New 7 Camera Install

[HoosierD]

I have 2 questions for the crew here.

1) My system still has 3 2331's (2018) and a 5231 that are serving their purpose (back and side yard dog monitors), but definitely dated. Knowing the 5442's are EOL (and pricey now), would this group suggest I replace now? I have the cash. Or should I wait for the 54PRO, or other, to possibly fill the gaps in the future?

2) I'm building a new 7 camera, Blue Iris, Unifi, system for a neighbor. Again, should I grab 5442's for their system, or what are the camera options the great minds here suggest?

 

[wittaj]

Go with the 5442s. The PRO series isn't an upgrade.

 

[HoosierD]

Thank you. That's what I was picking up reading across the forum. Always appreciated.

 

[EMPIRETECANDY]

EOL is not because the camera is old, mainly the chips supply is really crazy, we still can make order for this model to the factory.

 

[HoosierD]

Thanks Andy.We ordered 10 through your Amazon store.

 

[flynreelow]

Thanks Andy.We ordered 10 through your Amazon store.

keep us posted with the install.

are you goung to be running all new wires, or were these cat cables for the cameras already ran from the builder?

 

[HoosierD]

flynreelow, at my place I've run all network cables myself. Not fun or glamorous, and not too difficult if you like to hang out in a crawl space or attic for hours. For the neighbor's install, they're doing a full home remodel and the walls an attic are currently open and accessible. They are running the cables themselves throughout the home and to camera locations.

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[flynreelow]

flynreelow, at my place I've run all network cables myself. Not fun or glamorous, and not too difficult if you like to hang out in a crawl space or attic for hours. For the neighbor's install, they're doing a full home remodel and the walls an attic are currently open and accessible. They are running the cables themselves throughout the home and to camera locations.

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yea, much easier during construction.