Amcrest: If you want to keep costs down and don’t need advanced motion detection methods, Amcrest may be an option.NVRs that work with most ONVIF-compliant cameras: So we really think Dahua is an under-rated DIY security camera brand. For those of us who want person detection but do not want a cloud reliant system (like the Nest, Ring or Arlo), Dahua is the only real option. They do steal the march on Hikvision with person detection (face detection) on the mid-range and high-end models. Dahua: Like Hikvision above, Dahua are also feature-rich, reliable and affordable.These also support 3rd party ONVIF-compliant cameras, but then some features such as PTZ control and advanced motion detection methods. Hikvision: These guys are the OGs of NVRs and are a solid choice if you have mostly Hikvision cameras and want to take advantage of the advanced motion detection methods such as line crossing, intrusion detection etc.NVRs that work with any ONVIF-compliant camera: Some brands only work with their own brand cameras. ![]() All cameras should be from the same brand for advanced motion detection.you are already heavily invested and do not want to buy a whole kit, just buy an NVR. If you haven’t bought a single IP camera yet or need additional IP cameras, then the EasyDIY approach is to get a complete security camera system that comes with everything you need in one package ( see our picks).īut if you have more than 1 IP camera, i.e. If you are willing to pay for premium features such as a higher number of IP camera channels or advanced motion detection to reduce false alerts, these are the best options:ĮasyDIY – Get a Network Video Recorder (NVR) GeniusVision NVR – Free verion limited to 16 channels.Zoneminder – Open source software, Linux only.Luxriot Evo – Free version limited to 1080p video.Xeoma – Free version limited to 4 channels.Milestone Xprotect Essential – Free version limited to 8 channels.There is a good choice of free IP camera management and DVR software that will let you live-view a limited number of IP cameras, do basic motion detection, and recording. If you have Apple mobile devices, you could try the well-reviewed IP Cam Viewer Pro app. Here’s what tin圜AM Monitor Pro looks like on my Samsung Galaxy A5: TV support (Android TV, Amazon Fire TV).Internal web server for remote recordings playback and live view.Background/DVR mode (background recording and background motion detection).Video recording (local storage, time-lapse, FTP/FTPS, Amazon Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, ownCloud).Motion detection (both in-app and on-camera), face detection.Here are the main features of the tin圜AM Monitor Pro version: This app has a wealth of features, including motion detection recording, thus turning your mobile device into a full-blown DVR. Running a computer 24/7 can be expensiveįor Android, we recommend the excellent tin圜AM Monitor app.Requires a dedicated mobile device or computer.Non-ONVIF camera support may be limited.24/7 recording not feasible on mobile devices. ![]() There are 3rd party apps such as tin圜AM Monitor (Free & paid versions) for smartphones and Milestone XProtect Essential (Free version) that will let you add all your IP cameras and view them in one single screen. ![]() This is the easiest method and something you can even do for free. Use a 3rd party mobile app or desktop app Which of the 3 methods you should choose depends on your needs, your budget and how involved you want to get with your home security camera hobby. There are several different ways of accomplishing this: Viewing all your security cameras in one place An affiliate link means I may earn advertising or referral fees if you make a purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you.
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