Easy easy. I obviously like this set up, or I would not continue to spend money on improving it. I'm just asking why one solution and not another. Someone said drivepool worked for them, I tried it. It seems to work ok, but that is a valid point about introducing failure points. And $30 bucks on something that can be done for free is also a valid point.
My only point with arlo is, it probably could do what my initial goals were. It has obviously snowballed into a more complete surveillance system. Besides the higher cost, it's my learning curve that's the downside. That's why I ask experienced people like you guys. I'm happy I went this route, but I've had to learn a lot; setting up my Unifi network, purchasing the right pc, and getting the camera network working. I'm a fluid controls tech, not an IT.
I suppose since it's already running pool, I will leave it and see how it works. If i have any issues I will let you guys know. Realistically $30 is a drop for what I've put in to this whole network. Yeah I think my tub of glucosamine is almost $30.
Thanks again for sharing your experience.