Lorex Fusion Series 4K 16 Camera Capable (Wired or Fusion Wi-Fi) 4TB Wired NVR System with H12 Wired 4K IP Bullet Cameras (Amazon)

Setup was easier than I expected for a 16-camera system—the wired NVR auto-detected each H12 bullet cam within minutes, and the 4TB drive handled a full week of 4K footage before I even thought about archiving. The Fusion Wi-Fi option gives me room to add a couple of wireless cams later, which is a

The 4TB storage is a lifesaver—I’ve got eight cameras running nonstop and still have weeks of footage saved. Setup took an afternoon, but the wired connection feels rock-solid and the 4K picture is crisp even at night.

I was worried about the wiring since I’m not handy, but the PoE connections made running cables to four cameras a breeze, and the 4TB drive gave me over a week of footage before it started overwriting. The night vision on these H12 bullets is shockingly clear, too—I can read a license plate from thi