koxkp Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I feel like I’m looking for a unicorn here trying to combine everything into one machine maybe or if I use an i7 this can be done? I was originally looking at a Nuc to replace my Rpi running Kodi now, mostly for HD audio. Also, looking to take old externals and make a RAID to archive movies and files. Then, used for an NVR with blue iris as well. I’ve heard blue iris will need a beefy processor. I was looking at unRAID, but also sounds like blue iris wouldn’t run on it. I have a lot of contradictions trying to do a few things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 QNAP NAS should do it for you. Make sure you get the i series NAS https://www.qnap.com/static/landing/useng/smarthome/index.html Plus with our Kodi Full driver obviously:) https://www.chowmainsoft.com/kodi-xbmc-full-driver-for-control4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koxkp Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 @alanchow I started to rule out QNAP and Synology for a more DIY build so it would be a little more flexible with upgrades or swapping things out, and from what I could tell, affordable compared to the pre-built boxes. I see the QNAP is certified with Control4. What kind of control would that integration give you beyond the other options? Still loving your Kodi Full driver and hope to get the most out of it with some better hardware soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanchow Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 I actually moved from a prebuilt solution to QNAP. Was just easier to maintain since everything was onboard on their OS. I had a drive failure on QNAP and it notified me via push notification using their iOS app. Pretty cool. Anyway totally upto you. Btw QNAP have a website that lists out its integration features for home automation systems so check it out. https://www.qnap.com/static/landing/useng/smarthome/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Don't underestimate the set and forget if the Synology or QNAP. If all you are using it for us HD Audio then upgrade needs on ram or processor are minimal. If more HDD then you can swap discs and it rebuilds the raid. Buy NAS HDD, black or red from WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkkaiser Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 So if I want 4k HDR movies, which NAS should I get? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippavisual Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/DS218+ Least expensive Synology. More hard drive space/bays when you move up the line. Just go to compare all and select 4K in the filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/DS218+ Least expensive Synology. More hard drive space/bays when you move up the line. Just go to compare all and select 4K in the filters.I'd get a DS4nn. You only need to stuff one or two drives in it to get started but can then add drives as you need more space and swap out smaller drives as drive prices fall etc far more easily that with only two bays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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