TheWAFA
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As least expensive as possible. .Tell me what you think? IM ALL EARS !!
Don't ever buy cameras from Harbor Freight.500-1000?
"Best" is subjective, and subject to personal budget, personal IT capability and personal requirements...so I really can't tell you what is best. But I can tell you that for $1,000.00 you can put together a superb 4 to 5 camera Blue Iris system with outstanding remote mobile device viewing functionality.I heard the Swann Mobile App software sucks? Any other suggestions? Do you not think a piece - together - system is best?
That depends on what you are trying to accomplish. For example, put eight (8) 2.8mm or 4mm cameras under your 2nd story roof eaves and you'll probably get great coverage of your entire property which will allow you to see everything which is happening outside...BUT those same cameras will never provide evidentiary facial recognition video. In other words, you will see everything that happens outside but you won't be able to identify the actors in the video you record. However, add another 8 cameras at 8mm at a 7-foot height at strategic "choke points" (where the actors must pass to access the interior of the house) and then you'll not only get great "overview footage" (from the 8-2.8 or 4mm "eave cameras") but also great facial recognition video (from the 8-8mm "choke point cameras"). This is just a simple example from a simple mind Matt. I'm not a camera expert...I only play one in this topic...however, once you get your budget in order there are plenty of guys here who'll tell you how many millimeter lens and what type of camera will be needed to see up fido's anus at 100 feet in the dead of night. Until then, decide exactly how much you want to spend; that is where your journey will begin grasshoppa.Do you think based on the pictures and satellite view 8 is enough? Cameras that is
Hey @TheWAFA looks like you've gotten some solid advice already here. Here is a little more guidance if you want to take a look at some examples for stand alone systems vs. blue iris. Also - you can cut your above quote in half going this route for the exact same hardware contacting a source from the forum. Also keep in mind everyone has options on quality and best "options" so just do your research and look at actual examples vs. relying 100% on what people say. What some consider "amazing" might look like crap to you or what one user says is "garbage" might be satisfactory to you and your needs. Here are some threads I've posted actual images and examples to just to give you some "real world examples". Good luck man!I have 4 Arlo Cameras for the interior right now. Wireless and slick.
Worried about the exterior overall view and recognition thats why it matters
Yes.I'm guessing LTS is a Hikvision rebranded and US for Firmware updates too correct