I am considering purchase of a security system with 4 cameras or so. Beyond the wiring difference of coax, poe and wireless camera/systems, I am not sure which of these allow recording of the video to the Amcrest cloud system? The wifi ProHD cameras appear to do so and is just like the Internal ProHD cameras. The NVR/DVR systems says that you can view them remotely using a browser or app but it doesn't say they can record to the cloud storage that Amcrest has. Can anyone comment as to:
1) Which systems allow recording to the cloud? The thinking is that I'd like the secondary backup to the cloud just in case the DVR/NVR system gets trashed or stolen by the perpetrator.
2) Which system is the most reliable/popular that has 4 camera support? I understand POE is the latest and less wiring. However, they appear to be fairly new and most people opting for coax based systems.
Thanks,
Steve
NVR/DVr/Wireless camera - which records to cloud?
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Re: NVR/DVr/Wireless camera - which records to cloud?
Hello SunniSteve ,
1) Only Ip cameras support uploading to the Amcrest Cloud. With DVR and NVR , you can set up FTP recording.
2) The HDCVI DVRs is one of the best security systems if you are not much concerned about the wirings involved.
1) Only Ip cameras support uploading to the Amcrest Cloud. With DVR and NVR , you can set up FTP recording.
2) The HDCVI DVRs is one of the best security systems if you are not much concerned about the wirings involved.
Re: NVR/DVr/Wireless camera - which records to cloud?
How can I do FTP recording on an 8ch NVR?
Re: NVR/DVr/Wireless camera - which records to cloud?
It depends on how complex you want to make it but I think you'll need a device in between the cam and one drive which could be a low powered RasPi for example.
I built an Xpenology NAS based on Synology which has an NVR app Surveillance station.
I have a few cams but mainly Chinese Huacam HCV724s which are great for the price and ONVIF compliant.
You can sync your cam footage to Onedrive using Sync Station if required.
Unless you have a few cams, the cloud solutions are probably the most cost effective.
Also...
There is an app that uploads to Dropbox. I've been testing it connected upto an old Android Phone.. I think it's called Warden Cam.
I've got a Vstarcam on its way from Amazon. £29.68 to test it out.. Also got a Sunluxy SL-C701 on its way from China via EBay for £25.99.
Both I believe upload to FTP/Cloud..
If you only wanna buy some cameras with remote recording & reviewing function, ip cameras Best Outdoor Surveillance Camera Systems can be a good option. (IP camera can send and receive data via a computer network and the Internet, thus you can control remotely as long as hooking internet to it).
As for ip camera, you need to focus on the following points.
Type: Bullet or dome or turret . Bullet cameras are the most popular. They can be used inside or out. These security cameras casings are usually weather resistant and don’t require added external protection. The dome cameras are obviously named for its dome shape. Dome cams are generally used inside buildings, although some domes can be used outside as well. Turret (ball) cams are also popular, I usually get them requested for indoors in professional offices. But now manufacturers make outdoor-weatherproof types of all three types of cams.
Wireless or wired. Wired cameras can be a little bit difficult to install and not that easy to hide. While wireless cameras are plug-n-play which makes it much easier to set up.
Weatherproof. You mentioned front and back of your house, so IP66 rating is a must.
Lens. A camera lens with a higher focal length number will deliver more crispy viewing.
P2P. To avoid complicated DDNS network setup, P2P function should take into account. It is the easiest and fastest one-step network setup function.
Night vision. To see clearly under low light condition, IR led is required. Generally speaking how far the illumination of Infrared determines the night vision range.
Network bandwidth. IP security cam requires network bandwidth to transmit and store images, video and data. The higher the resolution of your camera, the greater your bandwidth requirements.
Hope those give you some hints
Sorry for bump...
I built an Xpenology NAS based on Synology which has an NVR app Surveillance station.
I have a few cams but mainly Chinese Huacam HCV724s which are great for the price and ONVIF compliant.
You can sync your cam footage to Onedrive using Sync Station if required.
Unless you have a few cams, the cloud solutions are probably the most cost effective.
Also...
There is an app that uploads to Dropbox. I've been testing it connected upto an old Android Phone.. I think it's called Warden Cam.
I've got a Vstarcam on its way from Amazon. £29.68 to test it out.. Also got a Sunluxy SL-C701 on its way from China via EBay for £25.99.
Both I believe upload to FTP/Cloud..
If you only wanna buy some cameras with remote recording & reviewing function, ip cameras Best Outdoor Surveillance Camera Systems can be a good option. (IP camera can send and receive data via a computer network and the Internet, thus you can control remotely as long as hooking internet to it).
As for ip camera, you need to focus on the following points.
Type: Bullet or dome or turret . Bullet cameras are the most popular. They can be used inside or out. These security cameras casings are usually weather resistant and don’t require added external protection. The dome cameras are obviously named for its dome shape. Dome cams are generally used inside buildings, although some domes can be used outside as well. Turret (ball) cams are also popular, I usually get them requested for indoors in professional offices. But now manufacturers make outdoor-weatherproof types of all three types of cams.
Wireless or wired. Wired cameras can be a little bit difficult to install and not that easy to hide. While wireless cameras are plug-n-play which makes it much easier to set up.
Weatherproof. You mentioned front and back of your house, so IP66 rating is a must.
Lens. A camera lens with a higher focal length number will deliver more crispy viewing.
P2P. To avoid complicated DDNS network setup, P2P function should take into account. It is the easiest and fastest one-step network setup function.
Night vision. To see clearly under low light condition, IR led is required. Generally speaking how far the illumination of Infrared determines the night vision range.
Network bandwidth. IP security cam requires network bandwidth to transmit and store images, video and data. The higher the resolution of your camera, the greater your bandwidth requirements.
Hope those give you some hints
Sorry for bump...