Need help figuring out what IP camera brand to go with.

[1776]

I recently decided that I want to install some cameras around my house and around my property but I am not sure what brands to go with. I am looking for an easy sixteen camera setup with an NVR with at least four terabytes. I have looked at companies like Reolink and Ubiquiti but I do not want to pay for a bunch of cheaply made cameras with a fancy name slapped on it. I would also prefer a company that doesn't sell my data to foreign countries like Ring, Blink, and google. if anyone has any ideas I am open to hear them.

 

[Chokolinho]

I recently decided that I want to install some cameras around my house and around my property but I am not sure what brands to go with. I am looking for an easy sixteen camera setup with an NVR with at least four terabytes. I have looked at companies like Reolink and Ubiquiti but I do not want to pay for a bunch of cheaply made cameras with a fancy name slapped on it. I would also prefer a company that doesn't sell my data to foreign countries like Ring, Blink, and google. if anyone has any ideas I am open to hear them.

I’d go with Dahua or EmpireTech. I think 4 terabytes is far too little. With 16 cameras, I’d go with at least double that.

 

[cdf1982]

Probably Dahua, or Hikvision if you're okay with a Chinese manufacturer.

If you want to spend very little, TP-Link, but then you'll need to figure something out for the DVR...

 

[VorlonFrog]

Either Dahua or Hikvision. I prefer Dahua and forum user @EMPIRETECANDY sells OEM versions of the Dahua cameras at attractive pricing, under the EmpireTech brand. You can contact him here or check Amazon.com for his store. Current favorite is the T54IR-AS-S3 (formerly known as 5442) but it's slowly being phased out, I believe.

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

Yes, the IPC-T54IR-AS or IPC-T54IR-ZE still the best cams right now, lots of members here use them and like them, we can go on selling for some time. So catch the chance to buy.