Good morning, like many who come here I am looking to build a camera system custom fit to my needs. Ive always found forums to be a great resource for research and helpful information. With all of this stated....
Also, sorry for the long winded post ....
I've recently had the "unwanted" neighbor move bad into her home next door and brought "unwanted" company with her. Perhaps I'm over thinking this, but not likely. There's also been some increased "unwanted" activity in my neighborhood, so I think it's time for a home camera system.
As stated in the title, I'd like to go with an NAS based system. I'm looking at the Synology Diskstation DS218 line. From what I've reviewed, this NAS is basically an AiO system for recording and works as your NVR allowing you to connect through computer system or a mobile device locally or remotely. It also supports up to 10 IP cameras, which also works for me because I want a 6 camera maximum. The system comes with two licenses for cameras and there's additional costs per license.. So far I am sold here.
Next I have cameras to choose from. I've been kicking around IP PoE dome cameras. Hikvision and TrendNet are both manufactures that Synology assures it supports. However, I've read elsewhere that Many other cameras will work as long as the IP is one the network for the NAS to detect.
Cameras are a bit of an issue because there's so much information, it's hard to know what direction is best. I'd like to go with 3 external, two interior and one in the garage which should cover the areas I want monitored. I've been kicking around the Hikvision DS-2DE3304W-DE which is a PTZ outdoor weatherproof night vision camera. Perfect for covering the wide angle of my yard I think. Without having a model selected as of yet, I'd like to go with a non PTZ fixed dome (manual angle adjustment) at the front + rear door ever watchful of the set area. Good resolution, night vision, weatherproof etc. And TrendNet has it's own models I'm looking at as well, the same only different from the n00bs point of view. As a side note, it is my back yard I'm having my concerns with since the "unwanted" company occupies that their backyard. I also know they are less than comfortable with cameras...
With all this information (or lack of depending on your knowledge base) everything will be hard wired except one camera (garage which will be wifi) and connected to a PoE switch and all tucked away securely with only me to find. Owning your own home is beautiful.
My Question: What am I missing, this all sounds too easy....
Suggestions, Reviews, Personal Experiences with any of the listed equipment would be appreciated, thank you
