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  1. Posted

    I was browsing Costco Canada and I came across this one here:

     

    http://www.costco.ca/Lorex%c2%ae-4-channel-High-Definition-Digital-NVR-with-1TB-HDD-%2526-2-HD-1080p-Weatherproof-Cameras.product.100115634.html

     

    It says:

     

    Wall mount required for outdoor installation in a sheltered location (recommended)

     

    Model: LNR341C2B

     

    So my question is, if I put this camera outside, I would need a wall mount? Can't I use the existing wall mount? If not, where can I purchase this said wall mount?

  2. Posted

    If you have the choice to pick either one, which would you choose and why? I am debating to think which one should I choose for my garage and entrance door. I am looking for something that's not wide, need full angle. Which one here is reliable of the remake?

     

    Swann™ 8-Channel HD NVR with 2TB HDD and 4 1080p HD Cameras

    $1,049.99

    http://www.costco.ca/Swann%E2%84%A2-8-Channel-HD-NVR-with-2TB-HDD-and-4-1080p-HD-Cameras.product.100042455.html

     

    Lorex® 8-channel High-Definition Digital NVR with 2TB HDD & 4 HD 1080p Weatherproof Cameras

    $999.99

    http://www.costco.ca/Lorex%c2%ae-8-channel-High-Definition-Digital-NVR-with-2TB-HDD-%2526-4-HD-1080p-Weatherproof-Cameras.product.100085403.html

  3. Posted

    I am looking at Costco NVR and I came across Swann (they took it out somehow), Q-See and Lorex. I heard some of their cameras are rebadged such as Hikvision, Dahua, etc. In terms, which one is most reliable and have best performance? I want to make sure I don't make the wrong decision. I notice these camera doesn't work by itself and you need a NVR to run it. Kind of strange.

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    Say that the NVR is in one corner of the house and I want it to stream it on my living room TV which is in the other side of the house. I don't think I can have them station together. Is there a way to get it output on each of my home's TV and PC? Would you think I will be able to connect the ethernet from NVR to router then buy a device (I don't know what it is) and have it output to my TV? I am not sure of such existent. All I know is my NVR will be stationed alone and I need to find a way to get it display on all TV or PC in my home or atleast my living room.

  6. Posted

    The video output from the Swann/Lorex/Hikvision NVR systems are directly usable, no converting required, really easy to down the video clips from the web pages.

    The Qsee video isn't particularly user friendly and relies on their software.

    Swann does not work without a NVR. You cant just buy a PoE and connect the Swann seperately. I've tried and failed to conclude that it doesn't work at all.

  8. Posted

    I bought the Swann 1080p 2 Pack HD NVR IP Bullet Cameras again because the first pair were defected and now this time, it's not showing the IP address when plugged to router/switch with PoE. I can't seem to figure out what's wrong with it and I do notice these were opened or used before because instructions crumpled up along with boxes not stored properly inside the original box. How do I get the IP address to show up? It's plug with the proper ethernet but it just not showing IP address

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    I got my Synology and I tried hooking this up.

     

    It's asking for model, port, brand, username and password. I can't seem to find the exact model on Synology. How am I going to go around this?

     

    Use one of the ONVIF camera options.

     

    id: admin

    Password is either 000000 or 123456

    Do I need a PoE? Because I am using a Dlink Dir-655 and I see the IP address showing on my router. I took the IP address and pasted into the browser. There's no login. I got a gut feeling my router is not supporting PoE.

  17. Posted

    I live in a residential area and I am from Toronto, Canada. I want to ask if I set up a surveillance camera outside, do I need to put a sign to indicate that he/she is being recorded? I have a sidewalk near an intersection where traffic is high. I want to set up a camera to see which idiot always drive into my driveway and leaving tire smirks on my interlocks. Also, I am putting it on as a safety protection incase someone file for sidewalk slipping injuries as we have a lot of frauds in our area for this. Is there a law require for Canadian to put up a sign to indicate there's a surveillance camera?

  18. Posted

    I need to replace the Swann HD NVR IP Bullet Camera from 4mm to 3.2mm because I needed something wide and able to see more on the side. I got this one here:

     

    http://www.costco.ca/Swann%E2%84%A2---1080p-2-Pack-HD-NVR-IP-Bullet-Cameras.product.100055327.html

     

    I remember someone said dealextreme also carries it. But would the generic affect the quality of the camera? This camera is going to go outside of my house and I need a reliable lens.

  19. Posted

    No, these cameras do not have alarm inputs for motion sensors but BlueIris pretty good video motion detection, better than most cameras I've used. With BlueIris, you can view the recordings from it's PC interface, from a web browser or via their IOS and Android app. I heard some people like Synology, some hate it, I have not reviewed it yet so don't know but it's on my list.

    Oh alright. thank you!

  24. Posted

    Actually, the Swann/Hik combo is MORE expensive in the States at the moment. But no, I haven't seen the camera 2-pack on Costco.ca yet. To my eyes that 1080P Eyeonet 9742 is worth the extra $50 over the other Eyeonet camera. The videos I've seen of the Dahua equivalent are pretty good. As for the Synology solution, it doesn't seem like a bad solution for a single cam if you already have or need a NAS, but the licenses for extra cameras get pricey. Something like Blue Iris (or the free software that comes with most IP cams) gets more attractive very quickly. I haven't heard a thing about Eyeonet support so I can't give any references there.

    Thanks your reply was helpful!

  25. Posted

    Those are the Dahua mini bullets that are (were?) popular on here. If you're a Canuck, you might be interested in the Swann/Hikvision package on Costco.ca. They do mail order if you're a member. In fact, my local Costco doesn't stock the IP surveillance systems so it HAS to be mail order for many people. The cost of membership if you don't have one is easily saved many times over by just buying one of those packages at Costco over somewhere else. If you prefer the QSee/Dahua package, they have it as well.

    Thanks for the Costco Canada links. I have seen them before but it is too costly for me as I only need one or two of them at the moment. In the states, it would be much cheaper by 25%. I am thinking of buying that Eyeonet but since you mention is a Dahua mini bullet. It's the same with Q-See, right?

     

    I am not going to be using a NVR, I think I will be using a Synology to store my videos. Have anyone tried that?

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