{"id":34651,"date":"2021-03-26T12:40:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T16:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=34651"},"modified":"2021-03-26T12:40:57","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T16:40:57","slug":"afraid-you-cant-install-a-home-security-system-you-can-with-toucan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/afraid-you-cant-install-a-home-security-system-you-can-with-toucan\/","title":{"rendered":"Afraid you can\u2019t install a home security system? You can with Toucan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is a perfect blend of easy install and quality video response<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I\u2019ve installed a number of security cams and wireless doorbells, and the one I\u2019m still using is from VuPoint Solutions called Toucan<\/a>. It connected to my wireless router very intuitively, and works well even though it is some distance from the router. No base station or hub is required, so just simply log on to your wireless network with your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the price, I\u2019ve yet to find a pair that work better and give a better image quality than the Toucan solution.  The camera (TWC200WU) has a MSRP of just $79.99 and the doorbell\/chime combo (TVD200WU) is $89.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Both the camera and the doorbell are IP56 rated, which means they can take a steady downpour without worry.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I couldn\u2019t believe one brand-name wireless doorbell I bought that said in the fine print, don\u2019t install in an area with direct sunlight. Sorry, but my front door faces south, and I found out why. On sunny days when the temperature exceeded 70\u00b0, the doorbell would just randomly start ringing. Bummer. Not so with the Toucan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the title mentioned, installation is super easy.  The camera has a magnetic base, which merely snaps to any metallic object and the camera also magnetically is attached to the base.  From there you can swivel it to whatever position you want. So fast \u2013 so easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you want to attach it to wood or masonry, it only takes one screw for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having video of a security event is only good if you can actually see who is at the door, and I\u2019ve seen many cameras whose quality is terrible.\u00a0 Toucan\u2019s is excellent.\u00a0 It\u2019s full HD at 1920×1080 and very crisp with just the right amount of contrast. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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