Hi all,
I'm hoping someone can steer me in the right general direction.
I'm currently running two Zmodo systems which I ran all CAT5E for because I intended to use the Zmodo stuff as a test and never planned to actually keep it.
I can run cable, build my own computers etc but I don't know what is the best route for me.
Do I want an NVR system, a Blue Iris system running on a small home built PC etc.
My parents are running a 2 camera Lorex system which I think was around $800 and it seems pretty good, much better than the Zmodo stuff but I don't know if that's right for me either.
My hopes and dreams are a system with stable software that I don't have to worry about not recording, crashing etc. One system only needs 4-6 cameras but the other will likely end up with 8 to 12. These are at two different locations. One is residential and one is commercial. I don't mind configuring software, building a pc for it etc whatever it takes for good results.
I could pull new cable if need be, but I'd rather stick with a POE setup if possible.
Where should I start? NVR? DVR? PC?
I'm hoping someone can steer me in the right general direction.
I'm currently running two Zmodo systems which I ran all CAT5E for because I intended to use the Zmodo stuff as a test and never planned to actually keep it.
I can run cable, build my own computers etc but I don't know what is the best route for me.
Do I want an NVR system, a Blue Iris system running on a small home built PC etc.
My parents are running a 2 camera Lorex system which I think was around $800 and it seems pretty good, much better than the Zmodo stuff but I don't know if that's right for me either.
My hopes and dreams are a system with stable software that I don't have to worry about not recording, crashing etc. One system only needs 4-6 cameras but the other will likely end up with 8 to 12. These are at two different locations. One is residential and one is commercial. I don't mind configuring software, building a pc for it etc whatever it takes for good results.
I could pull new cable if need be, but I'd rather stick with a POE setup if possible.
Where should I start? NVR? DVR? PC?