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Save yourself $50 and the monthly subscription fee. Recording software runs on any networked machine, and there's no cloud dependency.

https://www.ubnt.com/unifi-video/unifi-video-camera-g3/

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I'm partial to the Hikvision 4MP IP cameras and Blue Iris dvr software. What is great about Blue Iris is you can mix and match IP camera from different OEMs and it doesn't require any plug-ins to view live streams or recorded footage from any web browser. The only issue I've been running into is having too many 2k res cameras at 20+ FPS eats up a lot of CPU on DVR PC. Don't know if the Unifi DVR software is better optimized or if it only works with Unifi gear.

I like their wireless stuff. I've been looking at the ubiquiti cameras and NVR for a while but haven't pulled the trigger.

I use the UVC Micro to watch an indoor entryway. Video quality is satisfactory but nothing to write home about. Hardware design is nice. Considered the NVR but went with a small Linux VM instead.

What camera would you recommend for use ourdoors (full hd)? What software did you use in your diy linux setup: zoneminder, xeoma, or something else?

I use the Unifi NVR software[0] which ships with their hardware NVRs, running on a Debian VM within my home network. This works nicely with their iOS app[1].

The new UVC-G3[2] is rated for outdoor use, but appears to be preorder-only for now[3].

[0] https://www.ubnt.com/download/unifi-video/unifi-nvr

[1] https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/unifi-video/id964967062?mt=8

[2] https://www.ubnt.com/unifi-video/unifi-video-camera-g3/

[3] http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1244761-REG

This sounds like what I need. I was going to use a r-pi to run a small server to connect other security things to outside clients, but I guess I'll just build a box running debian and load it with a bunch of storage to hold video recording.

they use resellers, is it available to order online somewhere?

You can order most of their products through Amazon Prime.

that is ideal! I guess their reseller's would not appreciate having that link listed along side their names. I understand the reseller model but it seems an ancient practice.

For products of some sophistication, OEMs still use value-added resellers (VARs) because they want to address a larger market than those that can setup Linux VMs, configure advanced firewall rules, etc. Many businesses also want some sort of local support if something goes wrong.

easy to miss but they have a direct buy option for USA customers https://store.ubnt.com/

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