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Home security camera systems
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:15 pm
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:15 pm
I've read some threads on here. It seem the crowd here enjoys the ARLO system just as the tech sites do. I'm considering them.
What i really want is a 5 camera system with a dvr or nvr. Ideally I'd like continuous recording and when storage runs out, i just want it to start overwriting automatically, assuming I'd have at least a week of stored video. It's not very clear that the nvr ive looked at Do this. The ability to monitor live from my phone if needed is also desired. I dont care if i have to run wires, as i have tons of attic space and it's easy to get around up there.
Trying to keep this in the $700-800 range if possible.
Any suggestions or advice?
What i really want is a 5 camera system with a dvr or nvr. Ideally I'd like continuous recording and when storage runs out, i just want it to start overwriting automatically, assuming I'd have at least a week of stored video. It's not very clear that the nvr ive looked at Do this. The ability to monitor live from my phone if needed is also desired. I dont care if i have to run wires, as i have tons of attic space and it's easy to get around up there.
Trying to keep this in the $700-800 range if possible.
Any suggestions or advice?
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Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:54 pm to deuceiswild
I can't comment on any brands or anything, but if you are going to want to record continuously, you will want a system that is powered through wire in lieu of battery. A continuous feed will drain a battery pretty fast. That's why all of the battery powered cams are set up on motion only. Plus, you never have to worry about changing out a battery. I plan to go with a wired camera system when I build my house so I will be watching this thread.
This post was edited on 10/9/18 at 8:56 pm
Posted on 10/10/18 at 10:45 am to deuceiswild
Highly recommend the Arlo pro 2
Posted on 10/10/18 at 12:17 pm to deuceiswild
I have Laview and its been excellent. Most of them are just rebranded Hikvision units with different companies selling them. Laview has pretty good support.
Posted on 10/10/18 at 12:40 pm to LEASTBAY
Other than Arlo, this is the one I'm really looking hard at. Just about every one of their negative reviews deal with customer support. So I've been trying to call them with questions, and pretty much just to see if they pick up the phone. So far no one has answered and didn't get a call back. It's been over 48 hours and six to eight calls. Left two messages.
Other negative comments say the user interface on the dvr is kinda shitty.
What's your opinion on it? Also, does it record continuously and overwrites when it runs out of storage or do i have to go delete the video every couple of weeks?
How do you like their App? Fully functional?
If you had to choose one thing you don't like about LaView, what would it be?
Other negative comments say the user interface on the dvr is kinda shitty.
What's your opinion on it? Also, does it record continuously and overwrites when it runs out of storage or do i have to go delete the video every couple of weeks?
How do you like their App? Fully functional?
If you had to choose one thing you don't like about LaView, what would it be?
Posted on 10/12/18 at 10:09 am to deuceiswild
Lorex
I ended up going with the above setup. I called them and got real answers from a real person and also did a live chat on their website. Again it was a real person.
I went with this system because I had different particular needs for two of the cameras and the excellent color night view. I wanted the color night vision over a long distance with one camera, and i wanted audio for at least one of them. The other two cameras are more than i need for those locations but it's what came with the bundle. It'd have costed more to try to mix and match and custom build a system.
I considered purchasing from a third party but i felt i wanted to have the same customer support I've gotten over the last two days. I hope it all works out.
It also allows for future upgraded if needed. Obviously paid a little (or a lot) more than i initially wanted to. I enjoyed many of the YouTube reviews. Some were paid, and others were private.
I'll be sure to come back and give opinions once i receive the system and once it's installed.
I ended up going with the above setup. I called them and got real answers from a real person and also did a live chat on their website. Again it was a real person.
I went with this system because I had different particular needs for two of the cameras and the excellent color night view. I wanted the color night vision over a long distance with one camera, and i wanted audio for at least one of them. The other two cameras are more than i need for those locations but it's what came with the bundle. It'd have costed more to try to mix and match and custom build a system.
I considered purchasing from a third party but i felt i wanted to have the same customer support I've gotten over the last two days. I hope it all works out.
It also allows for future upgraded if needed. Obviously paid a little (or a lot) more than i initially wanted to. I enjoyed many of the YouTube reviews. Some were paid, and others were private.
I'll be sure to come back and give opinions once i receive the system and once it's installed.
Posted on 10/30/18 at 4:52 pm to deuceiswild
Update... I'd highly recommend this system for anyone looking. It's as advertised. The camera image is amazing! The color night vision is very impressive. The whole system took about four hours to set up, mostly pinning wires to rafters, to keep them out the way.
Looks like under my current camera configuration, I'll have about 6 day's of video, after which i set it up to start overwriting. I may purchase additional hard drive space. Not sure yet.
I'd rate the bullet cameras higher than the dome cameras, but for the locations i am using them in, the do,es are more than adequate. The bullets are much better for longer distances if you have a big yard.
Looks like under my current camera configuration, I'll have about 6 day's of video, after which i set it up to start overwriting. I may purchase additional hard drive space. Not sure yet.
I'd rate the bullet cameras higher than the dome cameras, but for the locations i am using them in, the do,es are more than adequate. The bullets are much better for longer distances if you have a big yard.
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