When comparing TUYA Platform vs Hikvision kit 2MP 4CH, the Slant community recommends TUYA Platform for most people. In the question“What are the best home security systems?” TUYA Platform is ranked 2nd while Hikvision kit 2MP 4CH is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose TUYA Platform is:
Lot's of choice and generally cheap, especially when ordered directly from China.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Cheap
Lot's of choice and generally cheap, especially when ordered directly from China.
Pro Affordable
Pro Quiet
The DVR does not have a fan.
Pro Good firmware
The DVR has the same firmware as the more professional Hivision DVR's.
Cons
Con WiFi
Although WiFi is usually a Pro, it can become a con if your house disturbs the WiFi signal or the distances are too great.
Con Motion detection
For camera's the Tuya app only offers simple motion detection and lacks advanced motion detection options like human detection, zones and tripwire.
Con Not for beginners
As the DVR firmware is of a professional level, it has many options which might make it unsuitable for beginners.
Con Coax cabling
Coax cabling might seem a bit old-fashioned in this time of IP camera's and UTP cabling.