Aoife O'Connell
Placement, PoE wiring, network stability, alert tuning
About
I help readers get stable power, smart angles, and tuned alerts so the camera is quiet until it matters—and crystal clear when it does.
Core Beliefs
Reliability is a build quality: solid mounts, clean power, and tuned zones.
Background
A family asked why their driveway camera 'missed everything.' The mount wobbled, Wi-Fi dropped, and IR reflected off a white wall. We rewired to PoE, added a wedge, and aimed past the glare. False alerts fell, plates popped at night, and the house finally stopped buzzing every breeze.
Perspective
I prefer wired backhaul and PoE where possible, and I prioritize placement over new features.
Author Articles
Residential Buying Guides & Comparisons
Solar Security Cameras: Real-World Battery Life Tested
Real-world testing reveals the gap between battery claims and actual performance. Learn how to optimize panel angle and motion zones, factor in cold-weather losses, and when to choose hybrid solar plus PoE for dependable, year-round coverage.