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.
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...
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?
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.
I have found two linux bases NVR software's, Zone Minder(seems a little outdated) and Xeoma.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
I have found two linux bases NVR software's, Zone Minder(seems a little outdated) and Xeoma.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Zoneminder is outdated and crap...Xeoma pays users to post fake reviews...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