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I have a Synology NAS (I wanted an always on network backup for 3 PCs) it came with 2 free security camera licenses. The standard I found is ONVIF, my first cam
by Forge36 8y ago
I have a Synology NAS (I wanted an always on network backup for 3 PCs) it came with 2 free security camera licenses. The standard I found is ONVIF, my first camera arrives tomorrow (the software looks good, online support looks promising).
Depending on features cameras are ~$25-$50 with the heavier duty hardware being ~$100 (there is also commerical grear you could easily spend $500 a camera)
Here are the questions I'd ask in making your choice.
1) device storage vs onsite storage vs hosted remote (my dad wants to setup a system, I'm hoping we can share an off-site backup solution)
2) internet required vs CCTV (local lan only)
3) WiFi vs wired vs Power Over Ethernet (I'd prefer wired PoE, but I don't want to run cable at this time, I went wireless, this requires a phone app to setup in my case)
4) fixed camera vs pan/tilt (I'm planning a mixed system, pan/tilt for living room with fixed cameras looking at doors)
Obviously this is putting most of the setup/maintenance onto you. If you're comfortable with that and setting up a network I believe this is the most privacy-wise solution as the data should never leave your house
- imglorp 8y agoSynology has been getting wierd, also, with privacy. A few updates ago, my private fileserver asked me to agree to a privacy terms of service. I'm considering airgapping it and ending updates.
- imglorp 8y agoI'm providing a source to above claim since it appears someone is skeptical. Reddit thought to take a screenshot. https://www.reddit.com/r/synology/comments/8mdioc/device_analytics_whats_this_and_how_can_i_disable/ https://www.reddit.com/r/synology/comments/8mdioc/device_ana...
- dmckeon 8y agoHere’s a resource for research - questions like yours come up about twice a week. NAS/NVR & wired/PoE are the typical suggestions. edit: also, BlueIris software for an NVR https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking+Ubiquiti+homeautomation+homedefense+networking/ https://www.reddit.com/r/HomeNetworking+Ubiquiti+homeautomat...
- mc32 8y agoPresuming you don't go with Arecont cameras, what cameras are you considering? HikVision seem to hit a sweet spot but not sure of they call home --although being CC makes it matter less.