I know these types of questions have been asked before and I have been searching/reading threads on here and not getting anywhere. There have been a few breakins in the area and I want to put together an outdoor survelliance system as quick as possible. I think I want to go with Dahua at least for the cameras, not sure about the NVR. I have a Qnap NAS so can use that if needed but sounds like other options are better. I have an ESXi server (with VPN) that I can add a virtual environment to run PC-based software. Not sure if a standalone NVR is a better option. Here are some of my requirements:
1.) 3-4 IP cameras, all PTZ and POE (so to run just one cable), 1080p okay 4K not really needed (kills disk space), need great night vision
2.) motion triggered - built-in to camera or separate system (read that in-camera may not be best???)
3.) iOS smartphone accessible and controllable - can use VPN if needed
4.) iOS notifications of motion events (not email - real-time notifications)
5.) I like the idea of SD card storage on the cameras in case the NVR/local storage is stolen during the breakin
6.) I really wanted to go wifi but cannot find anyone endorsing that. I have run ethernet a number of places in my house but the thought of getting to the eaves of the roof for the cameras does not sound like fun.
7.) the house is 2 story so if placed on the eaves they will be pretty high - is that too high for IR to work well?
8.) budget - probably around $300-$500 per camera from what I researched, no idea of the cost of a good NVR, PC-related already covered. I would like to stay around $1500 or so (3 cameras) but can stretch for better value/features.
9.) I like tinkering with things but for this I just want it to work reliably (not like the home automation stuff I am dealing with that does not work all the time)
10.) have to say the Ring system on the surface is enticing but not sure how well it works
Anyhow I know the veterans here are probably tired of these types of questions and want us newbies to search and find all this but I really need to figure this out rather quick and am hoping you all will have mercy on me!!!
Thanks in advance.
Jim
1.) 3-4 IP cameras, all PTZ and POE (so to run just one cable), 1080p okay 4K not really needed (kills disk space), need great night vision
2.) motion triggered - built-in to camera or separate system (read that in-camera may not be best???)
3.) iOS smartphone accessible and controllable - can use VPN if needed
4.) iOS notifications of motion events (not email - real-time notifications)
5.) I like the idea of SD card storage on the cameras in case the NVR/local storage is stolen during the breakin
6.) I really wanted to go wifi but cannot find anyone endorsing that. I have run ethernet a number of places in my house but the thought of getting to the eaves of the roof for the cameras does not sound like fun.
7.) the house is 2 story so if placed on the eaves they will be pretty high - is that too high for IR to work well?
8.) budget - probably around $300-$500 per camera from what I researched, no idea of the cost of a good NVR, PC-related already covered. I would like to stay around $1500 or so (3 cameras) but can stretch for better value/features.
9.) I like tinkering with things but for this I just want it to work reliably (not like the home automation stuff I am dealing with that does not work all the time)
10.) have to say the Ring system on the surface is enticing but not sure how well it works
Anyhow I know the veterans here are probably tired of these types of questions and want us newbies to search and find all this but I really need to figure this out rather quick and am hoping you all will have mercy on me!!!
Thanks in advance.
Jim
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