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patric , they look like they have identical performance and features EXCEPT the number of channels and POE ports. I personally need more than 8 cameras, so 16 channels is important to me. This also means I need more than 8 POE ports, so I am getting a separate POE switch. That means the NV5216 is p...

Thanks for your reply jack7 - one followup on your suggestion. I see that the NV5216E has just 8 POE capacity. While 16 channels is plenty, I may have need for more than 8 POE cameras. Would I be better off getting the NV516 (no POE ports), and separately buying an unmanaged POE switch (like this: h...

I am looking to revamp my entire home security system. Today I have a hodgepodge of cameras and smart home tech that all seem to be switching to a subscription model and have limited features. I would like to get onto a more unified system for home cameras, and I think Amcrest is my ticket. The syst...