Cctv Solution (remote viewing via app essential)

[Zuluzebra]

I have a dedicated cctv pc (Pentium G3020 I think with 6GB RAM and 4TB of HDD). It runs a geovision dvr pci-e card without hardware compression for 6 analogue cameras doing motion detection recording. On top of that it runs pcnvr as well for four hikvision IP cameras. I think I'm pushing its abilities a bit but that gives you an indication of what is needed.

Personally I would keep CCTV and media server separate.

Very nice setup. If you look at the second link I posted couple of posts up I have the Hikvision turbo hd package. Not sure how to define it but from what I gather it's ahd system (not ip) that will give true 720p.

So good substitute if not going down the ip Route?

 

[Zuluzebra]

Every single cheapy system will have remote viewing.

Hikvision do it too.

So I big question that I have been struggling to get answer on. I have old Ipad 1 that I want to use for cctv. Meaning I want to view all 4 cameras on the ipad via my local network, not through an app that connects via Internet.

Is this possible?

This will only be for when I am home, otherwise I will use my iPhone to log in remotely via the app.

 

[Goobie]

I have no experience with the HD analogue cameras. From youtube I see that people compare them directly so I guess they might be good.

My main reasons for IP is threefold: 1) my house is covered in Cat5e so finding a network point close by was easy, and 2) is interference. My analogue system suffers from electrical interference seen as wavy lines over some cameras. IP don't suffer from that. I assume being analogue these HD analogue cameras will also suffer from interference. 3) scalability. I can keep adding cameras without having to worry about connections to my DVR.

It is a tough choice. I would stretch the budget and go all digital, it is the future

 

[mike156]

So I big question that I have been struggling to get answer on. I have old Ipad 1 that I want to use for cctv. Meaning I want to view all 4 cameras on the ipad via my local network, not through an app that connects via Internet.

Is this possible?

This will only be for when I am home, otherwise I will use my iPhone to log in remotely via the app.

Of course.

Plenty systems have an app that you'll be able to load.

Just keep in mind if you're considering an analog HD system, there are 3 offerings in the market and they are not compatible with each other.

AHD
CVI
TVI

Hikvision use TVI so you won't be able to mix and match cameras later on without checking the technology first.

 

[Zuluzebra]

Of course.

Plenty systems have an app that you'll be able to load.

Just keep in mind if you're considering an analog HD system, there are 3 offerings in the market and they are not compatible with each other.

AHD
CVI
TVI

Hikvision use TVI so you won't be able to mix and match cameras later on without checking the technology first.

Cool thank you. This will do for now as I need an immediate solution (had armed robbery).

Will go to regal security tomorrow as well to see what they can offer. Otherwise that hikvision turbo hd looks like a winner.

 

[mike156]

Cool thank you. This will do for now as I need an immediate solution (had armed robbery).

Will go to regal security tomorrow as well to see what they can offer. Otherwise that hikvision turbo hd looks like a winner.

They'll have Dahua or Hikvision that they can offer you.

Both are mostly on par with each other with the analog HD stuff.

 

[Hemi300c]

I've got the Provision ISR system.
I can mix various cameras including 2x IP.
I looked at various options and systems and I have had cctv for about 6yrs now and eventually upgraded to Provision after a long consideration period.
I went AHD and have 8 cameras on my 16ch system.
6x 1.3mp 1 x2mp and a PTZ dome which is std 650tvl with 10x zoom.
I am now going to upgrade the PTZ and add 2x IPs in the house as all are currently outdoor.
Remote view is great
Motion detection available
Notify on motion available
Sound available
Alarm available

A great system all in all.