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  • Brains

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    Even with stand-alone systems, they will all attempt to connect back to 'home', wherever that is (usually China). You can easily prevent them from doing so by configuring your network to not allow it. If you want to keep the system completely air-gapped from the world, I'd recommend dedicating a management/viewing PC for convenience.

    I've installed a 20 camera system using components made by Dahua. From what I've seen online, the same gear is co-branded to many security companies (like ADT). I'm using all 8MP/4k networked cameras going back to a dedicated 32 channel NVR, and been very impressed with the quality and capabilities.

    I've also installed a simpler system using Reolink 4MP/1440p cameras with NVR duties handled by a Synology NAS. Not as powerful, but it works reasonably well.

    There's a lot of options, it really depends on what you want and the type of structure/lot you're working with.
     

    Sublime

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    We bought a Night Owl from Costco with DVR and 4 cameras. Been happy with picture quality. DVR started making a weird noise. I called Costco and they sent out a new DVR. It can connect to a phone or tablet but you don't have to use that feature.
     

    IT4me

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    Even with stand-alone systems, they will all attempt to connect back to 'home', wherever that is (usually China). You can easily prevent them from doing so by configuring your network to not allow it. If you want to keep the system completely air-gapped from the world, I'd recommend dedicating a management/viewing PC for convenience.

    I've installed a 20 camera system using components made by Dahua. From what I've seen online, the same gear is co-branded to many security companies (like ADT). I'm using all 8MP/4k networked cameras going back to a dedicated 32 channel NVR, and been very impressed with the quality and capabilities.

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    Are they commercial grade, and what type of costs is it? I am thinking about the same for my home
     

    Brains

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    Are they commercial grade, and what type of costs is it? I am thinking about the same for my home
    Define "commercial grade" ;) I wouldn't say the system is exceedingly ruggedized, but it has held up very well. For example, the cameras are not in enclosures. This may buck traditional practice where you'd buy the Sony CCD based cameras, bolt a lens to it, and shove the whole thing in a big ass enclosure to weather protect it. These are significantly smaller, and are IP67 rated so they're already protected against weather incursion.

    The Dahua gear has been very reliable, zero failures. System has only been in place for a bit over a year though, so time will tell. If a camera fails and I have to spend $250 to replace it, big deal.

    The software interface(s) are a little "Chinese", so they are not exactly as intuitive as one would like but everything works well. This system, not including installation costs, supporting network infrastructure, and incidentals ran about $8500. This is a large system though, for a home you'd spend a fraction of this. There's a LOT of options, so pricing can vary widely. You could go lower resolution and get a 4 camera 2MP system for $250, and go up from there to your heart's content.
     

    candcallen

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    Can anyone recommend a good wired home surveillance system that doesn't store anything online or connect to smart phones?
    Piano wire snares and trip lines.

    Just sayin.

    They work well for prowling tards at night and idiots who think an old lady doesnt care if the area delinquents use her yard as a pass thru. You definitely dont want to record their use as there might be some legal jeopardy depending on jurisdiction.

    Only took one night of the idiots getting caught in the snares to keep them off the porch. And, one time chasing them thru the yard wand watching them trip 5 or 6 times as they try to escape. Even granny was laughing her ars off.

    Sorry to go off topic but it's a fond memory.
     
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    Gunmetal

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    Costco and Sam's have some decent off the shelf systems from Samsung, Swann, etc.. It's fairly easy to disable the network features if you like.
     

    just country

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    morning, I have a Lorex system. 6 cameras. very good
    system. is hard wire w/ monitor. u get 4 cameras
    with system. I added 2 more. can handle 8 cameras.
    u can install system urself. u will b very satified.
    I have used Lorex for 20 years. lightning strike got my
    last system and garage door opener.
    with extra cameras $700. justme gbot tum
     

    Whistler

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    I have an 8 wireless IP camera system with NVR on a closed network. That way I can use closer ones as repeaters for the ones further away and view them on my phone simply by connecting to the closed network but they can never 'phone home'.

    Updates are air gapped via a USB fob. 1tb drive keeps about 28 days rolling history. A couple of the cameras are PTZ and one has a mic. It could probably be hacked locally but they'd have to be on my property to do it since the Wi-Fi coverage doesn't extend to the property boundaries.

    The software is, like you said, is a bit Chinese but full featured with motion zones, multiple time window scheduling and sensor activation. By adding a mail server on that network I could enable the app notification, etc. but that would mean always being on that private LAN or a dedicated device which isn't a big deal since I have a number of smart phones.
     
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