csmba 0 Posted March 1, 2017 big conflict here and not much time (going to have plywood close the access in 10 days!) 1/ In general, are systems with NVR like https://www.costco.com/AvertX-8-Channel-HD-IP-NVR-with-4TB-HDD%2c-4-4MP-Cameras-with-100'-Night-Vision.product.100305629.html worth it these days, have a local box and a worse overall software (and mobile app) compared to the more "modern" Nest, Piper, Ring etc' ? 2/ What is the electrical cost of running such NVR + 3 IP Cameras? maybe when I hear that, than paying $100 to ring or nest per years will not sound so bad.. The above is to get external cameras. for internal, I think a more generic smartThings security system is what I will do (or piper). So really, what I want is 2 or 3 outside camera so I get some records of people coming/going into my property before and regardless of if they actually break inside. I just don't want to miss the opportunity now that my walls and ceiling is wide open if I need to run cat5 cables... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites