Newby here looking to do a DIY install and thinking about getting either a Dahua or Hiksvision NVR and, for starters, two or three cams. I was looking at a thread from a year or two ago at another site that said that Dahua NVRs had some issues with the security of the passwords and other security issues. Does this problem still exist with the Dahua equipment?
Also, keeping in mind that I'm pretty much of a beginner when it comes to electronics, which of these company's NVRs do you think would be easiest to install? Just as a reference point, I was thinking of getting something like the Dahua 4208 NVR--in that price range and with about eight +/- PoE ports.
Finally, will the cams from these manufacturers operate with the other's NVRs? I read somewhere that a few years ago the Dahua NVRs would record cams from other makers but would not do motion detection.
Also, keeping in mind that I'm pretty much of a beginner when it comes to electronics, which of these company's NVRs do you think would be easiest to install? Just as a reference point, I was thinking of getting something like the Dahua 4208 NVR--in that price range and with about eight +/- PoE ports.
Finally, will the cams from these manufacturers operate with the other's NVRs? I read somewhere that a few years ago the Dahua NVRs would record cams from other makers but would not do motion detection.