Time to change my current system. Hi from Sweden

[slaffe]

Hi guys,

I purchased a DVR with four cameras from Flouren (cheap brand) just to get a hang of all this home security.
I love the feeling knowing that i record whats happening outside and around my house 24/7, but this setup I got atm is horrible. Therfore i am here, and I need your help.

I want to change from DVR to NVR or Blue Iris, preferably NVR I guess. Think i'll go with Dahua or Hikivision, but there are tons fo cameras and I am having a hard time sorting this out.

This is how my setup looks today, I use 4 cameras and already want at least two more, probably 4 more.

My budget would be around $500 to start with, then go from there. What would you suggest that I go with?
I do not need super mega sharp detailed pictures that you can see every blackhead in peoples faces but pretty decent images atleast. I find POE cameras very neat.

And since I am from Sweden i rather not purchase from the US because the shipping and import fee is redicolous..

I do need help please.

 

[mat200]

Hi guys,

I purchased a DVR with four cameras from Flouren (cheap brand) just to get a hang of all this home security.
I love the feeling knowing that i record whats happening outside and around my house 24/7, but this setup I got atm is horrible. Therfore i am here, and I need your help.

I want to change from DVR to NVR or Blue Iris, preferably NVR I guess. Think i'll go with Dahua or Hikivision, but there are tons fo cameras and I am having a hard time sorting this out.

This is how my setup looks today, I use 4 cameras and already want at least two more, probably 4 more.

My budget would be around $500 to start with, then go from there. What would you suggest that I go with?
I do not need super mega sharp detailed pictures that you can see every blackhead in peoples faces but pretty decent images atleast. I find POE cameras very neat.

And since I am from Sweden i rather not purchase from the US because the shipping and import fee is redicolous..

I do need help please.

Welcome Slaffe,

It's easy to get swamped with information here, so I wanted to share some notes with you

Please check out @giomania 's notes:
Dahua Starlight Varifocal Turret (IPC-HDW5231R-Z)

I have also made notes which are a summary of a lot of the reading I've been doing here,:
Looking for some advice and direction!

Have fun joining us here.

 

[c hris527]

Hey Slaffe, Welcome AH Sweden Two of my fav Bands are from There.. ABBA and Therion.. welcome to the form. Stick with the international models. EmpireCandy sells a TON of stuff from his Ali Store to people here. Stick with mat200 advice, you will fare well.