Updating a home cctv system?
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One of the kids has moved into a house with a cctv system that I think was tied to the installation company, they have no details so have asked dad to sort it out.
From what I have sussed.
Cameras (4) are all Poe on cat cables, the old box is bnc with balums.
Can I just replace the box, one with a free app and off they go?
I don t fancy getting involved any more than I have to, going Poe will mean fitting plugs etc.
Couple of poor pics taken in a very dark loft.
And any recommendations for kit gratefully received, they are on a tight budget!
From what I have sussed.
Cameras (4) are all Poe on cat cables, the old box is bnc with balums.
Can I just replace the box, one with a free app and off they go?
I don t fancy getting involved any more than I have to, going Poe will mean fitting plugs etc.
Couple of poor pics taken in a very dark loft.
And any recommendations for kit gratefully received, they are on a tight budget!
They look like they are standard analogue video cameras, the box with the transformer in is the 12v power supply. They have use BNC 'baluns' to run the video signal down a CAT 5. Not PoE
Yes you can replace the DVR with similar, Hikvision is a good option and use the free Hikconnect app, the DVR will need wired ethernet. You should be able to reuse the HDD out the old box as along as it is SATA. You'll need a monitor/screen to set it up.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HIKVISION-CHANNEL-ACUSENS...
Yes you can replace the DVR with similar, Hikvision is a good option and use the free Hikconnect app, the DVR will need wired ethernet. You should be able to reuse the HDD out the old box as along as it is SATA. You'll need a monitor/screen to set it up.
Edited by megaphone on Sunday 11th January 12:47
https://www.amazon.co.uk/HIKVISION-CHANNEL-ACUSENS...
Edited by megaphone on Sunday 11th January 12:51
Edited by megaphone on Sunday 11th January 12:52
If your family are a bit more technically-capable and you want to do justice to the "computers, gadgets and stuff" name of the sub, might I suggest BlueIris or Frigate? Windows and Linux respectively.
The financial and effort outlays are both more than that of an off-the-shelf CCTV set-up, but it's a lot more powerful and expandable, you don't have a subscription, plus you're keeping everything local. I've been using BI for six or seven years now and it's superb. Never used Frigate but I understand it's about as powerful, just has a steeper learning curve.
The financial and effort outlays are both more than that of an off-the-shelf CCTV set-up, but it's a lot more powerful and expandable, you don't have a subscription, plus you're keeping everything local. I've been using BI for six or seven years now and it's superb. Never used Frigate but I understand it's about as powerful, just has a steeper learning curve.
[quote=megaphone]They look like they are standard analogue video cameras, the box with the transformer in is the 12v power supply. They have use BNC 'baluns' to run the video signal down a CAT 5. Not PoE
Yes you can replace the DVR with similar, Hikvision is a good option and use the free Hikconnect app, the DVR will need wired ethernet. You should be able to reuse the HDD out the old box as along as it is SATA. You'll need a monitor/screen to set it up.
I m assuming the cameras are Poe, that power supply is the feed, the video signal going to the balums?
Yes you can replace the DVR with similar, Hikvision is a good option and use the free Hikconnect app, the DVR will need wired ethernet. You should be able to reuse the HDD out the old box as along as it is SATA. You'll need a monitor/screen to set it up.
Edited by megaphone on Sunday 11th January 12:47
I m assuming the cameras are Poe, that power supply is the feed, the video signal going to the balums?
PoE (power over ethernet) is not the correct terminology, your cams are 12v DC powered down a bit of CAT5 or similar. Usually a 'shotgun' cable is used, a co-ax for the video and a two core 12v DC cable.
PoE cameras are IP cameras (digital) they use the same ethernet cable for data and PoE (usually 48v).
I can see the DVR has a wired ethernet connection for internet, just make sure it is plugged into the router at the other end.
PoE cameras are IP cameras (digital) they use the same ethernet cable for data and PoE (usually 48v).
I can see the DVR has a wired ethernet connection for internet, just make sure it is plugged into the router at the other end.
Edited by megaphone on Monday 12th January 09:27
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