What to buy??? HELP!

[Parker_KY 0]

I have NO idea what to look at, and or, what to stay away from??? I want a HD security camera system for my home, 8ch, at least 4 cameras to start. I have seen Lorex, and Swann locally (Sams Club, Costco) I'm just not sure what to look at. Thanks in advance!

[Boogieman 1]

First and foremost, look for an IP based system. The lorex systems at costco/sams are made by dahua, the swanns are mostly hikvision. Both good brands. Read the forums to learn more.

[SunnyKim 2]

For home application, you may go for HD-AHD or HD-TVI system. These are much much cheaper than IP system.

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[judy-mavlon 0]

For home application, you may go for HD-AHD or HD-TVI system. These are much much cheaper than IP system.

 

I agree with SunnyKim. If it's just for home application, you may want to check out AHD, HD-CVI, or HD-TVI systems. As for the kits sold at Costco or Sam's Club, they are made for the general public, so I don't think you can go wrong with them. They should have the typical features that most systems have.

 

Which ones are you looking at? If you post the models for them, I can probably explain the differences for you.

[Parker_KY 0]

 

 

Which ones are you looking at? If you post the models for them, I can probably explain the differences for you.

 

 

https://www.lorextechnology.com/hd-ip-security-camera-system/hd-home-security-system-with-1080p-ip-cameras/HDIP833W-1-p#overviewSection

 

http://www.swann.com/us/swdvk-845004

[judy-mavlon 0]

 

 

Which ones are you looking at? If you post the models for them, I can probably explain the differences for you.

 

 

https://www.lorextechnology.com/hd-ip-security-camera-system/hd-home-security-system-with-1080p-ip-cameras/HDIP833W-1-p#overviewSection

 

http://www.swann.com/us/swdvk-845004

 

https://www.lorextechnology.com/hd-ip-security-camera-system/hd-home-security-system-with-1080p-ip-cameras/HDIP833W-1-p#overviewSection

This set is an IP system. Stronger night vision compared to Swann. Some cameras are only 72degrees view. Has front panel control.

 

http://www.swann.com/us/swdvk-845004

This seems to be HD-TVI system. No front panel control. Everything else is fairly similar to Lorex.

 

Both specs are very similar. IP systems MAY have a clearer picture, but I can't find the megapixel of these Lorex cameras. If you are not familiar with networking like changing IPs and understand the network, the Swann set may be easier for you.

Since this is just for your house, both of these systems are good. If Costco has both on demo, I'd just go there and see which picture quality you like.

Also, some people strongly prefer to have front panel control, so you may want to see if that's something you want. You also want to check out the app for both systems, it's something you will be using often on your phone.