProduzent]

You should be really concerned about your basic computer skills. Installing a raspberry pi is just one download and a few clicks in etcher if you are using Windows (I know you aren't using Linux. Someone who cannot install Raspbian is not able to really use Linux. Or install it in the first place. Only preinstalled OS for you, I guess? Shouldn't you use this as an opportunity to learn new skills? You can't really mess up with a Pi and there are more guides than you can ever read. In case you nedd one: Download a Raspbian Image(with Pixels, Lite might not be the best start), Format your microSD card with SDFormatter, flash it with etcher onto your microSD, plug it into your pi, enjoy your first successfull Raspbian)

[@bananya6020]

SchwachsinnProduzent It's fine. Many people can be intimidated by the whole installing linux thing, hopefully he did give it a go though.

[@PowerStudios1000]

Why did this not go in my sub feed -_-

[@nathanhamman418]

KZbin sux