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    Another user looking for advice on Home Surveillance system

    one you build the other you don't. BIL doesn't want to build a pc, Where as buying a NVR all you need to really do is add additional hard drives.
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    Another user looking for advice on Home Surveillance system

    Thanks for the information mat. I'm looking into your suggestion of having 2 nvr systems as well as looking into the Dahua NVR5432-xx-xx model and a smaller 8 channel model. One for close circuit and the other for access via vpn. You mentioned montavue, I assume they are dahua cameras as well? I...
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    Another user looking for advice on Home Surveillance system

    No do not have cameras yet, had ask me to look for something that meet his needs. Brand is not a preference, however having a good detection like IVS/IVA is something he would like (better than the pixel style detection method) 4-8 mp for day, and 2 mp for night. Because I setup the front of the...
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    Hello from Sac

    Thanks, will get into more depth reading at home.
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    Another user looking for advice on Home Surveillance system

    Just got the wiki information: Goals: Mix of daylight and low light cameras (50/50). cameras mounted both: obvious/blended capturing license plate would be nice (probably only need 1 -2) Yes to parked cars. Front of house has wires for 6 cameras. Wildlife activity: no Design a system for all...
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    Another user looking for advice on Home Surveillance system

    So let many others, i'm here seeking help in building a home surveillance system for my brother in law (BIL). I know basic setups and wiring, but not too much about best choice of dvr or cameras. I just somewhat know what I need. So background: BIL remodeled home and I ran 6000' of cat6...
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    Hello from Sac

    Hello, I was referred to this site by mat2000 from SD for some advice. So just wanted to start by saying hello and appreciate all the help.
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