Newbie to Home Cam Systems (Can do SOME NAS/Networking) Zmodo ZM-SS718-2TB

[illtww]

HI All,

I am itching to get a decent quality Cam System for my house and I know Zmodo ISN'T considered the best quality system but it is better than nothing.

What I think I need.
1. 4 cams 2 on back 2 on front. (to start with) (4 added later) 8 port system (720p to 1080p POE)
2. Standalone NVR (for ease of use) ((But I also have a i5 10tb NAS (Flexraid) <---
3. Video only Cams (audio a as bonus)
4. Semi-Open source system / Upgradability.. (can change cams across board if neede)


Reasons for purchasing this Zmodo System :
1. I have $500 in BestBuy Credit I can use (essentially free) *** 1 day only deal!!!***
2. Has 8 cams and NVR and 2tb Hard drive.
3. Getting home system sooner than later (But would wait if Best Buy has better systems in this price range)


Thoughts?
Link:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/zmodo-8-channel-8-camera-indoor-outdoor-high-definition-nvr-surveillance-kit-white/3097056.p?acampID=0&ref=8575135&loc=0&id=1219570952123&skuId=3097056

 

[ruppmeister]

If you have $500 in BB credit, then I would certainly go with this system instead. It only has 1TB drive and not a 2TB, but the fact the Swann is a rebrand of Hikvision makes up for it. I think you would be better off with the 4 720p/4 1080p cams than you would be with 8 720p cams. Just my take though.

 

[illtww]

Ill prb just hold off on this system...


Seems to closed source and the camera are of "Average to Below average" quality..

Ill prb do Blue-Iris Setup with a POE switch...

 

[fenderman]

If you have $500 in BB credit, then I would certainly go with this system instead. It only has 1TB drive and not a 2TB, but the fact the Swann is a rebrand of Hikvision makes up for it. I think you would be better off with the 4 720p/4 1080p cams than you would be with 8 720p cams. Just my take though.

That is a TVI system, not ip.

 

[ruppmeister]

Welp, missed that in the listing.

 

[illtww]

I think I can get 4 cams installed and use my existing POE switch and my FreeNAS Box to store the footage.

Anyone do anything similar?

 

[fenderman]

I think I can get 4 cams installed and use my existing POE switch and my FreeNAS Box to store the footage.

Anyone do anything similar?

Do yourself a huge favor and dont buy the zmodo. You can sell your 500 dollar gift card to a reputable online card buyer for around 450.
Take the money and buy something better. The zmodo my use a proprietary poe setup and are generally awful.