NVR options for multiple brands of IP cameras?

[PluffMud 0]

I have a mix of ACTi, Axis, and of course Foscam IP cameras. Will most NVR's work or should I be looking for a particular specification supported by the NVR to indicate it will work with these cameras? I know this is a very general question but I need to start somewhere

 

Is there an NVR that you would recommend for this mixed setup? I have BlueIris running on my computer but would like to move to a dedicated NVR.

 

I'm going to start standardizing on one brand of cameras (currently trying to decide between ACTi and Axis) but would still like to have the option to record my other cameras if I want.

[dahomes555 0]

The best resource would be the manufacturer of the NVR you wish to purchase. They typically will have a list of tested brands and models on their website. Keep in mind that there may be many other cameras that would work, as this list is only the devices they have physically tested.

 

Typically if your cameras are ONVIF and your NVR is ONVIF you should be ok. I say "typically" because ONVIF isn't perfect and probably works with 90-95% of devices. However, you may also find that certain features of a camera don't work. For example, the Arecont 360° camera lets not only see a 360°, but lets you use the camera as a PTZ or break it down into multiple views from different angles. That functionality will probably not work with most NVRs or VMS

[buellwinkle 0]

A couple of people on the forum like Synology Surveillance Station and the support all 3 brands and can do camera or nvr motion detection on certain models. Basically you buy a Synology NAS that comes with a single camera license and then add additional cameras.