Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How I installed an exterior security camera on the rear block wall at my new studio, and wired it up with PoE into my Raspberry Pi Frigate NVR.

Some of the things I mentioned (some links are affiliate links):

- Hikvision 2MP Dome camera: amzn.to/3S8o2Kv
- Video where I set up my Pi Frigate NVR: youtube.com/watch?v=7wkVGcdI2vk
- PC110 WMS Wall Mount Bracket for Dome camera: amzn.to/4b6UyDs
- PC110 WMS Back Box for Dome Camera Bracket: amzn.to/3xK2tIo
- Duct Seal: amzn.to/4bsiSQz
- DeWalt 20V Max Rotary Hammer: amzn.to/4aMBjzq
- Wire fish rods (I wish I had): amzn.to/3w7aRRT
- 500 ft StarTech.com Cat5e Plenum Cable: amzn.to/3QhxTME
- Gator Frameworks Patch Cable Holder: amzn.to/3QjUzfj
- TRENDnet Shielded RJ45 Keystone Jacks: amzn.to/4bbiZzw
- Neat Patch Mini 1U Cable Management Unit: amzn.to/3U7YD3o

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Contents:

00:00 - Dome camera mount
00:29 - Running Cat5e through the plenum
01:49 - Mounting the exterior box
05:19 - Fishing the wire
08:20 - Sealing the hole
09:30 - Camera assembly and prep
10:46 - Mounting the camera
11:47 - Routing the cable into the network rack
13:36 - Patching and labeling
14:56 - It works!