Each camera has its own analog connection wire. I am looking for a dvr box that I can connect to a home server and run something like Shinobi. I currently have this dvr box https://ellipsesecurity.com/product/hdtvi08b-tru-view-hd-tvi-8-channel-hd-security-dvr/ , but i don’t think it can automatically forward video to a home server
I was in a similar situation, bought a house with analog cameras. I ended up replacing all the cameras with modern ones, the analog ones were just soo poor quality it wasnt worth keeping them. I went with Unifi, which I am happy with, but anything new and IP based should be better than what you have.
Love my UniFi cameras.
which ones? Also looking to make this addition/upgrade soon. Nothing crazy, just being able to see my front & backyard. I already have Unifi AP so it’s nice to see that people like the cameras.
I am using G3 bullets. Cheapest ones they have, but clear enough.
Interesting - they don’t seem available at all now. Even the G4s are more expensive than the G5s.
but yeah, what a huge jump from cheapest G5 to next one up ($130 to $379), plus you need at least the UNVR.
You can use a cloud key, which is a little cheaper, but still pricy.
I see that now, thanks!
Of course, an answer leads to a new question - if the 1TB storage of the CloudKey+ sufficient for a house with 4 cameras or so. I guess if I stay at the 2K Bullet, and it only records motion, it should be enough for a week or two.
1tb gives me about a week of full record for 6 2K cameras, but motion captures seem to be more. You can switch the disk out fairly easily as well. So you should be find with 4 cameras and 1TB.
Analog security cameras will have terrible resolution, use the existing wire to pull cat5 cables and replace the cameras with moderns high resolution cameras
Does it need to be a DVR box specifically? What about a small server?
I am inclined to say yes I need a dvr box because I need to connect each wire to something, right?
You can buy DVR capture cards for pc.
