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My home came with security cameras already installed. What is a good dvr box I can use to control them? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 2 years ago by tallricefarmer@sopuli.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Each camera has its own analog connection wire. I am looking for a dvr box that I can connect to a home server and run something like Shinobi. I currently have this dvr box https://ellipsesecurity.com/product/hdtvi08b-tru-view-hd-tvi-8-channel-hd-security-dvr/ , but i don't think it can automatically forward video to a home server

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[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 17 points 2 years ago (14 children)

I was in a similar situation, bought a house with analog cameras. I ended up replacing all the cameras with modern ones, the analog ones were just soo poor quality it wasnt worth keeping them. I went with Unifi, which I am happy with, but anything new and IP based should be better than what you have.

[–] darvocet 3 points 2 years ago (13 children)

Love my UniFi cameras.

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

They are very expensive though, and were almost impossible to get for a while.

[–] darvocet 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Yes they kept canceling my orders and forbidding me from ordering ;). I believe all is well now. The black cameras look so nice.. really looks similar to some lighting fixtures so blends in well.

[–] CameronDev@programming.dev 1 points 2 years ago

I ordered from a retailer, and just waited for 4-6 months.

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