Software solution for home monitoring

14 cameras is nothing that a mini-PC in the kitchen or a consumer NAS like Synology could handle. That would be four digits.

That’s why I wrote “plus variant,” that’s not a toy and can handle up to 40 cameras. The critical point with 14 cameras would be the costly licenses you have to acquire. In my office, I had three cameras with continuous recording while simultaneously running a file server, worked smoothly and reliably. Although I really wonder where you’d want to go with 14 cameras? 5-6 would already be intense … : the videos are saved on your own server and not in some cloud.

That's why I wrote "plus variant," that's then not a toy and supports up to 40 cameras. The crux with 14 cameras would be the costly licenses that need to be purchased.

In my office, I had three cameras with continuous recording while also running a file server, worked smoothly and reliably.

though I really wonder where you want to go with 14 cameras? 5-6 would already be intense …

: the videos are saved on the local server and not in some cloud.

Thanks for your feedback. The 14 cameras result from the building construction and elimination of blind spots. Are the licenses annual or one-time? Costs play a subordinate role in this principle. The main thing is that I implement it myself. THAT has nothing to do with ego. It's more about principles. I am starting my new 'single-family house' in about 18 months (it's going to be a bigger one) I just need the thrill of tension.

are the licenses annual or one-time?

One-time, about 50 euros per license. The larger the NAS, however, the more are already included.