Would like to buy a new dvr with human & vehicle recognition

[Cartel]

need 8ch TVI and at least 4 IP cams. A bit better than the 3mp encoding I have now, 265 compression.

heres my specs now
8CH HD-TVI
3MP, 1080p/25Hz, 1080p/30Hz, 720p/60Hz,
720p/50Hz, 720p/30Hz, 720p/25Hz

8CH IP
8 MP resolution input

• 4K HDMI Output
• 2 SATA Port up to 12TB
• 3MP Recording and Playback

I'd like 5mp (or more but 5 should be good) recording, and the human/vehicle recognition. I currently have just motion and tree shadows and such set it off.
1080p tvi is enough, 8 mp ip cam is plenty.
I just need better software and compression

I was looking at the ANNKE 4K 8 Channel DVR Recorder with AI Human/Vehicle Detection, No HDD 179cad
but would like some suggestions please

thanks

 

[wittaj]

A system with AI is a game changer over the old motion detection.

 

[Jim_OS]

but would like some suggestions please

Honestly, what is there to say beyond what @wittaj has already written? Namely, that an NVR with AI is generally better than one without it.

Okay, so you currently have an old TVI system and are thinking about buying something new. Are you planning to switch to an NVR with IP cameras, or do you want - or need - to stick with analog technology?

Also, what do you mean by "better compression"? Are you referring to the codec? If so - and given that you mentioned you're already using H.265 - there isn't really a standard codec that compresses data more efficiently than H.265. And by the way: if you use cameras with higher megapixel resolutions, the data transmission rate and recording file sizes will usually increase as a result. Furthermore, a high megapixel count tells you absolutely nothing about the camera's actual quality.

That brings us to the cameras themselves. You don't usually buy an NVR and then just pick random cameras to go with it; instead, you first select the cameras best suited for your specific surveillance needs and location, and then buy a compatible NVR. Ideally, the cameras and the NVR should come from the same manufacturer, as that’s the only way to ensure the NVR supports all the cameras' features.

Regarding the Annke NVR: no one can really comment on that without a specific model number, and simply throwing out a manufacturer's name doesn't make much sense. You really need to go into more detail about the whole setup.

Let me put it another way. What you’ve written here is like saying: "I currently drive an old Nissan and want to buy a new car that’s more modern and faster. What do you think about a Honda?"

I hope you see what I mean.

 

[Cartel]

thanks for the reply
mine has 264 only. I dont feel the need to change the tvi cams atm
I was looking at the ‎ DW81KT and leaning more towards the ‎ DT81DW


looks like the same board as hikvision.
80430P. no fan

I dont know much about these but this would be a no sale:


I dont want it on the net and I dont own a cellphone. I need the ai human motion stuff to work offline

 

[Jim_OS]

DW81KT and leaning more towards the ‎ DT81DW

Okay, I’m afraid I can’t say anything about those hybrid DVRs. A) I’m only familiar with NVRs, and B) I’ve never actually used an Annke NVR myself. So, another user will have to weigh in on that.

Regarding AI on NVRs without an internet connection: If a manufacturer states that their NVR includes AI functions, you would generally assume these are implemented directly within the NVR’s hardware and software, meaning they work without internet access. However, some manufacturers use "workarounds" - advertising an NVR or camera as having various AI features, when in reality those features aren't fully implemented on the device itself and instead rely on a cloud connection. You really have to read the fine print and research exactly what the manufacturer is offering and how it works.

Often, a modern NVR will at least feature person and vehicle detection (and possibly animal detection), while more advanced AI features - like facial recognition - rely on cloud-based image analysis. But it’s hard to make a blanket statement that applies to every case.

As I mentioned earlier, it’s best if the cameras and the NVR come from the same manufacturer and are designed to work together.

Oh, and since you don't have internet or a smartphone: some manufacturers require you to create an account with them just for the initial setup. That’s another factor to consider when making your choice.

Since - as I said - I’m not familiar with hybrid DVRs or analog technology, I can’t really add anything else on that subject.