Thats a VERY intresting thread. I wanted buy the Hikvision Intercom... before I read all of this. I'ts i shame cause I agree : I prefer the look & feel of Hikvision rather than the Dahua.
And i own a Hikvision cam, and i'm very satisfact with this product (camara dome outdook HD, PoE, etc.). I like this brand. For me, a kind of chiniese Axis ^^
But the most important is if the device is fonctionnal or not rather than the design look. And the Hikvision Intercom seems not a be finished product, unfortunately.
Will probably buy the Dahua too.
Questions :
1) if I buy this model : Dahua VTO2000A IP. I can use any Dahua Indoor screen ? There is a lot of models, and of course prices on aliexpress !
2) A commentary says the Dahua VTO2000A is not 720p as the Hikvision. However the Aliexpress seller says the Résolution is 1280*960. More than the Hikvision according the seller. Who is wrong or right ?
3) I's possible to aquire the A/V stream of the VTO2000A IP camera with a third party app like surveillance station on a Synology NAS, per exemple ?
4) Dahua VTO2111D-WP don't need any aditionnal screen. This model is only smartphone based. Someone know this device, and the limitations VS VTO2000A IP ?
Thanks @ all ! Best regards, Paul.
EDIT : intresting things --> On the official website, it's indicate :
http://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/vtk-vto2000a-2-vth1550chw-2-8981.html Remote intercom with mobile APP (VTNC3000A needed) !