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I have been searching all over the web, Googling everything I can think of and searching threads on this forum and coming up more confused than I was when I started.

 

I have run the gambit from looking at and examining specs and reading reviews on full 8+ camera systems.

 

Today I looked out where I would install cameras and the locations mostly face South with much glare, so I believe all I would get are well lit black outlines of people approaching on any camera I might install, so it doesn’t seem to effective to me.

 

-- What I really want is just a 1 or 2 camera system to do front door monitoring.

 

-- I would like 2-way audio

 

-- I want an to be able to use an iPad or iPhone so I can answer the door from my family room (I move kind of slow)

 

-- I want to record who comes and goes from the front door when I am home or away.

 

-- I would like to be able to use a Mac OS computer to control/configure using Safari web browser.

 

-- I would like to use a physical NVR (not a software solution on a PC or Mac)

 

-- I want IP cameras with HD capabilities.

 

I know what I want must exist, but I am no closer today than I was when I started.

 

Any help would be much appreciated.

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Still searching! The only Front Door Intercom systems I find are either not available in the USA or are total crap, and the DVR based systems, or PC based systems do not have 2-way audio available.

 

Maybe someone should make something like this. IOS and Android integration would be real helpful.

 

Thanks

 

Andy

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Hi Andy. When it comes to doing this with an nvr or analog dvr, it can be done no problem. With a typically tight space such as a front door, analog can actually be enough for detail that is just fine. Here's a couple shots of my front door with analog- the camera being well placed

 

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So depending, analog could work and be cheaper as far as picture. For audio, there is this rig to consider. An NVR would be great, but a more expensive option.

 

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So.. To revive this topic... Are there any turnkey systems that don't take a degree to manage? I need one like this for my mother who lives alone... Something unobtrusive and non obvious would be great... I can do the install...

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