Looking for a camera security system.

nuraman00 · 2017-08-07T03:56:47+00:00

What's the difference between getting a camera vs. an IP camera? How can I get help with installation? Is there a service that will install for me? Can someone do a site evaluation first? I know Best Buy's Geek Squad does it. It's $100 for a 90 minute site evaluation. Are there any other options for site evaluation? And then after that, how can I get help with installation? What other installation services are there? I want at least 6 cameras and a 2TB storage. I don't want a cloud storage subscription. I want local storage. And I want 24/7 recording, not motion based recording. I think I'm going to record in 720p so I can get 30+ days of recording, but want the option to record in 1080p too. Here's what I've researched: * Companies like Q-See and Lorex can provide an 8 channel camera and DVR/NVR system, but the cameras have to be wired to the DVR. Either using BNC cables, or ethernet cables. All of the cameras have to be wired to the same DVR, so there's going to be wires everywhere. Costco has an 8 camera 2TB Q-See package for $400, or a 16 channel, 8 camera 2TB package for $500. * Companies like Nest and Canary provide wireless cameras, but you have to subscribe to cloud storage to make it worthwhile. They don't offer local storage. * Arlo provides wireless cameras, and you can provide your own local USB storage. Product But you can only connect to 5 cameras for free, and it only records when it detects motion. * Night Owl has wireless cameras and a wireless DVR. WNVR201-88P - Wireless IP Cameras - Cameras - Products But it only records when it detects heat and motion. Also, the hard drive in that package is only 1 TB. I can get a refurbished 6TB wireless DVR for $500. But this is the most expensive option with that 8 camera and 1 TB package for $950, and I don't like detection based recording, plus I'd have to get the 6TB hard drive to get the capacity I really want (at least 2 TB). * Also, not available through Costco, but Q-See (first company above) also has a wireless camera, and wireless DVR. But it's only a 4 channel DVR. I want at least 6 cameras. I had to call them to find out this newer option. It's not available on Costco. And the hard drive is only 1 TB. * LaView has some options too: 6 regular camera system with 2TB ($549): LaView 1080p HD Home Bullet Camera Surviellance Kit, LV-KN988P84A4-T2 6 IP camera system with 2TB ($899): LaView LaView 1080P HD Dome Camera Kit 8 Channel NVR