Can the Dahua cams be used standalone or do I need an NVR?

[mac_gyver]

Hi

I'm new to this.
As the topic can I use the Dahua cameras standalone or do I need an NVR?

Thanks!

 

[Mike A.]

No, don't need an NVR. Can be used either or both ways. Each cam can be accessed directly via its IP address using a variety of programs, apps, browser, etc.

 

[giomania]

I am currently using my two cameras with only the (Samsung Evo+ 64 Gb) MicroSD cards I put in them.

Mark


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[Silas]

Hi

I'm new to this.
As the topic can I use the Dahua cameras standalone or do I need an NVR?

Thanks!

Really depends on what you intend to use them for

Some models come with internal storage, so recordings can be done to that, Motion/Event/other and this is then available for later review, the NVR is a more substantial storage option that can allow 24/7 recording as well as Motion/Event/other.

You can also record to a NAS direct if you have one, to a NAS via an app (nas dependant) or even to a pc.

Or you can have none and all you will have is live view...

 

[mac_gyver]

Hi

I'm interested in recording on motion and alert when motion occur. Example send mail with a picture of motion and also save video of that on the memory card.
But maybe best to get an NVR... Any good NVR software for Linux?

 

[mat200]

..
But maybe best to get an NVR... Any good NVR software for Linux?

I was also looking for that option awhile back - and there are several projects ( i do not recall the project names right now ), from the reviews I read the most liked software was Blue Iris - which requires a windows PC ( or VM iirc ).

As I had to get my system up ASAP I elected to go the NVR route with POE ports.

 

[mac_gyver]

I have found two linux bases NVR software's, Zone Minder(seems a little outdated) and Xeoma.
Anyone have any experience with any of these?
I have a linux server and wish to use it

 

[fenderman]

I have found two linux bases NVR software's, Zone Minder(seems a little outdated) and Xeoma.
Anyone have any experience with any of these?
I have a linux server and wish to use it

Zoneminder is outdated and crap...Xeoma pays users to post fake reviews...
Any vms should run on a dedicated system..windows is free with pc......buy and use a dedicated system for vms...
if you insist on linux, exacq and digital watchdog run on linux