Hello, dear ALL
I am not a Professional Surveillance Installer but I am a Computer Technician with Video/Audio background (this note can reduce some questions, I hope)
I am thinking about purchasing 1-2-3 outdoor cameras and 2-4 indoor cameras. All data I would like to store on NAS server (Windows based? Western Digital NAS? Or just attaching 2TB drive to my router. Something like that)
My first question is - What could you say about Wi-Fi cameras? A DC 12v I can grab from my garage or basement, but I would not like to deal with cables (coax or LAN).
The second question is what to purchase?
The first idea was to buy something from XIAOMI. 50% of reviews are "wonderful" and 50% - do not waste your money.
Next idea was to buy EZVIZ - but I can't find their products in Canada, almost nothing I can bring from USA and EZVIZ mailbox is full - how can I trust them?
Found a lot of info about Dahua but the same problem - can't find resellers in Canada or AliExpress.
Another idea is Hikvision. Really cool things but prices.... $120+ for camera. And I have no idea if it worth it (this one: [DS-2CD2041G1 | Newegg.com)
So, I need you help and recommendations for the system itself and cameras also.
PS: Winter can be very cold, -30...-40C so I need some interesting device that will not die
Thank you very much in advance
I am not a Professional Surveillance Installer but I am a Computer Technician with Video/Audio background (this note can reduce some questions, I hope)
I am thinking about purchasing 1-2-3 outdoor cameras and 2-4 indoor cameras. All data I would like to store on NAS server (Windows based? Western Digital NAS? Or just attaching 2TB drive to my router. Something like that)
My first question is - What could you say about Wi-Fi cameras? A DC 12v I can grab from my garage or basement, but I would not like to deal with cables (coax or LAN).
The second question is what to purchase?
The first idea was to buy something from XIAOMI. 50% of reviews are "wonderful" and 50% - do not waste your money.
Next idea was to buy EZVIZ - but I can't find their products in Canada, almost nothing I can bring from USA and EZVIZ mailbox is full - how can I trust them?
Found a lot of info about Dahua but the same problem - can't find resellers in Canada or AliExpress.
Another idea is Hikvision. Really cool things but prices.... $120+ for camera. And I have no idea if it worth it (this one: [DS-2CD2041G1 | Newegg.com)
So, I need you help and recommendations for the system itself and cameras also.
PS: Winter can be very cold, -30...-40C so I need some interesting device that will not die
Thank you very much in advance