Looking for input on security for my new to me shop. Should be moving soon and our new location has a 1600 sq ft commercial metal building/shop next to the house. Shop is located about 80 feet away from the house. I've had pretty good experience with the Ring cameras at another home I have. With this new home, I have concerns about the Ring wireless signal getting into the building, due to metal construction and distance from where our wireless router will likely be inside the house. Ring advertises a range extender, but I don't know anyone with experience with it. Anyone have experience with it, any other systems, or have any recommendations for shop security. I'm open to the "professionals" like CPI or ADT as well, but do not know much about them. Thanks.

Look into a mesh network like an eero system for your wifi. You still may be too far for it to work but just a though

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Originally posted by racerdude2054:
Look into a mesh network like an eero system for your wifi. You still may be too far for it to work but just a though

Just looked that up. I'm not the tech savvy type, so never heard of this. Looks like a viable solution. Thanks.

First off go with multiple layers of security. Video cameras, motion detectors, lights, driveway sensors. Game Cameras can be helpful. Driveway sensor / alarm.
The Lorex system is pretty good, I think Costco sells it.
https://drr.infopop.cc/eve/for...652/m/9797089596/p/1

Big dog can be a deterrent, people are scared of my Doberman.

I think it is a good idea to have the recorder etc. locked up and hidden so they can not get to it and remove evidence they were there.

One thing will not stop them but multiple layers of security has better chance of stopping them and catching them.

And last get good insurance on everything so if you will not lose sleep worrying about what if.

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Originally posted by Curly1:
First off go with multiple layers of security. Video cameras, motion detectors, lights, driveway sensors. Game Cameras can be helpful. Driveway sensor / alarm.
The Lorex system is pretty good, I think Costco sells it.
https://drr.infopop.cc/eve/for...652/m/9797089596/p/1

Big dog can be a deterrent, people are scared of my Doberman.

I think it is a good idea to have the recorder etc. locked up and hidden so they can not get to it and remove evidence they were there.

One thing will not stop them but multiple layers of security has better chance of stopping them and catching them.

And last get good insurance on everything so if you will not lose sleep worrying about what if.

Just looked them over. Impressive from what website shows. Looks like a good option. Didn't see anything in respect to range, but may have missed that. With coverage I'm looking for, may get expensive, but the peace of mind will be worth it. A big dog would definitely be nice, and not ruling that out, but definitely not happening anytime soon. Just lost our 3rd and last remaining dog last week. I do have insurance policy on the building and contents, but will need to re-address the coverage amounts.

Speaking of insurance, what experience do you have with race car insurance? I've heard of a couple that do race car specific policies, but haven't done enough research to know what's best for my needs.

We use Ring for our detached shop with a wifi extender. Works fine.

We use Hagerty for our race car insurance. Don Kennedy is a racer and their motorsports agent. Hit him on FB.

SL...

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We use Hagerty for our race car insurance. Don Kennedy is a racer and their motorsports agent. Hit him on FB.

X2. Good pricing / coverage with Great service and help when needed.

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Originally posted by DragRaceResults:
We use Ring for our detached shop with a wifi extender. Works fine.

We use Hagerty for our race car insurance. Don Kennedy is a racer and their motorsports agent. Hit him on FB.

SL...

Thanks. Had a good conversation with him today.