GilesM

Thanks for the advice, I think I may go for HikVision IP cameras added to my Synology set up.

Hello all, I am considering a Swann CTV system, but have a question (among other options). If I go ahead I will be paying for the equipment and installation by a professional service. I would like the cameras to be fitted to the eves of my two storey house, with cabling running in to the attic. The DVR would be positioned in my office on the second floor. So am I right in thinking that the cameras have two cable connectors, one for power and one for video, both of which would need to be passed through the eves, in to the attic, then along the attic beams to a place were they can pass through the floor of the attic (the ceiling of my office) and down to both power and connection to the DVR. For three cameras there would be 6 cables, 3 of power and 3 connecting to the DVR. Is that an accurate summary, are my assumptions about the configuration correct?

Hello, I have been running two internal (in the house) IP cameras (Foscam FI9810W) using the Synology Surveillance Station on my Synology EDS14 system (under the included 2 free licences). I want to add some external cameras, up to 3, for the external views. I have several options and wanted some advice please; 1) I have another Synology NAS (216play) on to which I can add up 2 cameras under existing licence, or 3 if I choose to buy another licence. 2) Buy a Swann four camera system and have it installed (hardware price (£299, installation price £299, total £598). 3) Buy a Lorex system for the same install and hardware price. Are the Swann or Lorex systems any good, or should I stick with the Synology eco-system? If I stick with the Synology eco-system are there any particularly good cameras to get? My instinct is to stick with Synology, as today I have 2 licences on the 216 play device I am not using. The hardware cost seems to be around the same in either case, add to Synology or add a whole new system. But the entire Synology system is IP dependant, at least with the Lorex/Swann systems if my router goes down or some other such outage at least the external system will still work, even if I would not be able to remote monitor. Can any one offer an opinion please?