alpalp 0 Posted February 16, 2019 Hello! What do you guys think is the best plug&play NVR hardware? I am searching for a NVR for my home installation. I really dont want a "windows-pc" as a NVR, thats why i am asking. Thank you very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 16, 2019 What is your budget for your 5 camera setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpalp 0 Posted February 16, 2019 My budget is up to about 600 USD for a NVR, without HDD. I think we will have up to 6 or 8 ip cameras. Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 16, 2019 41 minutes ago, alpalp said: My budget is up to about 600 USD for a NVR, without HDD. I think we will have up to 6 or 8 ip cameras. Thank you! Ok so what have you been looking at that makes you think 8 way nvr is $600 you also talk about ptz in another post how many pros what type of camera bullet or turret still need your full budget Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpalp 0 Posted February 16, 2019 Hello tomcctv! No PTZ anymore. I dont know the difference about bullet or turret but I will try to find a camera that has good low light vision. -Good low light vision. -Wired PoE Budget 100-200USD. I dont know how much a good NVR cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpalp 0 Posted February 16, 2019 I will buy this camera Dahua HDW5231R-ZE https://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/productDetail/14251?us About 4-8 pcs. Should i take a Dahua NVR or another hardware NVR? Thank you for advices!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry 2 Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) Generally, I think you have to use the same NVR manufacturer to make full use of that cameras features; and in most (if not all) cases you just can't connect, for example, a Hikvision cam to a Dahua NVR. If you think you want to mix cam manufactures then you're looking at a hardware NVR (basic PC) coupled with a VMS like Milestone, Luxriot (both have free versions) or any other of commercial or free VMS of your choosing. There is nothing wrong with sticking with a Dahua NVR Edited February 16, 2019 by larry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpalp 0 Posted February 16, 2019 I really dont want to have a home pc with windows as a server. So much time waste. So I think i will try with a Dahua NVR, just need to see which one of all in the product list.https://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/allProducts/100 Maybe in the future if i find a small micro desktop pc or small hardware, then i will try BLUE IRIS, MILESTONE, XEOMA etc. Thank you larry! ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larry 2 Posted February 16, 2019 No problem. There are only a few big cctv manufactures and most of them are in China so you don't have a broad list of options to choose from. Dahua has been mentioned here for years so they are pretty reliable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomcctv 190 Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, alpalp said: I will buy this camera Dahua HDW5231R-ZE https://www.dahuasecurity.com/products/productDetail/14251?us About 4-8 pcs. Should i take a Dahua NVR or another hardware NVR? Thank you for advices!! Like already surgested stick with the same manufacture . but if your going the NVR route then I would alter your choice of camera ....you don't need the extra expense of using a camera with onboard recording via SD card. But if you want to use that option you need to include a Poe switch into your install so you can access the SD card from a PC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
