I'm setting up a home security system and have found this board REALLY helpful. One thing I have decided after countless hours spent here is that the prospect of using Blue Iris with my system is just going to a bit too technical and out of my skill range. So thank you for saving someone (who thought they could self teach themselves) some headaches in advance.
My question is this: If I set up my home security system with 8-9 POE cameras (either Hikvision or Dahua) and an NVR by the same manufacturer, what will I be giving up by not going with Blue Iris and a dedicated PCU to run it?
What are the main things that I won't be able to do with just an NVR?
I really just want to be able to see the cameras on my iphone or ipad when away from the house, and of course review recordings if needed / something happens.
Recognizing that there is a huge community that believes in BI, there is probably a whole bunch of technical stuff I can't do, but trying to see if there are other things that a simple homeowner like me would lso be giving up.
Thanks!
My question is this: If I set up my home security system with 8-9 POE cameras (either Hikvision or Dahua) and an NVR by the same manufacturer, what will I be giving up by not going with Blue Iris and a dedicated PCU to run it?
What are the main things that I won't be able to do with just an NVR?
I really just want to be able to see the cameras on my iphone or ipad when away from the house, and of course review recordings if needed / something happens.
Recognizing that there is a huge community that believes in BI, there is probably a whole bunch of technical stuff I can't do, but trying to see if there are other things that a simple homeowner like me would lso be giving up.
Thanks!