Standalone IP Camera or NVR System?

[nemoryoliver]

Hi everyone,

I need a little help in deciding. I am not sure what is best for my setup. I only have 10Mbps internet connection and I plan to install at least 7 cameras. I also want to be able to stream remotely and record locally, no cloud storage needed.

My question for IP Cameras and NVR Systems is, do they use internet bandwidth while they're NOT being streamed/accessed remotely? I only plan to stream one at a time only. not all the time and not multiple cameras at once.

I would appreciate any advice. Thank you very much in advance.

 

[Phil]

Hi,
Security or web attraction?
Or both?

Your use of the word stream prompts my query.

I'd say use an NVR at site.
Record locally on that, in high quality.

It is your internet connection's uplink speed that is critical for remote viewing, the cameras/recorder are sending images to you (wherever you are in the world) via the site's internet uplink.

HikVision is probably the simplest to setup, as their Hik-Connect portal makes remote access easy.

Your system will not use internet bandwidth unless you are actively viewing it.

 

[nemoryoliver]

Thank you very much for that information sir. I guess i'll go with HikVision NVR. I also don't want to install a lot of cables since it's a very big house and it's not built for Ethernet all over the place. Do you have a system recommendation?