I have a current set up using BI running on an old PC with both Amcrest and older Hikvisions. I have a 3750 10/100 POE switch. I am looking to simplify the system. I would especially like simplicity in monitoring such as being able to view cameras remotely, or with apple devices.
I was thinking of scrapping the system, keeping the cameras, and just buying an NVR to deal with everything. I know BI is superior, but I just don't have the time to deal with it and set it up properly. Setting up cameras is super easy on BI, but then trying to monitor remotely or even from other devices such as iPhones or iPads results in lag time and using PCs to connect to BI limits the capabilities (can't communicate through cameras etc). Also, it would be cheaper in long run to only have one device running instead of a separate PC and switch.
Since we have some Amcrest cameras and have been impressed with the quality of the cameras, Looking to stay with Amcrest. Anyone have some Amcrest NVRs they can recommend?
I was thinking of scrapping the system, keeping the cameras, and just buying an NVR to deal with everything. I know BI is superior, but I just don't have the time to deal with it and set it up properly. Setting up cameras is super easy on BI, but then trying to monitor remotely or even from other devices such as iPhones or iPads results in lag time and using PCs to connect to BI limits the capabilities (can't communicate through cameras etc). Also, it would be cheaper in long run to only have one device running instead of a separate PC and switch.
Since we have some Amcrest cameras and have been impressed with the quality of the cameras, Looking to stay with Amcrest. Anyone have some Amcrest NVRs they can recommend?