Save $20 (Model: NV4108E)
Don't let the boys at IP-Cam-Talk lead you to believe Blue Iris is the only solution you need (as it appears they work for Blue Iris).
Had good luck so far with this NVR using 3rd party cameras.
Note:
1) Hard Drive Not Included
2) If you plan on using non-Amcrest cameras, would recommend getting an external POE switch or injector to configure your 3rd party camera (setting up camera settings/resolution and "10.1.1.x" IP and subnet/etc ) then connect to the Amcrest and manually configure it under "Customirzed" camera.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0743WP62Q
Amcrest's NV4108E-HS 8CH POE NVR supports hard drives up to 6 Terabytes, while Featuring 8CH Recording, Playback & Live View in Up to 8MP/4K Resolution @ Real-Time 30fps.
Advanced H.265 compression technology lets you save on storage space which allows for longer recording times. H.265 technology compresses your video without sacrificing any of the UltraHD video quality. Intelligent search, playback, and backup functions provide enhanced ease of use and security (for example, motion detection event and exact search functions that are accurate to one second).
Plug & Play setup, Easy to configure, access and control. Scan QR Code on POE NVR from "Amcrest View" app to instantly access live viewing and playback. Connects to and manages all the POE IP cameras on your network directly through their ethernet cables for ultimate ease and convenience in a home security system.
Max 80Mbps Incoming Bandwidth, records 7 cameras @ 4K using H.264. Records 8 cameras @ 4K by changing default settings from H.264 to H.265 and adjusting bit rate to 1792 on each camera for maximum optimization. Conveniently packaged with extras such as USB mouse, network cable, and quick start guide.
Includes USB backup feature for peace of mind. All systems CE & FCC certified with UL compliant power supplies. Guaranteed for a Full Year from purchase with US Support and US Warranty offered exclusively by Amcrest.
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That is what I was hoping to avoid and why I went with this. Another reasons being I wanted to simply connect it to my TV for quick viewing and not have to deal with login, Windows update, screen saver, paying for all the needed items like PC, BI license, POE switch and BI app.
I have. I tried Reolink's NVR and found that to be pretty bad (specifically for third party cameras, web interface and mobile app where the Amcrest wins in each category ). This Amcrest is pretty stable and offers pretty good 3rd party camera support, if you don't mind taking the time to tinker a bit. Amcrest cameras should have little effort to setup.
Great support for your claim. You must be a IPCamTalk "Moderator" : )
Or can you recommend a non-BlueIris NVR?
Or can you recommend a non-BlueIris NVR?
Yes that's the advice form IPCamTalk. I personally usually get Lorex systems but no good deal atm. I'm in need of another system myself.
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Yea, had a Lorex, Apple forced updated my iOS/phone and that broken Lorex's app and Lorex stated they weren't going to support my Lorex DVR's mobile app. So not going with a company the forces you to buy new hardware for app support.
Or can you recommend a non-BlueIris NVR?
Or can you recommend a non-BlueIris NVR?
It's free for up to eight cameras and the more "generic" ONVIF profiles have worked fine for my Dahua cameras. I was even able to get the XProtect software to pay attention to some $20 Wyze Cam 1080p (those little cubes) after flashing the RTSP enabled firmware.
It's free for up to eight cameras and the more "generic" ONVIF profiles have worked fine for my Dahua cameras. I was even able to get the XProtect software to pay attention to some $20 Wyze Cam 1080p (those little cubes) after flashing the RTSP enabled firmware.
It's free for up to eight cameras and the more "generic" ONVIF profiles have worked fine for my Dahua cameras. I was even able to get the XProtect software to pay attention to some $20 Wyze Cam 1080p (those little cubes) after flashing the RTSP enabled firmware.
Hell, I even setup a blue iris PC for my parents who are not computer savvy at all, and they use it to monitor their summer home and their main home. I even get clips emailed to me when my dad sees animals doing funny things.
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Install was easy, everything worked over POE. UI is your generic chinese DVR UI with some bad translations here and there. Not user friendly at all when trying to save a backup video file. It's some weird format that requires 3rd party application conversion to mpeg.