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    Which 180 degree camera to pick + other questions

    Hi all, I have my eyes on 180 degree cameras to replace some old stuff. I wanted to get some thoughts or maybe new ideas. I have read several threads here and used @wittaj list in the thread here, but still need input. 1. The primary candidate is Emprietech Color4K-T180 1/1.8 sensors. I can...
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    Convince me Reolink is bad to buy

    Hi all, I have been reading this forum for a while, and often the advice I read here is to avoid buying Reolink. There are no good arguments or facts to support the advice, so I am asking here to dump all the concrete examples why Reolink should be avoided with concrete facts or own experience...
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    Which NVR to upgrade with from Hikvision

    Hi all, I have an old LaView system with 16 PoE cameras. The NVR started to act up, so I decided to upgrade. There are three options on the table: * DS-7616NXI-I2 - I already got this NVR and the AI helps to mark footage for humans and cars, which I find helpful. I am talking about Motion...
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    How to check NVR is compatible with my cameras?

    I have a LaView system with 16 cameras. The NVR has many issues in the GUI (flickering, sticky keys, etc.). I have ordered two new NVRs, a Hikvision and an Empiretech. The more I read online the more I understand how important is to match the vendor for camera and NVR. In my case the winner...
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    Which NVR to replace LaView LV-N9916C6E 16 cams?

    I have the Laview LV-N9916C6E and currently 14 cameras on it. I inherited it from the previous homeowner. The system is a piece of unimaginable crap. Just entering the admin password is a challenge because keys seem to stick. At this moment I cannot even play back the videos either from the...