You can pipe the output the rtsp from most nvrs over into a blue iris server which you could then house somewhere else within the home to have a redundant surveillance system.
Great point, never thought of using Blue iris for that but it makes sense. I do however I'm plan on using Home Bridge to get the video feed securely to HomeKit.
@@lmprojects4351 If you get a secondary feed for storage I would recommend hiding the server housing it so without tearing apart the house it wouldn't be found. I had a friend's neighbor that their wifi cameras were jammed and they broke into the house so he was screwed. But if they had at least 1 hardwired camera or a camera with local storage like ReoLink on a MicroSD card plus wireless to a NVR they might have been able to catch the people who did it. Most likely they bought a jammer and wouldn't know to look at the model of the camera to see if it has local storage ro not. Also hiding a wired camera behind say decorations by a TV or vase with a plant and turn off the IR LED's so they can't see it with their phone. Rely on other cameras and regular lighting to properly expose the criminal. Maybe I'll do an in depth video on this if there's a demand for it since I've already spoken to local PD and even a detective on this when I had an issue years ago.
@@ShinyTechThings Sounds like an interesting story where we could learn from! I have never liked WiFi cams because of the jamming issue, and you need a wire anyways for power. I use Zoneminder on ubuntu since like 15 years ago, not perfect, but stable, simple and FREE. Hide the NVR in a Kitchen cabinet behind some Jars
@@ShinyTechThings Another interesting point and definitely something someone who has wireless (Wifi) cameras should consider. For me, not much of a concern since all my cameras are POE. Id definitely watch a video on this though, and I'm sure many can learn and prepare accordingly from an in depth video of things to consider and do.
Nice setup. If you get a chance do the rear speaker at ear level. Makes all the difference in the world. I had my rears overhead and pulled them down. Can't suggest it enough
This is very good advice. I’ve been reading up on home audio a bunch since working with Luis and It seems that for “best” surround sound experience rear speakers work better than overhead. This is something I think we can do in the future
@@SPXLabs For Dolby Atmos, the bed layer speakers must have good angle separation from the overhead speakers. Separation of the two layers is the key. Otherwise, you end up with a terrible 3D audio experience. Sounds that should be at ear level suddenly spring to up over your head, etc. He needed bipole surrounds down near ear level or just above his head while seated given how small the room is. He could hook those rear ceiling speakers to his whole house audio system for ambiance, so he doesn't have two holes to patch, and then add another pair down on the wall for the back located, ear-level bed layer side surrounds. His seats should move forward as well. Sitting that close to the back wall plays havoc with acoustics.
We have discussed making so changes to the system based on feedback. Good idea on the 2 rear most ceiling speakers. He is considering adding two speakers in the wall behind the seating area. I think he also wants to keep using the 4 ceiling speakers for surround
@@SPXLabs He would have to move his seats to between the two ceiling pairs and have a receiver that would accommodate four overhead speakers... Top Front and Top Rear. Still not ideal as far as immersive speaker layouts go, but maybe things can be salvaged a bit.
