I got this for Costco and I think it was a good deal last year. This replaced Lorex BNC got it from Costco from 2yrs prior buying this one. I looks good on the monitor but when you used the FLIR Cloud outside your house it dont connect most of the time. Its pissing my wife off and the blame is to me. The old Lorex app work wonderful.
Is there anyway around it? Can I use a different app for it? If I dont fix this she'll get a Vivint alarm system with ugly camera. But we already have Central Security Group alarm using Alarm.com. But I guess that a different topic. Thanks
I've been doing a lot of research recently, and this forum has been a great resource. Here's a few brief tips:
Next time when getting a system from Costco, don't use the wiring that is in the box, and keep everything that came with it just in case you need to return it. Their return policy is excellent and you can return a system even a year or more later.
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Personally, I'm planning on using Tiny Cam Monitor Pro to view the cameras once they're connected to the Internet.
I recently got this system:
FYI - Some local Costco B&M have a Lorex / Dahua OEM 4K 6x camera kit and 8 port NVR for $800
If you'd like, you can return your other system and upgrade. If you used the wiring that came in the box that could be a challenge though.
About your alarm system, I don't know what people on here recommend. You might want to do a search for that. I like the idea of Simplisafe and other simple solutions rather than going with a big company like ADT that are usually way overpriced and with a long term contract.
