Chappie Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 Just now, PeterJames said: Really? I have a 4k 65" tv in the lounge and 2mp camera full screen looks great Full screen? That doesn't compute unless your video is being upscaled - in which case it should lose some clarity. Do you have any functionality/interactivity on your TV feed? I would love to be able to bring my video intercom feed to the TV and then shout commands at it like "open the gate"...or even click a wireless USB mouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Just now, Chappie said: Full screen? That doesn't compute unless your video is being upscaled - in which case it should lose some clarity. Do you have any functionality/interactivity on your TV feed? I would love to be able to bring my video intercom feed to the TV and then shout commands at it like "open the gate"...or even click a wireless USB mouse. I use alexa to to switch stuff on and off via a broadlink, I can control my garage doors from alexa but I rarely do, the timing on pressing the button putting my laptop in the boot and getting in the car is about right. but you can control just about anything now with alexa or google doo daa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Play back recording 2mp my pool on the TV I forgot to mention its curved not an optical illusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.wilson Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 A 4 or 8mp camera has the pickup to support but may have poor lens, chipset etc. You mention your 5k screen I'm assuming this has a price point etc. Buying cctv on frontend pixel count is like buying a car based on bhp alone,meaningless. A decent 2mp camera will give a better image than a cheap 8mp etc etc. Many people compare phone pickups to what good dslr can do. Just bear in mind it's never about pure specs Quote securitywarehouse Security Supplies from Security Warehouse Trade Members please contact us for your TSI vetted trade discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, james.wilson said: A 4 or 8mp camera has the pickup to support but may have poor lens, chipset etc. You mention your 5k screen I'm assuming this has a price point etc. Buying cctv on frontend pixel count is like buying a car based on bhp alone,meaningless. A decent 2mp camera will give a better image than a cheap 8mp etc etc. Many people compare phone pickups to what good dslr can do. Just bear in mind it's never about pure specs Understood James. I hope that Hikvision is a reputable, if foreign, make and that any of their cameras will be good quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 22 minutes ago, PeterJames said: Play back recording 2mp my pool on the TV Heyyyyy, nice pool! That picture looks pretty darn good but it must be upscaled to fill that screen estate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 43 minutes ago, PeterJames said: I use alexa to to switch stuff on and off via a broadlink, I can control my garage doors from alexa but I rarely do, the timing on pressing the button putting my laptop in the boot and getting in the car is about right. but you can control just about anything now with alexa or google doo daa Thanks - I'll have to find out more about this. Do I have to pick an NVR which is compatible with Alexa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 The recorder is plugged directly into the HDMI on the back of the TV I have two recorders in case one gets stolen. Its a Sony Davinci chipped 2MP camera about 2 years old. I am slowly replacing each camera for Dahua cams just for the analytics not for the picture quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Chappie said: Thanks - I'll have to find out more about this. Do I have to pick an NVR which is compatible with Alexa? No, My Alexa is not connected to any of my security, unless you count that its on the same router, eventually. The Alexa talks to the broadlink, the broadlink is a ir and rf transmitter, that can switch on anything with ir or rf. I have rf light switch's and of course my garage doors are rf. Controlling a gate or just about anything by voice is simple nowadays. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 10 minutes ago, Chappie said: Thanks - I'll have to find out more about this. Do I have to pick an NVR which is compatible with Alexa? 2mp lame now 38 minutes ago, PeterJames said: Play back recording 2mp my pool on the TV I forgot to mention its curved not an optical illusion Cheapskate upgrade man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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