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    Costco Lorex System Adding Non Lorex Cameras?

    Thank you actually I’m getting a bit overwhelmed with the model numbers and options The thought process is I keep Lorex which has 8 channels for like pool area, sides of houses with shorter distances - so I get 6 cameras with the system. Again the system I’m thinking comes with decent to good...
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    Costco Lorex System Adding Non Lorex Cameras?

    Thanks for the info, I have a spare computer and pretty comfortable in working with PCs. What is the app experience like for Blue Iris?
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    Costco Lorex System Adding Non Lorex Cameras?

    Can I ask why your opinion would change on the license plate? I was thinking of getting one of IPC-HFW5241E-Z12E and IPC-T5442TM-AS-LED S2 possibly to plug in the Lorex DVR. Otherwise if I need more was going to see if just getting an independent NVR (Dahura or other brand) or possibly Blue...
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    Costco Lorex System Adding Non Lorex Cameras?

    I am looking to identify especially at the front of the house. What NVR are you using? I had to google this but realized BI is Blue Iris - which i suspect I will have to run on a Windows Machine 24/7, I do have a Synology which I suspect can run it as well. My concern is the ability to login...
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    Costco Lorex System Adding Non Lorex Cameras?

    Thank you - your thread was very helpful. I am going to have to give the placement of the cameras some serious thought in order to see what models would work. I think the front of the house would need most coverage with being able to identify. The side of the house and back are all fenced ...
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    Lorex Costco Kit N8442-8DF4

    Thank you , were you able to get it to work with your Lorex NVR? Also, was it basically plug and play? Lastly, did the features of the Lorex app work with these cameras?
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    Lorex Costco Kit N8442-8DF4

    Can you link the camera you bought? I have bought this system from Costco which comes with 6 cameras but want to install two more when i begin the project. Based on recommendations here it seems the Dahua 5442 should work. It seems you had success getting it to work with the Lorex NVR, can you...
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    Costco Lorex System Adding Non Lorex Cameras?

    Hi - I am in the works of starting a home camera installation where I will use a contractor to run Cat 6 cables. I bought Lorex YN843A82-8AB6-E from Costco and it comes with 6 cameras. The NVR allows 8 cameras and today i did a quick power/video test before installation but then ran into a lot...