Pretty good deal for a barebones NVR that supports up to 6TB HDD.
NV2108-HS
https://www.amazon.com/Amcrest-NV...B07KZ782ZF
It only has one network port because it connects to the router, not to any of the cameras. The advantage of something like this is you dont need to wire all your cameras to the NVR directly, which is useful for me because some of my cameras connect to switches on one side of the house and other cameras connect to a switch on the other side and floor of the house. Its also easier to use with things like poe injectors/splitters and to troubleshoot when stuff fails.
Anyways, this is in the realm of and cheaper than getting a rasbery pi + the NVR SW and easier for the average joe.
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That's pretty nice that in case the 6TB isn't sufficient can always get more storage via external HDDs.
That's pretty nice that in case the 6TB isn't sufficient can always get more storage via external HDDs.
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If you want a powerful system which has flexibility, Blue Iris VMS software on a decent used business class PC with a newer i5/i7 cpu has a lot of fans in ipcamtalk.
Like everything, the most affordable products do not have all the features you may want.
If you want a powerful system which has flexibility, Blue Iris VMS software on a decent used business class PC with a newer i5/i7 cpu has a lot of fans in ipcamtalk.
Like everything, the most affordable products do not have all the features you may want.
BI is too expensive (license, hardware, electrical bill for running i5/i7) and too many useless features many don't need. Add hard drive, connect POE switch and cameras to this NVR and done. You also get mobile app for free.
I've angered the IP Cam Talk crowd, preparing for the ensuing cries and insults.
I've angered the IP Cam Talk crowd, preparing for the ensuing cries and insults.
It's ok if you want an NVR imho. Personally I like to see multiple solutions and options available for people, and competition in the market place is good.
I do have issues with fraudulent and deceptive ads / reviews / products / companies. ( thus why I really dislike those "PoE" kits which are really not PoE.. xPoE / sPoe is the label used.. )
The challenge is that most people buying their first kit, "do not know what they don't know" and finding good info is very challenging.
It's ok if you want an NVR imho. Personally I like to see multiple solutions and options available for people, and competition in the market place is good.
I do have issues with fraudulent and deceptive ads / reviews / products / companies. ( thus why I really dislike those "PoE" kits which are really not PoE.. xPoE / sPoe is the label used.. )
The challenge is that most people buying their first kit, "do not know what they don't know" and finding good info is very challenging.
So in general, if you are a user looking for basic functionality, don't want to or have the desire to tinker with a complex setup and want a low-cost of ownership that will meet 90% of your needs, get a stand alone NVR. And if you have more than basic needs like utilizing multiple branded cameras, spend more than one day a week working with your setup, don't mind spending more money, have needs to integrate AI for various car or people detection, complex alert zone setups, etc, then yea BI is the way to go..