jimerb 0 Posted June 25, 2017 Hi, Can a pro / expert here give me advice on what would be you're number one pick on a system that has these requirements for a surveillance kit: * MUST HAVE: I need to be able to keep all ports on the router/firewall closed. No port forwarding or NAT changes. * MUST HAVE: No Yearly cloud fees * MUST HAVE: Mobile access with an app * MUST HAVE: Night vision * Need about 8 cameras * DVR - 1+TB is fine * Would like the option of adding 1 very good camera that pivots and zooms in with great optical range. I Don't mind spending up to about $600 on this camera. If you can recommend one, that's great but I'm looknig for the system to support it. * It would be good if the cameras connected over Ethernet (POE). Easier to get cabling. * Price is not a major concern but I'd like to keep it under $1500. I spent about 10 minutes searching for previous posts here. Didn't see exactly what I was looking for... Any shared expertise would be fantastic! Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
51cent 8 Posted June 25, 2017 Jimbo, look into setting up a VPN server on your router. Not the VPN to hide porn use, you want a VPN server. Mobile apps will work with any decent camera For good night vision, Check out Dahua Starlight or Hikvision Ultra low light cameras. Dahau has a couple of PTZ starlights under $600. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites