LILIN Camera Selection

[NYG140]

Have a project coming up with 8 security cameras. I'm thinking about specing the LILN cameras offered on Control4's website. Pricing is not an issue. Has anybody had any experience with these before? I've got two main concerns:

With 8 IP camera feeds do I risk clogging up my network with traffic? I'm using the Packedge 24 port PoE Managed switches).

How is the driver and interface for the LILIN NVR system on the Control4 navigators? Will I have full stream quality? Playback control? Is it a good UI experience or am I better off using a standalone system with a separate app? 

Any input would be greatly appreciated. 

[GT Slider]

We have used many Lilin cameras in our projects and they are great.  Traffic doesn't seem to be an issue.  If you are going through a matrix then stream quality will be fine.  If you are going through Control4, then it's OK, more of a reference point.  I will tell you that the NVR control through the Lilin driver on Control4 is nice, full playback control.  You've got to kind of fumble around the first few times, but you get use to it.

[GT Slider]

Another follow up, if you want better than just a reference when viewing remotely through Control4, you can load the Lilin app for when they are away from home.

[NYG140]

Gotcha, so it seems like use the Control4 app for quick reference but LILIN offers a standalone app for full FPS?

[NYG140]

I'm not doing distributed video yet on this project, but I'm sure the HDMI output would be the best.

[GT Slider]

That's correct.  If you can get an HDMI balun to a main TV, it would be nice for the homeowner to be able to switch to the Cameras under 'Watch'. 

 

[NYG140]

Yea we're going in phases, starting with network, security, and distributed audio. Hopefully video is next!