CCTV

anti5580 · 7 Jul 2013 at 14:16

Hi,

I'm interested installing a CCTV solution within my home but don't really want to spend a lot of money on it.

I'm stuck on how to go about it and was wondering if anyone here can shed some ideas? Is it possible to build a PC and just purchase cameras? If so, what software do I need?

Would it be better to buy a all in one solution? I would probably have issues with getting power to required locations, would PoE injectors be needed?

It doesn't need to be fancy, maybe a maximum of 4 cameras.

Any help would be great.

Thanks

anti5580 · 7 Jul 2013 at 14:35

I had a look at the Synology solution which seems decent but from what I read you also need to buy a 4 camera license if you want more than 1 camera, cost around £170 for the licence.

anti5580 · 7 Jul 2013 at 16:17

Do you have a cheap recommendation on an IP camera?

anti5580 · 7 Jul 2013 at 17:00

Thanks I'll have a look at those.

I was checking out these TRENDnet TV-IP572PI installed with a PoE switch connected to my PC.

Only ever played with TRENDnet switches, not 100% sure on cameras