One of the most common questions I have been getting about our DIY Home Security system is this: How to setup a VLAN and firewall rules to block IP cameras from accessing the Internet?Wondering why you would want to do that? Here are a few good reasons:Most security cameras like to phone ...
For a few years now I have been using WD RED NAS hard drives in my DIY NAS NVR. But these are running 24/7 and its only a matter of time before I need to start replacing them one by one.So I have been researching the various NAS hard drives from WD, Seagate and other top brands. I looked at WD ...
Thinking of getting a battery-powered security camera and stuck between Reolink and Arlo? I know, its a tough choice because each brand has so many different models and it can be difficult to figure out what you need exactly.Let's take a close look at the top cameras from each brand and compare ...
How do the more budget oriented Amcrest IP cameras compare to the more expensive Hikvision models? This is something I have been wondering about for some time now. From the emails I get, I am not the only one! So in this post, let's take a detailed look at Hikvision vs Amcrest.We have looked ...
A few years ago we reviewed the Reolink C1 Pro, a 4 Megapixel wireless pan-tilt indoor security camera. We loved it so much that it became our main nursery baby monitor. Now Reolink has launched another 4MP Pan-Tilt, the E1 Pro which is an even more affordable option than the C1 Pro. What's more, ...
Having just recently compared Reolink and Lorex, let's now throw in another popular DIY IP camera brand into the mix and compare them - Amcrest vs Lorex.Reolink and Amcrest are similar in the type of products they market - good quality standalone IP cameras and NVRs that are ONVIF compliant and ...
4K cameras may be all the hype right now, but what if they just don't cut it for your specific needs? Want to step up to the best 12 MP CCTV cameras on the market? We got you covered.We rounded up the best 12MP IP cameras on the market that offer both stellar daytime detail and outstanding ...
If you are just stepping into the world of home security cameras, the first brands you will come across are probably Lorex and Swann.These two brands are commonly found in big box stores across the country and sport attractive price tags compared to the likes of Hikvision and Dahua IP cameras. ...
