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Not the most important, but the Blue Iris interface is a load of dingo kidneys. The Frigate/HAOS solution has a sleek, modern interface, accommodates multiple manufacture's cameras, and has superior detection algorithms. Oh, and it's FREE*. *Actually, I sent the developer, Blake Blackshear...

yes, it doesn't work. See this: Hik-Connect - Is it Possible to add 3rd-Party Cameras to Hikvision's iVMS-4200 & Hik-connect?

I used Hikvision iVMS-4200 for years but it wouldn't allow me to add my Reolink doorbell. Frigate on HA OS does.

I couldn't get past the Blue Iris "Windows XP" vintage interface or the annual subscription if you want software updates. I'm running an instance of Frigate on Home Assistant OS and couldn't be happier.

That's quite a difference!

I have a lot of ambient light so Darkfighter should allow some limited color. Here's an example similar to my lighting at night. Also, the DS-2DE3A400BW-DE doesn't have zoom or auto-tracking.

Would the DS-2DE4A425iW-DE be the best PTZ alternative to the DS-2CD2347G2-L(U)? edit: corrected link

I use two Asus RT-AC88U's in AiMesh with CAT5e wired backhaul Running Merlin 384.19 with 38 client devices, including 8 cameras, and it works brilliantly.