5 hours ago, PeterJames said:

As amps says this is the problem, the higher the resolution etc the slower remote connections become, in most cases several well positioned 2mp cameras are better than trying to cover the same area with one v high res camera.

Rather than buying the kit yourself and trying to find someone to fit it you would be better off getting someone that knows what they are talking about to give you a proper survey and quote. it will be more than your budget though.

Doesn't the hik app allow you to select which scale you want to watch?

3 hours ago, james.wilson said:

some systems will record both streams for remote playback. I use this then can find the incident quickly, then view the hq stream one the time is found etc

Me3

Thanks for all the useful info still considering what to do got another quote but yes it's a lot more expensive than the last quote. 

51 minutes ago, al-yeti said:

Doesn't the hik app allow you to select which scale you want to watch?

Me3

 

Live view is either main stream or sub stream.

 

Playback is always main stream.