Hi All. Thanks in advance for reading this!
I have built a new house and currently have 5 cameras on the exterior (POE, Reolink 4MP Bullet Cameras). The cameras are wired via Ethernet into a a room in the basement where I will have my modem for internet plus all other wiring.
I would like to understand what else I need to purchase to get up and running. I live overseas and only spend 1-2 months at the house so being able to monitor the cameras remotely via smartphone is extremely important.
Given my situation, should i be using an NVR or a blue iris setup?
If NVR: Can someone recommend an NVR that has an excellent mobile viewing app?
Edit: I should mention that we have heavily invested into the apple ecosystem so would need a NVR that has a good IOS application.
If Blue Iris: What additional items do I need to get things working and what would the setup look like?
e.g. computer with a large harddrive and at least a I7-6700k + a powered switch? For the setup am I correct to assume that all the cameras connect into the switch, along with the computer? Does the computer need 2 network ports so that it can connect to the internet or do I connect the switch to the internet and then by connecting the computer to the switch this will provide internet for blue iris. Sorry for the basic questions here, I am just trying to think about what type of computer I can get e.g. small form factor. Lastly how important is the video card? Onboard or do I need a seperate video card?
Thanks for all the help!
I have built a new house and currently have 5 cameras on the exterior (POE, Reolink 4MP Bullet Cameras). The cameras are wired via Ethernet into a a room in the basement where I will have my modem for internet plus all other wiring.
I would like to understand what else I need to purchase to get up and running. I live overseas and only spend 1-2 months at the house so being able to monitor the cameras remotely via smartphone is extremely important.
Given my situation, should i be using an NVR or a blue iris setup?
If NVR: Can someone recommend an NVR that has an excellent mobile viewing app?
Edit: I should mention that we have heavily invested into the apple ecosystem so would need a NVR that has a good IOS application.
If Blue Iris: What additional items do I need to get things working and what would the setup look like?
e.g. computer with a large harddrive and at least a I7-6700k + a powered switch? For the setup am I correct to assume that all the cameras connect into the switch, along with the computer? Does the computer need 2 network ports so that it can connect to the internet or do I connect the switch to the internet and then by connecting the computer to the switch this will provide internet for blue iris. Sorry for the basic questions here, I am just trying to think about what type of computer I can get e.g. small form factor. Lastly how important is the video card? Onboard or do I need a seperate video card?
Thanks for all the help!